The Thursday Markets
Regional products are celebrated in a vibrant tribute to Vienna’s traditional farmers’ markets. Join us as we invite Vienna’s top artisan producers and growers to showcase their finest offerings at Donnersmarkt, held every last Thursday of the month. This unique marketplace celebrates the best of modern alpine cuisine, offering guests an unforgettable culinary journey.
Enjoy direct access to the freshest regional ingredients
Purchase directly from the farmers and indulge in a one-of-a-kind chef’s table dinner inspired by each Thursday’s featured products and philosophy. The long, inviting table at the heart of the restaurant embraces food sharing, creating a communal and vibrant dining experience in the pleasant, colorful atmosphere of Donnersmarkt.
Nestled at Parkring 14, Donnersmarkt restaurant pays tribute to the extraordinary history of the building with The Thursday Markets.
This grand building was once the residence of the Donnersmarck family, who were pioneers in the region’s agricultural trade, bringing fresh produce from their northern Slovakian estate to local farmers' markets traditionally held on a Thursday. Today, their legacy lives on through the new culinary experience of Thursday Markets, which not only honors this rich heritage but also is the transition of "Donnersmarkt", now with Head Chef Albrecht Seltmann at the helm.
Exclusive Launch of Our New Culinary Concept
- Thursday, 30th January 2025, from 6 PM onwards
- at Donnersmarkt Restaurant, Parkring 14, 1010 Vienna
Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Thursday Markets:
- Thursday, 27th February 2025
- Thursday, 27th March 2025
- Thursday, 24th April 2025
- Thursday, 29th May 2025
At each market, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and purchase directly from our esteemed suppliers. Here are a few of the farmers joining us soon:
- Brauschneider – Organic Craft Beer
- Jumi – Exceptional cheese maker
- Augora Fermente – Masters of fermentation, offering high-quality local products
You can also enjoy our regular sustainable and local suppliers, always present at Donnersmarkt and once again during the Thursday Markets:
- Öfferl Brot – A Viennese bread bakery that takes pride in its artisanal methods
- Hut & Stiel – A sustainable producer of gourmet mushrooms, elevating them from side dish to main course
- Nordbeans – Savor coffee crafted with care from this dedicated roastery that embodies fair trade principles
*Images below by Öfferl Brot
Meet Albrecht Seltmann, the new Head Chef at Donnersmarkt. Albrecht brings a modern twist to traditional Austrian cuisine with a strong focus on sustainable, plant-forward dishes. His passion for cooking began at an early age when he prepared family recipes like potato dumplings with his father. After a brief stint studying philosophy, Albrecht returned to the kitchen, gaining experience at Michelin-starred restaurants like Tian, where he developed a deep appreciation for sustainable, plant-based cuisine.
Albrecht’s vision for Donnersmarkt is clear: to create a modern take on Austrian Alpine-inspired cuisine, with a menu focused on vegetables, herbs, flowers, and locally sourced cheeses, all with a zero-waste ethos. His goal is to provide a genuinely sustainable dining experience that balances local culinary traditions with an innovative approach to cooking.
Did you know that the unused fresh bread from Öfferl Brot, which serves as the base for Donnersmarkt's iconic breakfasts, is repurposed to create a sustainable and zero-waste Nokolade? This innovative dessert, available on Donnersmarkt's dinner menu, tastes just like chocolate – but there’s none in it!
Traditional chocolate production often contributes to environmental issues like deforestation and biodiversity loss, while cocoa farmers are often paid unethically low wages. By choosing sustainable alternatives like Nokolade, you can enjoy a chocolate-like experience without these harmful impacts.
