Markthalle Neun Berlin: Hours, Street Food Thursday, Tips

Markthalle Neun is a historic market hall at Eisenbahnstraße 42 in Berlin-Kreuzberg. According to the hall's own site, it holds a big market on Friday and Saturday and Street Food Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. For everyday shopping, the Turkish Market at Maybachufer runs on Tuesdays and Fridays.

If you live in Berlin and want to eat well without booking a restaurant, food markets are the easiest way in. This guide covers Markthalle Neun, the Maybachufer market, how to get there, and the small habits that make a first visit go smoothly.

Quick facts

• Address: Eisenbahnstraße 42 (the hall's own site writes 42/43), 10997 Berlin (Kreuzberg).
• Street Food Thursday: Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., per the hall's website and berlin.de.
• Weekly market: Friday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Smaller market stalls run Monday to Thursday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (hall's website).
• Breakfast Market: every third Sunday of the month, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to berlin.de. The hall's own weekly schedule shows Sunday as closed, so confirm the date first.
• Nearest U-Bahn: Görlitzer Bahnhof (U1 and U3), about 0.4 km from the hall.
• Maybachufer market: Tuesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., per the Neukölln tourism page on berlin.de.
• Hall doors: Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (hall's website and visitBerlin).

What is Markthalle Neun?

Markthalle Neun is one of the few remaining 19th-century market halls in Berlin, as berlin.de puts it. It began as a market hall for a railway-era city, and its renovation and redesign were completed in 2011.

The visitBerlin guide says the hall reopened in October 2011, exactly 120 years after its inauguration, which places the original opening in 1891. Today it works as a mix of daily food shop and event venue, with a fish counter, a cheese counter, an Italian bakery, a butcher, a pasta maker and craft beer, according to visitBerlin.

When is Markthalle Neun open?

The hall has several rhythms, and they differ from regular shop hours. The hall's own website lists doors open Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The market itself runs as a smaller market Monday to Thursday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., a big market on Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Street Food Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. berlin.de also lists a Breakfast Market every third Sunday of the month from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

visitBerlin matches the hall's door hours. The Sunday Breakfast Market does not appear in the hall's own weekly schedule, which marks Sunday as closed, so check the hall's website for the current schedule, especially around public holidays. Our list of public holidays in Germany helps you spot days when stalls may be closed.

What is Street Food Thursday in Berlin?

Street Food Thursday is the hall's weekly evening event. Every Thursday, extra street food stalls with international dishes join the regular market, and berlin.de describes it as a place to discover current food trends. It runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Go with a plan rather than a single dish. Walk the whole hall once, then split two or three portions with friends so you taste more. Evenings fill up quickly, so arriving early in the window gives you more room and shorter lines. Prices differ stall by stall and change over time, so no fixed budget is quoted here.

What else happens at the weekend markets?

The Friday and Saturday weekly market is the better choice for ingredients you want to cook at home. Saturday opens earlier, at 10 a.m., which suits a slow morning shop. visitBerlin also mentions themed Sunday markets, such as a "Naschmarkt" and "Cheese Berlin", which often come with workshops, seminars and tastings.

If you prefer a relaxed brunch, the Breakfast Market on the third Sunday of each month is the one to plan around. It is a monthly event, so check the date before you set out.

Is Rogacki now in Markthalle Neun?

Yes, as a pop-up. The classic Berlin fish deli Rogacki opened a pop-up store in the hall on Friday, 2 October 2026, according to Tageskarte. The original shop in Charlottenburg closed in 2025.

Tageskarte lists fried fish, potato salad, oysters and fish rolls with salmon or matjes on the menu, and says the pop-up follows the hall's regular opening hours. Rogacki plans a new flagship in Charlottenburg. Because it is a pop-up, confirm how long it stays before you plan a visit around it.

What is the Turkish Market at Maybachufer?

The Maybachufer market sits along the Landwehrkanal on the Neukölln side, at Maybachufer, 12047 Berlin. The Neukölln tourism page on berlin.de lists it on Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Locals call it the Turkish Market, and it is better suited to a weekly grocery run than to a sit-down meal.

Expect fruit and vegetables, olives, cheese, bread and spices at market prices, plus some ready-to-eat food. On Saturdays, a separate design market called Neuköllner Stoff takes place along the same canal bank from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., listed on berlin.de. It is not part of the Tuesday and Friday food market.

How do you get to Markthalle Neun by U-Bahn?

Take the U1 or U3 to Görlitzer Bahnhof. berlin.de gives the distance to the hall as about 0.4 km, a short walk along Eisenbahnstraße. For the Maybachufer market, the Neukölln tourism page names U8 Schönleinstraße as the nearest U-Bahn station, and Kottbusser Tor on the U1 and U8 is also within walking distance.

Check your route on the BVG journey planner, and make sure your ticket covers the zone you start in. If you are new to the city, our Berlin moving guide explains the basics of getting around.

Tips for expats: cash, deposit, bags and vegetarian food

• Cash and card: Germany still uses cash more than many expats expect. Small stalls, especially at open-air markets, may take cash only, so carry some coins and notes along with your card.
• Pfand (deposit): drinks in glass bottles and reusable cups often carry a deposit. Return the cup or bottle to the stall to get it back.
• Bring a bag: a tote or basket is standard, and many stalls will not hand out free carrier bags.
• Vegetarian options: street food stalls and market counters usually include vegetarian dishes, but ask at each stall, since menus change from week to week.
• Learn a few phrases: "Was ist das?" (what is this) and "Ein Stück davon, bitte" (one piece of that, please) go a long way.

For more on how Germans eat and shop for food, read our guide to German food culture.

What should you buy and eat?

At the hall, the fish counter, cheese counter and bakery are the natural first stops, based on the offering listed by visitBerlin. On Thursday evening, the street food stalls are the draw. At Maybachufer, buy produce, olives and bread for the week, then eat something warm on site. If you have lived in Berlin for a while and your salary has gone up since you arrived, our guide to switching from public to private health insurance explains when that becomes possible.

Market food is rarely the cheapest option in Berlin, but it is often better than the supermarket for fresh produce and cheese. Pick a few items you cannot find elsewhere, rather than doing the whole weekly shop in one place. If you like browsing for bargains as well, see our guide to second-hand shopping in Germany.

Plan your visit: a sample half-day route

Here is one way to combine the two markets on a Friday, when both are open (Maybachufer from 11 a.m. and the hall from 12 p.m.):

1. 11:00: arrive at U Schönleinstraße or Kottbusser Tor and walk along the Maybachufer market. Buy fruit, olives and bread.
2. 12:30: walk to Markthalle Neun, or ride one stop and walk, for a late lunch at the weekly market.
3. 14:30: pick up cheese or fish at the hall's counters to take home.
4. 15:30: finish with a coffee and a walk through Kreuzberg's streets.

For a Thursday version, skip the Maybachufer stop and arrive at the hall by 5 p.m. for Street Food Thursday. For a Saturday, start at the hall at 10 a.m. If you want a view afterwards, see our list of the best views in Berlin.

FAQ

When is Street Food Thursday at Markthalle Neun?

Street Food Thursday runs every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., according to berlin.de. Check the hall's official site before you go, in case of holiday changes.

Where is Markthalle Neun?

Markthalle Neun is at Eisenbahnstraße 42, 10997 Berlin, in Kreuzberg. The nearest U-Bahn is Görlitzer Bahnhof on the U1 and U3, about 0.4 km away.

When is the Turkish Market at Maybachufer open?

The Maybachufer market is listed on Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the Neukölln tourism page of berlin.de. Hours can change, so check before a special trip.

Do market stalls in Berlin accept cards?

Some do, but many small stalls prefer cash. Carry cash and a card, so you can pay at any stall.

Is Rogacki at Markthalle Neun?

Rogacki opened a pop-up store in Markthalle Neun on 2 October 2026, according to Tageskarte. It follows the hall's regular opening hours, but confirm how long it stays, since it is a pop-up.