D is for Dult

When I visited the Auerdult -- or Dult for short -- last week, I immediately thought that it would be perfect for Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday. The Dult is an open air market which takes place on Munich's Mariahilfplatz (Mary Help Square) three times a year. I have written about it on several occasions. The Maidult (May Dult) is the first fair of the year -- just have a look at the fresh green of the trees.

Handmade soaps with amazing scents.

Some of the soaps are very colorful -- it's also a feast for the eyes.

Dried herbs and flowers.

A view of one of the lanes where antique books and commodities are offered.

I can't remember ever having seen anyone in real life with such vivid red hair -- especially in combination with a checkered jacket. Definitely a fashion statement.

Lovely scarfs.

The Mariahilfkirche (Mary Help Church) in the background.

The chairoplane.

The paintings on the chairoplane are beautiful.

Dodgems.

A small Ferris Wheel.

A kids' caroussel with a Route 66 highway truck.

On the left side there's a maypole.

Great tableware.

Let's go inside the Mariahilfkirche.

Looking toward the altar.

A little candle tree.

The Paulaner brewery paid for the first bell of a new carillon.

The details on the bell are amazing -- there's a row of playing kids on the top. It's a bit sad that nearly no one will see them once the bell hangs in the bell tower.

This beautiful heart hangs at the entrance of the church.

Looking over the Dult with its stands.

Cute garden gnomes.

A fantastic elephant plate.

Colorful beads.

More shiny beads and necklaces.

Baskets and bags.

I hope you enjoyed this stroll over the Dult fairground. If you want to see more, just check out my other Dult posts.

First Dult of the year

Those of you who have read my blog for some time may remember other posts about Munich's open-air market Auer Dult or Dult for short which takes place three times a year. You can find the previous posts here, here and here. Anyway, today was a lovely, sunny day -- perfect for visiting the Dult. First, I had to walk down a hill -- the play of light and shadow was great.


I found something interesting on the pavement. It looks like a paw print -- but I have no clue of which animal. Most likely it's man-made, as I saw several along the way. I tried to find out more, but haven't had much success so far. If I happen to hear something, I will be sure to share the information. Anyway, it's a bit of a mystery -- and I definitely like that!


At the Dult there are so many interesting things for sale like these homemade, colorful soaps which smelled heavenily.


The purses were a hoot! Be sure to click on the image for a bigger version of the photo. The crocodile purse is a riot.


There are booths to the left and right. Looking up you see the blue sky and the trees with their freshly green leaves.

There's a Ferris wheel at the Dult with a gorgeous organ.

This dwarf figurine is part of a kids' caroussel's decoration.

Some colorful stones which can float on water.

A beautiful bird.

The Mariahilf Church in the background.

I love the colorful flags.

A funny owl...

... and some cute duck coin banks.

I hope you enjoyed the stroll over the market with me.

2009 visit of the Dult

Those of you who have visited my blog for a longer time already know about the Auer Dult (or Dult for short). It's an open-air market which takes place in Munich three times a year. If you want, you can read my other blog posts about the Dult here and here. Anyway, here are a few new impressions of this famous market:

In the background you see the Mariahilf church.


Those colorful flags were just awesome.


A few digitally altered flags.


You can buy all sorts of wares at the Dult including toys...


... and beautiful glass balls...


... and cute critters like these guys.


A couple of rides promise a thrill...


... or you can buy something delicious to eat and drink.


Maybe you just want to enjoy the crisp air and colored leaves.