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The Trempelmarkt Nürnberg is one of the largest flea markets in Germany, along with the Münchner Flohmarkt auf der Theresienwiese. And since this mammoth event only takes place twice a year, it is not to be missed. The entire Nuremberg Old Town is transformed for the event, with more than 4,000 stallholders setting up shop on every street in the Old Town. Over 200,000 visitors come from far and wide, some are serious collectors who know that treasures can be found here, and many more are just interested in the curios and the atmosphere. To top it all off, a portion of the proceeds from this flea market are donated to charity, so the more you spend, the prouder you should be!
As well as being one of the largest flea markets in Germany, the Nuremberg flea market is probably the most eclectic. There is a wonderful mix of professional traders and regular private sellers, so it is easy to imagine how many thousands of random items there are to browse through. Fortunately, this flea market takes place over a weekend, not just one day, because that is how long it takes to work your way through the amazing stalls.
On Friday evening of the Trempelmarkt Nürnberg weekend, a very special show takes place. The stalls are open until midnight, lit by countless candles, creating an incredible atmosphere. It also makes all the goods look even more beautiful and tempting to buy! As always at huge flea markets, there is so much to choose from: vintage crockery, china, jewellery, silverware, vintage clothing, book collections, antiques, vintage furniture, vintage toys, old weapons, gramophones, teddy bears, and much, much more.
Bargaining is an accepted practice at the Trempelmarkt Nürnberg, so visitors should not be afraid to approach the sellers and ask for their "Schmerzgrenze" or "pain threshold" (their lowest price). German is the language of choice, but most vendors speak English, at least enough to negotiate prices. For anyone who loves a good flea market, the Nuremberg flea market should be at the top of your list.
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