Berlin Flea Markets

Arkonaplatz, Arkonapl. Craftsmen sell jewelry. Farmers juice oranges. That guy down the street hawks his CDs from a towel. Arkonaplatz brings out the weird, the old, the desperate, and everyone who wants their stuff. The market's enormous size makes the junk spread incredible: DDR relics, massive rolls of fabric, pictures of vendors' babies, antique space hats? Stick around in the afternoons when the unnamed Irish man comes by with a karaoke machine on his bike. He's been doing it for years now. U8: Bernaurstr. Open Su 9am-6pm. Does not take credit cards. Wheelchair access. Serves alcohol. Has outdoor seating.
Turkish Market, Along the south bank of the Landwehrkanal Fruit vendors shout to passersby about their fruit, bakers shout about their baking, clothing dealers shout about their clothing. The Turkish Market is not just an amazing place to find great deals on fruit and clothing, it's one of the best experiences of the entire city. The fruit stands have fruits you've never seen, and they only cost €1. The clothing stands have deals like three pairs of socks for the price of one. On top of this, musicians play at the ends of the market. Not exactly a “flea” market, but an incredible market, and one you won't forget. U1: Kottbusser Tor. From the U-bahn, head south toward the canal. Open Tu and F noon-6pm. Does not take credit cards. Wheelchair access. Serves alcohol. Has outdoor seating.
Mauerpark Flea Market, On Eberswalderstr. The Mauerpark Flea Market is the biggest and best-known in all of Berlin. A labyrinth of booths and stalls sells everything from hand-ground spices to used clothing to enamel jewelry to potted plants. Hoards of bargain hunters, hipsters, and gawking tourists crowd the park, drinking fresh-squeezed orange juice and listening to the street musicians who swarm the market. Like all secondhand stores in Prenzlauer Berg, Mauerpark is rarely dirt-cheap. You can still find good values, but expect slightly higher prices. U2: Eberswalderstr.
Straße des 17 Juni, Str. des 17 Juni A large but touristy market, Straße des 17 Juni gets a lot of people looking for the “authentic Berlin flea market experience.” But it's a little like tasting a McDonalds cause you heard Americans made good hamburgers. Check it out if you're in the area, but if you don't want to experience trashy, unpredictable flea markets of Berlin, steer clear. Take the S-Bahn to Tiergarten. Open Sa-Su 11am-5pm. Does not take credit cards. Wheelchair access. Serves alcohol. Has outdoor seating.
Preußenpark Flea Market, On the corner of Brandenburgische Str. and Hohenzollerndamm The Preußenpark flea market is smaller and less varied than the Mauerpark one to the east, but the prices are a lot cheaper. Clothing is rarely more than €10, and usually less. Some handmade crafts and original paintings, and a large selection of antique maps and prints. Preußenpark is a great place to find vintage jewelry and woodblock prints. U3 or U7: Fehrbelliner Pl. Open Sa-Su 10am-4pm. Does not take credit cards.
Am Kupfergraben, On Am Kupfergraben, across from the Bodemuseum Stroll along Museum Island while you shop at secondhand tents. For the location, there may be no better flea market in Berlin. Though the selection is relatively small, Am Kupfergraben's flea market has a wide variety of antique and old books and maps, as well as some works by new, young artists. A requisite collection of steins rounds out this quintessentially Berlin market. S3, S5, S7, or S75: Hackeshire Markt. Open Sa-Su 10am-5pm. Does not take credit cards.