Generational Change at the Seligenstadt Weekly Market
Seligenstadtās weekly markets are set for a change as two long-serving traders step down at the end of the year. Gabriele Baier and Giuseppe Pecere, who have run their Wednesday stall for nearly three decades, will retire. Their departure marks the end of an era for the popular market, known for its steady crowds and local appeal.
Baier and Pecere have been a familiar sight at the Wednesday market since the mid-1990s. Their stall, offering fresh fruit and vegetables, became a mainstay for shoppers over the years. First City Councilor Oliver Steidl acknowledged their dedication, thanking the couple for their loyalty and reliability.
From January, the Wednesday slot will be taken over by a vegetable vendor who currently trades on Saturdays. This move ensures that fresh produce remains available midweek. The Wednesday market, though smaller with seven stalls, still provides flowers, cheese, and specialty foods alongside the new vendorās offerings. The Saturday market, with 17 stalls, continues to offer a wider variety of goods. Shoppers can find meat, sausages, fruit, vegetables, flowers, honey, cheese, and regional specialties. Parking is available at the 'Altstadt' or 'Kloster' decks for a daily fee of two euros. Taking over the Wednesday stall will be Ulrike and Michael Hƶlz. The coupleās arrival follows the retirement of Baier and Pecere, maintaining the marketās tradition of family-run businesses.
The transition ensures that Seligenstadtās Wednesday market will keep running smoothly. Visitors can still expect fresh produce and a familiar shopping experience. The change also reflects the marketās ability to adapt while keeping its local charm intact.
