A grandfather is carrying his granddaughter in his arms at the Auer Dult in Munich.

Auer Dult

Simply cult

Three times a year for nine days of shopping, searching, watching, shopping and amusing. Maidult, Jakobidult and Kirchweihdult are cult in Munich. All information and dates also for Dult tours can be found here.

Auer Dult at a glance:

- Dates
- History of the Auer Dult
- What is there to discover?
- Food & drink
- Guided tours of the Auer Dult
- The address
- Frequently asked questions

 

When is the next Auer Dult?

Here you will find an overview of the dates in spring, summer and autumn.

 

Dates in 2024:

Maidult: 27.04. until 05.05.2024
Jakobidult: 27.07. until 04.08.2024
Kirchweihdult: 19.10. until 27.10.2024

 

History of Auer Dult

The typical Munich market with folk festival fun has a long tradition. 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, 290 market merchants and showmen offer their goods and folk festival attractions on 22,000 square metres of floor space.

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Rides, ceramics and braces

The Auer Dult is just as popular with Munich residents as it is with visitors. Children and young visitors especially enjoy the fairground with lots of rides: bumper cars, carousel or swingboat – something for every taste.

In the meantime, parents can rummage through antiques, crockery and all kinds of bits and bobs in the 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.

 

Roasted sausages and roasted almonds

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? For a nightcap, the Dultcafé also serves delicious cocktails.

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Guided tours of the Auer Dult

The Auer Dult has been at home in the Au district since the end of the 18th century. On the two-hour guided tour “Au and Auer Dult“ (only in German language), you and your guide will stroll between the stalls, get to know the special goods and their traders over a chat and also discover special corners of the Au district, such as the little idyll on the Auer Mühlbach in Mondstrasse or the lovingly restored day labourers' cottages.

 

Where is the Auer Dult in Munich?

The Auer Dult takes place on the Mariahilfplatz (square) in the district of Au.

Auer Dult Munich: Address

Auer Dult on Mariahilfplatz, 81541 Munich

 

Frequently asked questions about Auer Dult

 

The Auer Dult takes place three times a year on Mariahilfplatz in the Au. In spring the Maidult, in summer the Jakobidult and in autumn the Kirchweihdult.

Sales start at 10 am. The fairground rides open at 10.30 a.m.

 

 

 

The Jakobidult takes place in summer (end of July/beginning of August).

The name "tult" or "Dult" originally meant church festival. During this festival, stalls with goods were set up around a church in honour of a saint. In the course of time, the meaning changed and stood for "fairground".

The Auer Dult on Mariahilfplatz has been held three times a year for over 100 years: But the origins of the Dult go back much further to the Middle Ages. The first Dult, the Jakobidult, was held in 1310 on the Anger, today's Sankt-Jakobs-Platz.

 

 

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