Berlin’s Best Flea Markets (to Buy Pretty Much Anything!)

No weekend in Berlin is complete without hunting for treasures at the local flea market! There are flea markets all over the city, but here are my top recommendations. 

Flea markets are a huge part of Berlin’s culture. Most of the larger markets operate year-round, rain or shine, and they sell everything from second-hand clothing to porcelain to art prints to jewelry. And sometimes you strike out and just find a bunch of junk. 

There are so many flea markets in Berlin to choose from that it can be tricky figuring out which are worth visiting. The flea markets I’m sharing in this post are just some of the many that locals frequent. 

Some Berliners are partial to their local flea market, while others prefer to cast a wide net and explore beyond their neighborhood. My suggestion? Visit a few different flea markets; they’re each unique in their own way, and you never know where you’ll find those hidden gems!  

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Map of Berlin’s Best Flea Markets 

The Original Berlin Trödelmarkt (Oldest in Berlin)

Location & Hours: S-Bahn Tiergarten, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm

The antique market on 17. Juni Straße is the oldest and largest in Berlin. Expect to see lots of porcelain tableware, silver candlesticks, antique wood furniture, books, and clothing. I’ve also seen entire tables laden with vintage film cameras and costume jewelry. 

Since this is a fairly prestigious antique market with primarily professional sellers, the prices can be steep. Enter with cash in hand and steel yourself for a solid bout of haggling. 

The flea market is right by Tiergarten Park, so you can make an event of your visit and stroll around the park afterwards if the weather is nice.

Boxhagener Platz (Local Favorite) 

Location & Hours: Boxhagener Platz, Sundays from 10am to 6pm

Located in Friedrichshain, the flea market at Boxhagener Platz is a more affordable, hipper flea market. 

Expect a more eclectic assortment of goods, from books (both new and antique) to vinyl records to vintage clothing. There are also a number of handmade jewelry and art stalls scattered around the square, which make this flea market stand out from the crowd.

You can definitely do some good haggling at this flea market, and the goods for sale are on the “normal” to “nice” end of the spectrum, with some junkier stalls thrown in for good measure.

Boxhagener Platz is lined with cute cafes and restaurants, including lots of vegan and vegetarian places. I like visiting the flea market at Boxhagener Platz in the morning and meeting friends for lunch in the area afterwards. It’s such a relaxing way to spend a Sunday in Berlin!

Antique Market at Ostbahnhof (Perfect for Collectors) 

Location & Hours: Ostbahnhof train station, Sundays from 9am to 5pm 

The name of this flea market says it all. Here you’ll find a variety of antiques and collectibles — mostly stamps, small art prints, old banknotes, and coins. A few of the 120(ish) stalls have furniture for sale as well, but it’s mostly smaller, portable items like chairs, stools, and lamps. 

There are lots of little trinkets on display, and it’s fun to rifle through the bins of postcards from years gone by. There’s not much to do in the immediate area, but since the antique market is right next to the Ostbahnhof station it’s easy to hop onto the S-Bahn and continue your explorations from there.

If you’re looking for a unique Berlin souvenir, I suggest visiting the flea market at Ostbahnhof and buying some old Deutsche Mark banknotes. This was Germany’s currency from 1948 to 2001!

Bode Museum Antiques & Book Market (Best for Bookworms)

Location & Hours: Across from the Bode Museum, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 5pm

This smaller flea market near the Bode Museum on Museum Island has stall after stall chock-full of books, both in German and other languages. Many of the books are antiques, but you can find some newer titles as well — you just have to be willing to do some digging as the books are often sorted by price rather than author or title.

There are also many stalls selling vinyl records at this flea market, and plenty of other antiques are for sale. But the wide variety of books is what draws me to this flea market. There are few things in life as relaxing as rifling through piles of books to find the gems!

After visiting the Bode Museum flea market, walk down the street towards Unter den Linden. On Saturdays and Sundays, an art market takes place between the German Historical Museum and the Spree River. It’s not a flea market — hence why it’s not mentioned elsewhere in this guide — but it’s a wonderful place to buy paintings, graphics, postcards, and more from local artists!

Kunst- & Trödelmarkt at Fehrbelliner Platz (Great for Household Goods) 

Location & Hours: Fehrbelliner Platz, Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 4pm

This small but mighty flea market features rows of neat wood-and-canvas stalls lining the square. 

Most of the goods for sale are smaller in scale — clothing, handbags, shoes, plates and cups, and vinyls. Some stalls sell compact furniture items, such as chairs and stools, but decor pieces and clothing feature more prominently. 

Although fairly compact in size, there’s a lot to discover at this flea market and you can definitely do some haggling if you’re on the hunt for a good bargain. 

If you’re visiting from the other side of the city, make a day of it and visit Charlottenburg Palace after you’re finished at the flea market. The grounds are free to explore, and the palace is just a few subway stations away.

Mauerpark Flea Market (Berlin’s Coolest Flea Market) 

Location & Hours: Mauerpark, Sundays 10 am to 6pm 

Located in Prenzlauer Berg, the flea market at Mauerpark is a must! The flea market is no longer a true flea market, though. The actual flea market portion — complete with boxes upon boxes of stuff waiting for visitors to rummage through — is in the very center of the market area. 

Near the flea market section are a few rows of food trucks. The street food here is very tasty, and most of the trucks are cash-only. 

Surrounding the whole market area is what I consider to be the “arts and crafts market” portion of Mauerpark. Here you’ll be able to purchase handmade or locally produced art prints, jewelry, hair accessories, and more. 

The flea market has become incredibly popular in recent years, so you’ll want to arrive early (i.e. no later than 10:30am) if you’re on the hunt for something in particular. 

Once you’ve done your haggling, grab a late breakfast or brunch along Oderberger Straße and then return to Mauerpark at 3pm to watch the karaoke at the stone amphitheater. The Sunday karaoke sessions in Mauerpark are a beloved local tradition — feel free to sing along!

Nowkoelln Flowmarkt (Picturesque Market Along the Canal)

Location & Hours: Along the Maybachufer every other Sunday (April to October), 10am to 5pm 

The Nowkoelln Flowmarkt takes place every other Sunday in Berlin’s hippest neighborhood, Neukölln. 

This is a “cheap and cheerful” flea market — you won’t find any professional antiques dealers here! Individuals can reserve a stall at the flea market, so you’ll find a rotating selection of second-hand clothing, jewelry, homeware, and more. 

The prices are always quite low, and although the quality is usually good you should expect to spend some time rifling through boxes to find what you’re looking for. 

The market is located along the Maybachufer Canal, so it can get fairly muddy on rainy days. 

Flea Market at Rathaus Schöneberg (Second-Hand Gems)

Location & Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 8am to 4pm 

The Schöneberg Town Hall is best known for being the spot where John F. Kennedy proclaimed, “Ich bin ein Berliner.” And, you know, for having a weekly flea market. 

This Berlin flea market is very hit or miss; sometimes you find some treasures and sometimes it’s all junk. That’s because most of the stalls are run by locals trying to make a few bucks on items they no longer want.

However, that also means they’re willing to cut you a good deal — most people would prefer to sell their used goods in one fell swoop! Expect to see a lot of second-hand clothing, books, and knickknacks. 

Tips for Visiting Berlin’s Flea Markets

When Do Flea Markets Open in Berlin?

Most flea markets in Berlin operate spring through fall, while some of the bigger and better-known markets operate year-round, with limited capacity and / or operating hours. Pretty much any flea market is guaranteed to operate on Sundays, while some are open Saturdays and Sundays.

I recommend doing a quick Google search of the flea market you plan on visiting to see if it’s currently running — some operate every other Sunday, for instance, while others operate during specific months of the year.

When Are the Berlin Flea Markets’ Hours of Operations?

It varies depending on the size and location of the market. As a general rule of thumb, most flea markets in Berlin operate on Sundays from 10am(ish) to 5pm(ish). 

Some open earlier, some close later, and a select few operate only every other week. Moral of the story: do a quick Google search to figure out when a certain flea market will be running.

What Should I Bring to the Flea Market?

I recommend bringing the following items with you on your visit to the flea market: 

• A reusable grocery bag to hold your treasures
• Plenty of cash
• A tape measure (if needed)
• A list of any dimensions you need to keep in mind for prints, art pieces, etc.
• A list of specific items you’re looking for

Do I Pay with Cash or Card at the Flea Markets?

At Berlin’s flea markets, cash is king! I’ve never once seen someone pay with a credit card. If you need to withdraw money from an ATM, look for a Sparkasse, Deutsche Bank, or Commerzbank en route to the flea market. Most bank branches have ATMs.

Do I Have to Speak German to Haggle at a Flea Market?

Not necessarily! It’s helpful if you know basic numbers auf Deutsch, but if you speak English you’ll be able to scrape by at the flea markets. 

Are There Any Weekday Flea Markets in Berlin?

None that I’m aware of! Flea markets are pretty much only open on weekends in Berlin.

What’s the One Flea Market I Absolutely Must Visit?

If you’re in Berlin for a short period of time and can only see one of the city’s many flea markets, I recommend visiting the one at 17. Juni Straße (by the S-Tiergarten station). It’s one of the biggest flea markets in Berlin, has really good quality stuff (which I can’t afford!), and there’s tons to look at.

Ready to Haggle? 

As I mentioned before, this list is by no means all encompassing. But if you’re looking to experience Berlin’s flea market scene and aren’t sure which are worth visiting, this guide should give you some ideas. 

Drop me a comment below if there are any more flea markets in Berlin that you feel deserve a spot on this list!

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