Three times a year for nine days of shopping, searching, watching and amusing. Maidult, Jakobidult and Kirchweihdult are cult in Munich. All information and dates also for Dult tours can be found here.
- Dates
- History of the Auer Dult
- What is there to discover?
- Food & drink
- Guided tours of the Auer Dult
- The address
- Frequently asked questions
Here you will find an overview of the dates in spring, summer and autumn.
Maidult: April 25 to 3 May 3, 2026
Jakobidult: July 25 to August 2, 2026
Kirchweihdult: October 17 to 25, 2026
This traditional Munich market has a long history. In 1796, Elector Karl Theodor gave the suburb of Au the right to hold a fair twice a year. Since then there have been the Auer Dulten. The oldest of the three Dulten, the Jakobidult, was mentioned in 1310 in the town's charter book and came to Mariahilfplatz in 1905.
Originally the name meant “tult“ or “Dult“ church festival. In the course of time the word changed its meaning and stood for “fairground“. Today, 250 market merchants and showmen offer their goods and folk festival attractions on 22,000 square metres of floor space.
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The Auer Dult is just as popular with Munich residents as it is with visitors. Children and young visitors especially enjoy the fairground section with lots of rides: bumper cars, carousel or swingboat – something for every taste.
In the meantime, parents can browse through antiques, tableware, and all sorts of knickknacks as if in an “open-air department store”. Especially the rich selection of porcelain will make your heart beat faster: You are spoilt for choice in one of Europe's largest tableware markets with porcelain from the major manufacturers.
If you are looking for more entertainment, visit the Neuheitengasse. Here, the latest kitchen wonders, which you have certainly always missed in your household, are advertised: from polish to cleaning agents to all kinds of cutting devices.
After the shopping tour, it's time for a little break. Just follow the smell of roasted sausages and chicken into the beer garden. It's great to sit under the shady chestnut trees. Afterwards, there's bound to be some room for dessert. How about a bag of roasted almonds, candy floss, an ice cream or chocolate fruits?
On the two-hour guided Experience tour, you’ll learn about the history and stories behind this traditional Munich market, stroll among the stalls with your guide, get to know the unique goods and their vendors over a chat, and marvel at the eloquence of the salespeople in Neuheitengasse as they tout window cleaners, multi-purpose planers, or bamboo cleaning cloths. Since food and drink are what keep body and soul together at the Dult, you’ll sample a few Dult delicacies during the tour. A ride on the 1925 Ferris wheel after the tour offers the best bird’s-eye view of the colorful hustle and bustle. You can find information about the Experience tour Auer Dult for groups here.
The Auer Dult takes place on the Mariahilfplatz (square) in the district of Au.
Auer Dult on Mariahilfplatz, 81541 Munich
