Rain or shine, Berliners and tourists alike descend upon the Flohmarkt am Mauerpark every Sunday in search of vintage treasures, second-hand oddities, and that unmistakable Berlin vibe. Located on the site of the former “Death Strip” between Wedding and Prenzlauer Berg, the park takes its name from the historic Berlin Wall (Mauer), which once ran through the area.
Spread across more than 7,000 square metres and hosting up to 500 vendors, this bustling flea market welcomes as many as 30,000 visitors each week. What makes Flohmarkt am Mauerpark truly special is its mix of private sellers and professional traders — a vibrant jumble of dusty attic finds, basement clear-outs, handcrafted goods, vintage fashion, records, mid-century furniture, and occasional designer pieces.
Unlike more traditional or curated markets, Mauerpark thrives on spontaneity. You never know what you'll find — a GDR-era lamp, a well-loved leather jacket, or a rare pressing of a David Bowie LP. It’s precisely this unpredictability that gives the market its raw charm and cult following.
But shopping is only half the story. What turns a visit to Flohmarkt am Mauerpark into a full-blown Berlin experience is its unique festival-like atmosphere. Beyond the market stalls, crowds gather on the grassy expanse of the park to enjoy street food, buskers, breakdancers, and impromptu jam sessions. The highlight? The Bearpit Karaoke — a weekly event that kicks off around 3 p.m. in the stone amphitheatre, where brave performers sing their hearts out before an adoring, often international, crowd.
Flohmarkt am Mauerpark isn’t just a flea market — it’s a Sunday ritual, a stage for free expression, and a celebration of the city’s diverse spirit. Even German pop icon Annette Humpe, known for her pioneering work in the Neue Deutsche Welle music movement, counts it among her all-time favourites — she used to perform and unwind here long before it became a cultural landmark.
Whether you’re hunting for bargains, people-watching, or just soaking in Berlin’s effortlessly cool atmosphere, the Mauerpark Flea Market offers an experience that’s anything but ordinary.
Timo Fischer
10th June 2015 at 11:44Ein Klassiker der langsam immer mehr zu einem TouriSpot geworden ist. Keine Angst das meine ich nicht nur negativ, aber man muss es halt wissen. Übliche Flohmarktsachen werden immer weniger, dafür wird Kunst, Design, Souvenirs und Essen immer mehr. Ausgefallene und interessante Dinge kann man zu hauf finden, aber im Charakter hat es nichts mehr mit einem Flohmarkt zu tun.
Dexter Colon
24th August 2015 at 06:30Every Sunday the flea market at Mauerpark in Prenzlauer Berg gets packed with a crowd of tourists and Berliners looking for secondhand clothes, vintage bags and jewellery.
The flea market at Mauerpark is quite popular. It is frequently used as Sunday afternoon activity by hip Berliners and tourists. The flea market itself consists of mainly private salespersons who offer various items. They range from clothes, shoes, bicycles to old vinyl records, trumpery and rummage. Furthermore the flea market at Mauerpark has a large furniture tent where diligent visitors might find true treasures.
Oskar Krenkel
14th November 2015 at 02:46So viel zu sehen! Nur allein für die Atmosphäre lohnt es sich hier mal vorbeizukommen. Aber auch bei den vielen Imbissständen findet man immer was interessantes, was es sonst nicht überall gibt.
Jim Stokes
14th February 2016 at 12:51Good place if you’re hunting for rare vinyl and CD’s (including bootlegs). Some dealers are asking high prices for knackered old CD’s from the 1980’s that have since been remastered and reissued with bonus tracks at a lower price. Some others are very reasonable though.
Richard Hammond
22nd March 2016 at 19:38A properly old school Berlin experience. Designers rub shoulders with knurled old traders selling all manner of gems and old tat. It is a genuine flea market. The food and drink options though are exceptional.
Vera Coleman
1st July 2016 at 08:12Excellent flea market with tons of unique merchandise. Good food selection and a very chill vibe. It gets pretty packed, but everyone is polite.