Boxhagener Platz, known locally as Boxi, is a leafy square in Friedrichshain where a weekend market brings food stalls and second-hand finds to the surrounding streets. Go on Saturday for seasonal produce, regional goods and street food; Sunday is for browsing books, vinyl, vintage clothes, furniture and GDR-era keepsakes. The stalls sit beside a green space with room to pause, and cafés, bars and restaurants line the nearby area. Bring cash for market purchases, and check the schedule before you go because Saturday and Sunday have different markets.
Two markets, two different visits
Boxhagener Platz is a public square in Friedrichshain, often called Boxi. Its weekend markets give the place two distinct characters. Saturday is the day for food: stalls sell seasonal fruit and vegetables, regional produce, meat and fish, alongside street food and goods from small producers. You can take a snack onto the grass when you need a pause.
Sunday is for the flea market. Browse second-hand and vintage clothes, books, vinyl records, furniture, porcelain and household objects. Some stalls sell art and handmade goods; others offer older collectibles, including items from the GDR era. The mix includes professional sellers and private vendors, so the selection changes from stall to stall.
Make time to browse
The Sunday flea market is listed from 10:00 to 18:00. Saturday market schedules differ, so check the current timing before you leave. Markets can draw a large crowd, especially on a fine day; arrive earlier if you want more space to look through the stalls.
Bring cash for purchases. You can visit without buying anything: the square itself is a place to sit and watch the market and street performers. Its trees provide shade, and the surrounding streets have cafés, bars and restaurants for a longer stop.
The square beyond market day
Boxhagener Platz is also a neighbourhood green space with a playground and areas for sport and recreation. On weekdays, when the markets are absent, it can be a quieter place to take a walk or rest between stops in Friedrichshain. The condition of the playground and cleanliness have been noted as drawbacks, so the market is the stronger reason to plan a visit.
If you are choosing between the two market days, go Saturday for food and regional produce, or Sunday for second-hand goods and vintage finds. Either way, leave room to browse at an unhurried pace and explore the cafés and restaurants nearby.
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When is the flea market at Boxhagener Platz?
The Sunday flea market runs from 10:00 to 18:00.
What can you buy at the markets?
Saturday’s market focuses on food and regional produce. On Sunday, stalls sell items such as books, vinyl, vintage clothes, furniture and household goods.
Should I bring cash?
Yes. Bring cash for purchases at the market stalls.
What is there to do at Boxhagener Platz outside the markets?
The square has a green space, playground and areas for recreation. Cafés, bars and restaurants are nearby.
