Coat of Arms
Marktl's coat of arms was lent to handing by Duke Ludwig on May 12, 1447. The boat operator hook is a symbol of navigation, which was once so important in the region. The caper measure is a symbol of grain trading and shipping. The Bavarian lozenges refer to the affiliation of the place with the Bavarian duchy.
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