Markthalle Hannover

An indoor market opposite the Old Town Hall, nicknamed “Hanover's stomach,” with some 50 stalls serving everything from grilled fish to Syrian snacks.

An indoor market across from the Old Town Hall in the old city, locally nicknamed “Bauch von Hannover” (Hanover's stomach), with about 50 stalls and a busy lunch crowd. You can get grilled fish from Fisch-Müller, open-faced sandwiches and cinnamon rolls from the Danish stall ælling, Turkish pide and meatballs, Syrian mezze and falafel, and also pasta, sushi, and Asian noodle soups. Eat standing up or sit briefly at the counter; about €10–20 per person. Many prepared-food stalls are still closed in the morning, so afternoons are better. Walk out of Markthalle/Landtag subway station and you're there.

Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed Sunday; individual stall hours vary

Food halls · Budget-friendly · Popular with locals

Nearby sights

Places to eat nearby

More in Hanover