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Two Contrasting Flea Markets Set for May 31 in North Rhine‑Westphalia

Capacity limits, indoor venues and recurring dates aim to balance niche subculture shopping with tourist-focused antiques trade.

Overview

  • Both markets are confirmed for Sunday, May 31: a Gothic indoor flea market at Oberhausen’s Kulttempel and the Altstadtflohmarkt at Aachen’s Katschhof.
  • The Oberhausen Gothic market runs 12:00–18:00 with free entry, strict limits on the number of visitors and stalls selling clothing, jewelry, records and films.
  • Aachen’s open-air Altstadtflohmarkt runs 11:00–18:00 with free, barrier-free access, no tents allowed and stalls offering only flea and antique goods.
  • Melan macht Märkte Veranstaltungs GmbH organizes the Aachen market and attracts exhibitors from across the Euregio Maas‑Rhein; the company runs roughly 1,500 markets a year.
  • Oberhausen’s organizers have announced additional Gothic market dates for September 19 and November 15, 2026, reflecting a planned recurring schedule and crowd‑management approach.