Our Favourite
There are certain rituals that define a Berlin Sunday. Many Berliners linger over late breakfast at one of the city’s abundant brunch buffets, stretching out their bowl of Milchkaffee as conversations meander well into the afternoon. Another quintessential weekend tradition is the flea market, or Flohmarkt, a cultural institution that is at the heart of a Berlin weekend.
You’ll find markets scattered across the city, with stalls displaying everything from meticulously curated vintage clothing and rare vinyl records to mid-century furniture, second-hand bikes, handcrafted jewelry and all manner of curiosities that might be either treasure or trinket, depending on taste. Here are some of our favourites that you’re going to want to check out the next time you are in Berlin.
FLOHMARKT AM MAUERPARK
Probably the most famous flea market in Berlin is located right where the Berlin Wall once stood. What began as a modest collection of stalls has become something of a Sunday institution that draws visitors from all across the city and beyond. The market attracts plenty of local artists and craftspeople who come to Mauerpark to sell their creations, including handcrafted jewelry, sustainable fashion and unique (and often vintage) homeware.
The food section has also become something of an attraction, with everything from Turkish gözleme to Vietnamese summer rolls that reflect the culinary tastes of the city. Just across the park, you can join the party for the legendary Bearpit Karaoke sessions, where brave souls perform in the stone amphitheater before a supportive (and sometimes massive) crowd of strangers.
Distance from The Circus: A 20-minute walk
Open: Every Sunday
ARKONAPLATZ
The closest flea market to The Circus, Arkonaplatz is just a short stroll up the hill. This small but impeccably curated market specializes in mid-century furniture, vintage lighting and other design objects – often with a distinctly East German flavour. History enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive book stalls and vendors selling carefully preserved photographs, maps and postcards that tell the story of Berlin’s complex past.
The square itself serves as the heart of a charming Kiez (neighbourhood), surrounded by excellent cafés and restaurants. Arkonaplatz offers a more relaxed, less crowded alternative to Mauerpark, but close enough that you can combine a trip to one with the other.
Distance from The Circus: A 10-minute walk.
Open: Every Sunday
BOXHAGENER PLATZ
You’ll find this vibrant market in the heart of Friedrichshain, a district that continues to embody Berlin’s creative, slightly anarchic spirit. Known affectionately as „Boxi“ to locals, this Sunday market attracts a younger crowd and perfectly captures Friedrichshain’s energy as a neighbourhood known for being eclectic, unpretentious and distinctly local.
Street musicians create an impromptu soundtrack as you browse and the surrounding streets offer some of Berlin’s most atmospheric cafés and restaurants. On Saturdays, the same location hosts a popular farmers‘ market where you can sample regional specialties and organic produce. Make time to explore the wider neighbourhood, with its independent boutiques, street art and the nearby East Side Gallery on the longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall.
Distance from The Circus: 30 minutes on public transport. U8 to Alexanderplatz and then U5 to Samariterstraße.
Open: Every Sunday
DER ORIGINAL BERLINER TRÖDELMARKT
This is a classic Berlin flea market that many visitors to the city stumble across as it is located right in the city centre on Museum Island. Established in 1973, it claims the title of Berlin’s oldest continuous flea market and has a focus on antiques, collectibles and vintage curiosities. The market’s speciality is undoubtedly its extensive collection of antique books, prints, and maps – a bibliophile’s paradise where you might discover everything from vintage photography books to GDR-era posters.
Its location is great for combining a browse through the stalls with a visit to a museum, the TV Tower or the Brandenburg Gate. If the weather is fine, you can relax by the river or take a trip on the water with one of the boat tours that leave from the other side of the bridge at one end of the market.
Distance from The Circus: A 20-minute walk.
Open: Every Saturday & Sunday
NOWKOELLN FLOWMARKT
A trip down to the Maybachufer alongside the canal in Neukölln is always worth it. This monthly market has become a highlight, blending the creative energy of local designers with community-based trading. The canal setting provides a picturesque backdrop as vendors line both sides of the waterway, selling everything from handcrafted jewelry and upcycled clothing to small-batch ceramics and prints.
What distinguishes Nowkoelln from other markets is its strong emphasis on sustainability and maker culture as many stallholders are selling their own creations rather than second-hand goods. The area’s Turkish and Arabic influences are evident in the food offerings… and if you miss the monthly market, the famous Turkish food market takes place at the same location every Tuesday and Friday.
Distance from The Circus: 20 minutes on public transport. U8 to Schönleinstraße.
Open: Every second Sunday of the month (check their website)
RAW FLOHMARKT
Housed within the industrial landscape of the RAW-Gelände, a repurposed railway repair yard in Friedrichshain, this place perfectly captures the city’s talent for transforming abandoned spaces into something new and creative. The market winds through the complex’s graffiti-covered buildings and courtyards, creating an urban treasure hunt unlike any other shopping experience in the city.
You’ll find a range of stalls, including vintage clothing dealers specialising in 90s streetwear, vinyl enthusiasts selling rare electronic music and artists offering affordable prints and photographs. What makes RAW particularly special is how seamlessly the market integrates with everything else going on there, so you can combine your Sunday shopping with a beer or a spot of bouldering.
Distance from The Circus: 30 minutes on public transport. Take the U8 to Alexanderplatz and then the S-Bahn to Warschauer Straße.
Open: Sundays
FLEA MARKET AT FEHRBELLINER PLATZ
Perhaps Berlin’s most underrated flea market, this classy (if sometimes quirky) spot in Wilmersdorf offers a glimpse into a different side of the city. Set around a classic Berliner square with an impressive fountain at its centre, the market attracts an interesting crowd of collectors and design enthusiasts. You’ll find carefully selected antiques, vintage fashion from the 1920s-1960s and mid-century furniture from renowned German and Scandinavian designers.
What makes Fehrbelliner Platz particularly special is the expertise of its stallholders, many of whom are professional dealers with deep knowledge of their specialties, whether it’s Art Deco jewelry, vintage cameras or the quirks of modernist lighting solutions. The surrounding neighborhood of Wilmersdorf, with its wide boulevards, traditional bakeries and elegant cafés, has a really different feel to the area around The Circus, and a reminder that ours really is a city of little villages.
Distance from The Circus: 35 minutes via U8 to Kurfürstendamm, then U1 to Fehrbelliner Platz.
Open: Every Saturday, 10am-4pm
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