Discover Hacuka Community Market in Szombathely: thrift fashion, kids’ wear, books, toys, jewelry, and decor. Shop sustainable, cut textile waste, and find unique gems on December 14, 2025.
when: 2025.12.14., Sunday
where: 9700 Szombathely, Hunyadi út 5-7.
The Hacuka Community Market takes over the Szombathely Market Hall (Vásárcsarnok) small hall (Hunyadi Street [Hunyadi út] 5–7) on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 7:30 to 11:30. It runs nine times a year, skipping January, July, and August, and turns closet clean-outs into treasure hunts: quality women’s and men’s clothing, kids’ wear, toys, books, jewelry, accessories, home decor, and other handy finds. Dozens of vendors bring the best fits, extras, reads, and decor—perfect for refreshing your wardrobe, snagging gems, or just soaking up the market buzz.
Why go
Give stylish pieces a second life and cut textile waste and overproduction. Every reused item means less manufacturing, less water use, and a smaller footprint. Slow fashion meets fast action for the environment—join the shift toward a greener future while scoring great looks.
Plan your visit
Date: December 14, 2025. Location: Market Hall (Vásárcsarnok), small hall on the Hunyadi Street (Hunyadi út) side, Szombathely, 9700. Time: 7:30–11:30. Details, contacts, accommodation, and food-and-drink info are available via the listed phone and info links. Don’t miss it!
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with kids’ wear, toys, and books, so browsing with children is easy
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Easy, low-cost way to score unique clothes and accessories while supporting reuse and sustainability
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No deep knowledge needed—thrift markets are familiar to U.S. shoppers, so the concept is instantly understandable
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Szombathely is a pleasant, safe regional city with a relaxed pace, less tourist crush than Budapest
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Hungarian not strictly required—prices are visible and basic bargaining can be done with gestures or simple English
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Central market-hall location is straightforward to reach by local bus, taxi, or car; parking is typically manageable on Sunday mornings
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Compared with U.S. flea/thrift events, curation skews higher-quality clothing and European styles at lower prices
- Szombathely isn’t widely known to U.S. visitors, so you’ll need to plan travel beyond the usual Budapest circuit
Cons
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Early morning window (7:30–11:30) is short; late risers could miss the best finds
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English signage and seller fluency can be limited; complex questions about sizing or materials may be tricky
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Smaller scale than big-city vintage fairs elsewhere in Europe or U.S.; selection depends on the day and vendors
