10 Best Markets in Frankfurt
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The best markets in Frankfurt range from bustling indoor food halls and neighborhood farmers’ markets to flea markets and festive bazaars. Some revolve around regional food and everyday grocery shopping, while others turn into social meeting places at lunchtime or after work, with seasonal events adding yet more opportunities to shop throughout the year.
They’re scattered across central squares, shopping streets, and distinct neighborhoods, so visiting one can also be a good opportunity for sightseeing. Some run several days a week, others appear only on particular mornings or afternoons, and the city’s Christmas markets transform the center during the festive season. Here are some of Frankfurt’s best markets to add to your itinerary.
10 Best Markets in Frankfurt
- Kleinmarkthalle
- Konstablerwache Farmer Market (Bauernmarkt Konstablerwache)
- Frankfurt Christmas Market
- Bornheim Weekly Market (Bornheimer Wochenmarkt)
- Höchst Hall and Market
- Sachsenhausen Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Sachsenhausen)
- Kaisermarkt Wochenmarkt - Jeden Donnerstag
- Friedberger Platz Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt am Friedberger Platz)
- Schiller Street Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Schillerstraße)
- Lindley Street Flea Market (Flohmarkt Lindleystraße)
1. Kleinmarkthalle
Hessian classics with a global twist
Good for: Food, Shoppers
Kleinmarkthalle packs more than 60 food traders beneath one roof in central Frankfurt, mixing Hessian favorites with flavors from around the world. Try Grüne Soße, the city’s seven-herb green sauce, or tangy Handkäs’ mit Musik. Follow with a hot Frankfurter sausage, or branch out with freshly made pasta, Spanish tapas, ramen, or hummus and pita.
Save room in your bag, too. Pick up freshly roasted coffee, handmade chocolates, truffles, spices, artisan cheeses, or breads to take home. On Saturdays, the Schlemmergarten adds an open-air food market on the forecourt, so be sure to graze on their assortment too before you leave.
Location: Hasengasse 5-7, 60311 Frankfurt am Main-Innenstadt I, Germany
Open: Monday–Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm (closed on Sundays)
Phone: +49 (0)69 21233696
Kleinmarkthalle
2. Bauernmarkt Konstablerwache
A showcase for Frankfurt’s regional producers
Good for: Families, Food, Shoppers
Bauernmarkt Konstablerwache brings more than 50 regional producers to the “Konsti,” right beside Frankfurt’s Zeil shopping street. Farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, beekeepers, and fish farmers sell what they produce themselves, with seasonal and organic options throughout the market. Try freshly cooked mushroom dishes or organic bratwurst, then browse regional cheeses, breads, honey, and flowers.
Look out for the orchard stalls, where you can discover old and lesser-known apple varieties grown around the region, alongside pears and homemade preserves. Pick up some of their edible souvenirs, especially if you want something distinctly regional.
Location: Konstablerwache, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Open: Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm (closed Sunday–Wednesday, Fridays)
Bauernmarkt Konstablerwache
3. Frankfurt Christmas Market
Centuries of Christmas tradition
Good for: Food, History, Shoppers
Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of Germany’s oldest, with roots stretching back to 1393. More than 230 decorated stalls wind through the city center, while a towering Christmas tree lights up Römerberg against its half-timbered houses. Try Bethmännchen, small marzipan pastries decorated with almonds, and browse the Artists’ Christmas Market at Paulsplatz for original prints and photography, handmade jewelry, ceramics, and sculptures by regional artists.
On selected evenings, brass musicians play Christmas music from the gallery of St Nicholas Church, overlooking Römerberg and the market below. For a particularly Frankfurt souvenir, seek out Quetschemännchen, quirky little figures handmade from dried plums and nuts and traditionally given as tokens of affection.
Location: Braubachstraße 27-41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Open: November–December: Monday–Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm
Frankfurt Christmas Market
4. Bornheim Weekly Market (Bornheimer Wochenmarkt)
Fresh finds on Frankfurt’s longest shopping street
Good for: Food, History, Shoppers
Bornheim Weekly Market fills Berger Straße around Bornheim’s landmark clock tower, which has kept watch over the neighborhood since 1873. Browse stalls of seasonal produce, cheese, spices, and teas, then pick up something hot to eat. Pick up a bratwurst and freshly made crêpes to eat on the bench wrapped around the tower’s base.
Afterward, follow Berger Straße, browsing secondhand fashion, vinyl records, jewelry, homewares, and specialty food shops as you go. Continue toward Bethmannpark for its remarkable Chinese Garden, hidden behind high walls and landscaped with curved-roof pavilions, a jade-green pond, bridges, and a waterfall.
Location: Berger Str., 60385 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Open: Wednesday from 8 am to 6.30 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm (closed Sunday–Tuesday, Thursday–Friday)
Bornheim Weekly Market (Bornheimer Wochenmarkt)
5. Höchst Hall and Market
A pick-and-mix breakfast in Höchst
Good for: Food, Shoppers
Höchst Weekly Market spreads around its covered market hall, with around 50 stalls making it Frankfurt’s second-largest weekly market. Outside, colorful displays of fruit, vegetables, and flowers fill the square; while inside the focus shifts to specialist delicatessen counters and foods ready to sample.
One of the best ways to experience the market is to build your own breakfast from different vendors. Pair fresh bread with regional cheese, charcuterie, or homemade preserves, then take your selection to the Markt-Café and add a freshly brewed coffee. For something to take home, check out the specialist delicatessen counter that carries pâtés, house-made cream cheese, and international cheeses.
Location: Melchiorstraße 24a, 65929 Frankfurt am Main West, Germany
Open: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7 am to 1 pm (closed Sunday–Monday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)
Phone: +49 (0)69 21245548
Höchst Hall and Market
6. Sachsenhausen Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Sachsenhausen)
Italian flavors by the Südbahnhof
Good for: Food, History, Shoppers
Sachsenhausen Weekly Market sets up on Diesterwegplatz outside Frankfurt Südbahnhof, with just over a dozen stalls serving shoppers and commuters. Fresh produce forms the backbone of the market, but it’s also handy for breakfast on the move, with filled rolls available alongside ingredients to take home for dinner.
Tuesday is the day for Italian specialties. Handmade pasta is cooked to order with a choice of sauces, while golden arancini come filled with options such as rich ragù or spinach and ricotta. Afterward, why not visit Sachsenhausen’s Museumsufer, where the Städel’s 700 years of art sit alongside museums devoted to film, sculpture, architecture, and more?
Location: Diesterwegpl., 60594 Frankfurt-Süd, Germany
Open: Tuesday and Friday from 8 am to 6 pm (closed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday–Sunday
Sachsenhausen Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Sachsenhausen)
7. Kaisermarkt
Wild flavors on a grand boulevard
Good for: Food, History, Shoppers
Kaisermarkt brings a compact collection of food stalls to Kaiserstraße, a short walk from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. It’s particularly good for a substantial lunch: try wild boar bratwurst, horse sausage, crispy fried potatoes, or a slice of savory onion cake. You can also pick up fresh fish and lamb, browse Mediterranean delicacies, or take home freshly baked bread and regional cheeses.
Afterward, take a closer look at Kaiserstraße itself, one of Germany’s surviving grand boulevards lined with ornate 19th-century buildings. Venture into the surrounding Bahnhofsviertel and you’ll find an unusually diverse mix of international food businesses alongside galleries, artists’ studios, exhibition spaces, and public art.
Location: Kaiserstraße 81, 60329 Frankfurt am Main-Innenstadt I, Germany
Open: Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm (closed Friday–Wednesday)
Kaisermarkt
8. Friedberger Platz Weekly Market
Frankfurt’s Friday night social and dining hub
Good for: Food, Nightlife, Shoppers
Friedberger Platz Weekly Market, known locally as “Friedi,” starts Friday as a neighborhood food market in Frankfurt’s Nordend. Pick up Italian pasta, snacks, baked goods, and ingredients for a picnic, then find a spot on the green. The playground makes the square a great spot for families, too.
By late afternoon, especially in summer, Friedi turns into one of Frankfurt’s biggest informal after-work gatherings. Friends and colleagues spread across the grass, sharing food as music plays around the square. When the market winds down, continue your evening around Nordend, where nearby streets are packed with cafes, bars, and other places open into the night.
Location: Friedberger Pl., 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Open: Friday from 10 am to 8 pm (closed Saturday–Thursday)
Friedberger Platz Weekly Market
9. Schiller Street Weekly Market (Schillermarkt)
Rubbing shoulders with the finance district
Good for: Couples, Food, Shoppers
Schillermarkt brings more than 40 stalls to Schillerstraße every Friday, right beside the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Many traders sell what they produce themselves, so look beyond the fruit and vegetables for creamy goat and sheep cheeses, honey and homemade preserves, or bratwurst from regional butchers.
After browsing the stalls, keep shopping along Schillerstraße for smaller fashion, shoe, and accessories stores, or head to nearby Zeil for major brands. Designer fashion and jewelry await on Goethestraße. When your bags are full, finish at the grand Alte Oper, Frankfurt’s grand former opera house, stopping to see the medieval Eschenheimer Turm along the way.
Location: Schillerstraße 2, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Open: Friday from 8 am to 6 pm (closed Saturday–Thursday)
Schiller Street Weekly Market (Schillermarkt)
10. Lindley Street Flea Market (Flohmarkt Lindleystraße)
Vintage wares with a dockside backdrop
Good for: Couples, Families, Shoppers
Lindleystraße Flea Market turns Frankfurt’s Osthafen into a sprawling hunt for secondhand gems. Browse stacks of old books and vinyl, try on vintage clothes, or uncover anything from retro toys and porcelain to paintings, musical instruments, furniture, and wonderfully odd pieces of home decor. Private sellers set up alongside professional antique and furniture traders, adding some higher-quality pieces for serious collectors.
The municipal flea market alternates with Schaumainkai, where the same treasure hunt moves to the Museumsufer beside the Main. For a deeper look at Lindleystraße’s unusual setting, join an Osthafen walking tour to explore its working docks, historic industrial architecture, and the striking Großmarkthalle incorporated into the European Central Bank complex.
Location: Lindleystraße 8, 60314 Frankfurt am Main-Bornheim/Ostend, Germany
Open: Selected Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm
Lindley Street Flea Market (Flohmarkt Lindleystraße)
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