Oktobermarkt Montabaur

Three Market Areas

What distinguishes the Oktobermarkt from other city festivals in the region is its distribution across three market areas: the historic city center with Großem Markt and Wilhelmstraße, the Fashion Outlet with its brand boutiques, and the Kesselwiese. Thus, the market utilizes the entire urban spectrum from the medieval old town to the modern shopping landscape.

Wäller Street Food Meilchen

The culinary highlight of the market is the „Wäller Street Food Meilchen“ at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz. Here, regional vendors present typical Westerwald specialties in a modern street food format. Classics include Dippekooche (Westerwald potato pancakes), Wäller Wildgulasch (with game from local hunts), and roasted coffee from a local manufactory. This combination of regional tradition and contemporary presentation makes the Meilchen a true flagship for Westerwald cuisine.

Arts and Crafts and Regional Products

Other stalls offer arts and crafts, regional products, and autumnal specialties. The range extends from apple punch to honey and jam, as well as wood carvings and ceramics from the nearby Kannenbäckerland. The autumnal character shapes the selection of products.

Sunday Shopping

The shops in the city center take advantage of the market day for Sunday shopping. This synergy makes the Oktobermarkt a perfect day trip for many visitors: shopping, strolling, enjoying, all in one place. The Fashion Outlet is open on Sundays anyway, but supplements its offerings with special market promotions.

Montabaur — the Castle Town

Those visiting Montabaur for the first time should take time for a stroll through the historic city center. The striking yellow-and-white castle on the Schlossberg, the half-timbered houses and baroque squares, the central Großer Markt — everything is within walking distance and forms the ideal backdrop for a market day.