Box fight at Viktualienmarkt: Police arrest brawlers!

Box fight at Viktualienmarkt: Police arrest brawlers!

In the early morning of June 1st, 2025, two women who are not exactly the best of friends met at the popular Viktualienmarkt in Munich - Elfi Pollinger and Moni Riemerschmidt. What started as a chance encounter quickly turned into a heated argument. This eventually escalated into a real box fight that pushed even uninvolved passers-by to their limits. A passer-by who happened to be walking by sustained a head injury in this altercation, which prompted rapid intervention by the police, who immediately took the two arguing ladies to the station. That's what she reports ARD media library.

The context of the dispute lies in a special quirk: Moni, Xaver Bartl's ex-girlfriend, reappeared and immediately caused confusion in the market. Elfi, who also had her eye on Xaver, was not happy about this return, which only fueled the tense situation. It happened as it had to happen - words quickly devolved into actions as the two women provocatively attached themselves to each other. This was seen in the episode entitled "The Search for Nothing", which is part of the third season of the popular series TV24 reported.

Viktualienmarkt as a danger zone

But it's not just the dispute between Elfi and Moni that's causing a stir at the Viktualienmarkt. The situation there is becoming increasingly chaotic, especially for pedestrians who have to maneuver between delivery trucks and cyclists. The fruit and vegetable dealer Michael Pongratz describes the situation as alarming. “It’s dangerous,” was the unanimous sentiment among residents and market visitors. Anne Hübner, chairwoman of the SPD/Volt parliamentary group, is calling for increased measures to improve safety, including the introduction of new zebra crossings on Sparkassenstrasse and speed reduction signs on Metzgerzeile, which should be a place of refuge for pedestrians. She knows about this Evening newspaper to report.

So far, the KVR has issued over 1,160 warnings for illegally driving in the pedestrian zone. Motorized road users in cars and e-scooters are also always a problem - they don't belong here. Suggestions for improving the traffic situation are viewed differently, with Sabine Kroiß from the game butcher shop bringing up speed bumps to reduce speed. The Greens are also positive about a change in thinking, but they cannot lose sight of the problem with the numerous road users.

Conclusion and outlook

The confrontations between Elfi and Moni as well as the difficult traffic and security situation at the Viktualienmarkt shed a worrying light on the attractiveness of the market, which is actually known for its diversity and charm. Whether through structural changes or a stronger police presence, it remains to be seen what measures the city council will ultimately implement to increase safety for market visitors. Meanwhile, Elfi and Moni will probably continue to fight for Xaver's favor while the market itself fights for its security.