Strolling through markets is one of Berlin’s most popular leisure activities and can be enjoyed in many parts of the city. From the numerous flea markets that take place year-round to street markets offering fresh fruit, vegetables, and international specialties —the selection is vast. Especially in warm weather, shopping and enjoying yourself at an open-air market is much more pleasant than in shopping malls or food halls. One weekly market that is undoubtedly among the capital’s most popular is the Türkenmarkt on Maybachufer.
The market takes place every Tuesday and Friday from about 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visitors can sample fresh gözleme, falafel, and börek, as well as olives, dips, spices, and fruit from all over the world . There are also numerous stalls selling fabrics, clothing, handmade accessories, and arts and crafts. Street musicians along the canal add to the relaxed, almost Mediterranean atmosphere.
What makes the Turkish Market special is its location right on the water. Many visitors grab something to eat and then sit down on the banks of the Landwehr Canal to watch the colorful hustle and bustle. The market is a popular meeting place for Berliners, tourists, and the city’s Turkish community, and is one of the most international markets in the capital.
The Turkish Market has been around since the 1980s and developed alongside the large Turkish community in Neukölln. Today, it’s considered a symbol of Berlin’s cultural diversity and helps make Maybachufer one of the liveliest and most popular spots in the district.
If you want to feel like you’re in Istanbul or on the Mediterranean coast for a few hours, you don’t have to leave Berlin—a stroll through the Turkish Market on Maybachufer is all it takes to experience a little vacation right in the heart of the capital.
