Today we went to some of Berlin’s famous flea markets.
There are flea markets of all sizes all over Berlin, but today we went to one of the most famous in Mauerpark, Prenzlauer Berg. It is held every Sunday and it was huge! There are endless rows of stalls selling everything from shoes and clothes, to records, art and second hand furniture. There is a great array of food from all over the world and next to the market is a big park with great street musicians and some very cool graffiti on the walls.
However, it was really big and really busy and I found it a bit too overwhelming to actually buy anything or enjoy myself. So we went to a smaller market nearby and for me it what much better. It is held on Sundays at Arkonaplatz, and is much more chilled out – and still has some great stalls!
The Flea market at Arkonaplatz. Smaller than the bustling Mauerpark, but in my opinion nicer.
Some of the street art at the Mauerpark in Prenzlauer Berg
You can get to Mauerpark on the tram along Eberswalder road, or you can get the U2 to Eberswalder Straße. The same tram so will take you to the Arkonaplatz market – Although it is a little harder to find.