One of our favorite things about our host city of Stuttgart is the weekly Flohmarkt (flea market) that offers a fun outing of Treasure Hunting in Germany. Each Saturday, rain or shine, 100+ vendors set up on a tree-lined central square (Karlsplatz). There’s a variety of junk, antiques, and somewhere-in-between. Some things are over a hundred years old. We look for one-of-a-kind treasures, and we both especially like anything with a moody or medieval look.
Sometimes we go early in the morning to see what’s new and to snap up great finds. Other times we’ll strategically arrive late-afternoon, when we might find bargains just before the vendors are packing up to leave. We have picked up some great bargains when the rain starts around 3:00 pm. One time we had to carry a whole box of vintage books home that we bought for only €10! (One guess as to who bought vintage books.)
Flea Market Finds
A fun game to play with friends is Flea Market Finds. A time limit and cost limit are set with the group, and then everyone separates around the square, scouting for “the best treasure.” When time is up, we go to brunch nearby and everyone reveals their treasure, and how much they paid for it. With some checking online for how much a similar item might go for on eBay, we see who won. There may also be bragging rights for the most unique item, even if it’s not the most precious.
We love Treasure Hunting any time, any where, and here in Germany, we’ve definitely found some unique items to fill our treasure chest. Oooooh, we should be on the lookout for a treasure chest!
Prost!
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