Veitsmarkt Aichach

Veitsmarkt — a Bavarian Market with Tradition

The Veitsmarkt in Aichach is one of the traditional markets of Upper Bavaria. It is celebrated around St. Vitus' Day (June 15th) on the town square of this district capital of Upper Bavaria. Aichach is the seat of the Aichach-Friedberg district and part of the historic Wittelsbacher Land — the ancestral seat of the Wittelsbach dynasty is just a few kilometers away in Oberwittelsbach.

Character of the Market

• Over 100 Exhibitors: With over 100 vendors, the market attracts numerous visitors from the entire district and the nearby Munich hinterland.
• Aichach Town Square: The venue is Aichach's historic town square, one of Bavaria's most impressive market streets with its typically wide shape and bourgeois house facades.
• Sunday Shopping: In parallel with the market, the shops in the town center and in the Oberen and Unteren Vorstadt open from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• Assortment: Classic market mix — household goods, fashion, textiles, sweets, snacks, toys.

Federal State and Cultural Context

Bavaria, Upper Bavaria administrative region, Aichach-Friedberg district. Aichach is one of the oldest towns in the Wittelsbacher Land and lies in the transition zone between the Lechfeld and the Hallertau. The Veitsmarkt is part of a long market tradition and is one of the classic reference points in the municipal annual calendar.