Vintage is the new new. While elsewhere people buy high-gloss items, here they flirt with patina. Flea markets are no longer just treasure troves for nostalgics—they are playgrounds for treasure hunters, fashion revival zones, and time travel all in one. Whether it’s a designer jacket from the 80s, a kitchen chair with character, or simply the most beautiful kitsch in the world, if you stroll through the rows with your eyes open, you’ll find stories to take home with you. So, empty your pockets, grab some change, and let’s go – here are eight flea markets that offer more than just junk.
1. Flea market on the Rheinauen – Bonn
Where? Rheinaue leisure park, Bonn
When? Every third Saturday from April to October
We’re going to be bold and say that this is the most beautiful flea market in Germany. Amongst ducks, picnic blankets and views of the Rhine, you’ll find rare items, records and vintage kitsch. More than 1,000 stalls transform the Rheinaue into a treasure hunter’s paradise. You have to get up early – the best finds change hands quickly. A flea market like a festival: loud, colorful, wonderfully chaotic.
2. Mädelsflohmarkt – throughout Germany (different cities)
Where? In major cities such as Berlin, Cologne, and Hamburg
When? Irregularly, usually on weekends – dates at maedelsflohmarkt.de
Second-hand fashion, accessories, and lots of glitter – the Mädelsflohmarkt (girls’ flea market) has designer pieces, high street fashion, and retro bags to melt your heart. Indoor location with DJ, drinks, and selfie spots. One thing’s for sure: shopping with a festival vibe, not just for girls.
3. Flea market at Mauerpark – Berlin
Where? Bernauer Straße 63-64, Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg
When? Every Sunday, all year round
Berlin bohemia meets Berlin B-grade goods: from quirky furniture and GDR knick-knacks to homemade art. In between, enjoy a Korean street food taco and music from the ukulele group. Flea market plus karaoke in the park – your Sunday is saved.
4. Nachtkonsum – Mannheim (also in Cologne and Bochum)
Where? Festhalle Baumhain
When? Once a month, Saturday evenings
Night-time event flea market – vases, vinyl records and vintage jeans change hands after sunset. Fairy lights, a bar, street food and DJs turn Nachtkonsum into a treasure trove with an after-hours vibe. If you’re looking for unusual knick-knacks and a beer, you’ve come to the right place.
5. Flea market at Aachener Platz – Düsseldorf
Where? Uferstraße, Düsseldorf-Unterbilk
When? Every Saturday from 8 a.m.
A flea market with tradition. For 40 years, people have been selling whatever they can find in their basements here. There are some real gems to be found among the porcelain dachshunds and designer chairs. Düsseldorf’s eccentrics, collectors and antique dealers gather behind and in front of the tables laden with bric-a-brac. The mix of market and coffee klatch in Café Sperrmüll with live music is particularly charming.
6. Flea market in the Schanzenviertel district – Hamburg
Where? Flohschanze, Feldstraße 67
When? Saturdays from March to December
Hip, colorful, crowded: students, collectors, and artists sell their belongings around the old cattle slaughterhouse at this flea market in Hamburg. Record cases next to designer tables, skateboards next to grandma’s crystal glasses. Afterwards, a detour to the falafel stand – and your Saturday is perfect.
7. Nuremberg Trempelmarkt
Where? Old Town Nuremberg
When? Twice a year (May & September), Fridays and Saturdays
Huge, bustling, retro: the Trempelmarkt stretches through the entire old town. Over 4,000 stalls make it the largest inner-city flea market in Germany. In between: junk lovers, curiosity collectors, and people searching for that one magical find.
8. Nowkoelln Flowmarkt – Berlin
Where? Maybachufer, Berlin-Neukölln
When? About twice a month on Sundays from April to October
Browse along the waterfront, sip Club Mate and flirt with an 80s sweater – the Nowkoelln Flowmarkt brings pure Neukölln feeling. Lots of homemade items, fashion with attitude, and vintage with history. If you can’t find anything at this flea market in Berlin, you’ve lost your way.
