What "organic" means in Europe
EU Organic certification (the green leaf logo) is rigorously enforced — far stronger than US "organic" labeling. Each country also has national stricter labels (Bio in Germany, AB in France, ICEA in Italy). Markets below sell genuine certified produce, not just "natural-sounding."
Munich
Munich Viktualienmarkt — daily 7am–8pm except Sundays. Organic stalls clearly labeled (Bio). Strong cheese, sausage, vegetable selections. Beer garden on premises. Altstadt base.
Paris
Paris Marché Raspail (Sundays organic-only, since 1989), Marché Bastille (Thursdays + Sundays, mixed but strong organic), Marché des Enfants Rouges (Marais, daily oldest covered market in Paris). French organic-AB labels strict.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen Torvehallerne — curated indoor food hall (covered earlier). Plus Frederiksberg Have Sunday farmers market. Denmark's organic market share among Europe's highest (12% of total food sales).
Vienna
Vienna Naschmarkt (daily, mixed scale), Karmelitermarkt (Saturday morning organic-leaning). Bauernmarkt at Freyung Wednesdays + Saturdays — direct from Austrian farmers, organic-heavy.
Berlin
Berlin Markthalle Neun (Thursdays "Street Food" but Saturday/Friday organic produce), Wochenmarkt am Boxhagener Platz (Saturday organic). Berlin's biotrend strong, prices mid-range.
Strategy
Most farmers markets weekly Saturday mornings. Get there 8–10am for selection; bargains at 1pm closing. Bring cash + cloth bag. Food halls for the all-day-eating companion.