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Markets1 min readUpdated May 17, 2026

Where to shop

Cheapest groceries

  • Hofer (Aldi) — Aigen, Lehen, Itzling stores
  • Lidl — Itzling, Maxglan
  • Penny — Salzburg-Süd, Schallmoos
  • MPreis — Tirol chain, multiple stores

Wider selection

  • Billa / Billa Plus / Spar / Eurospar — €0.30–€0.60 dearer per item
  • DM + BIPA — drugstore basics
  • Müller — drugstore + electronics
  • Gourmet at the Hauptbahnhof — Sundays open

Markets

  • Schrannenmarkt (Mirabellplatz) — Thursdays 5:00–13:00, the largest fresh-produce market in town
  • Grünmarkt (Universitätsplatz, Altstadt) — Mon–Sat, organic + flowers + bakery
  • Wochenmarkt Lehen — Saturdays, working-class neighbourhood prices

Halal / Asian / Turkish

  • Bosporus Markt (Lehen) — Turkish import staples + halal butcher
  • Asia Markt (Riedenburg) — soy sauce, kimchi, instant noodles
  • Akra chain — Lehen + Maxglan, halal butcher

Frequently asked

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  • When is the Schrannenmarkt?

    Every Thursday, 5:00–13:00 at Mirabellplatz. 200+ farmer stalls. Best fresh-produce deal in the province.

  • Sundays?

    Same as Vienna: stores closed. Gourmet at the Hauptbahnhof and Spar at the airport are exceptions.