A Guide to Berlin’s Best Second-Hand And Vintage Finds

Berlin has a superb second-hand, vintage and preloved shopping scene. My friend recently moved to Berlin and needed a table for her new flat and some winter clothing. We set off to explore the city’s second-hand hotspots to see if we could find any cute, special pieces.

We met up at Hackescher Markt Station, a lively square in the centre of Mitte, with a great atmosphere. Mitte is full of many cool independent shops, galleries, impressive architecture, and colourful street art.

Berlin’s Best Second-hand Spots

PICKNWEIGHT

PICKNWEIGHT, also located in Mitte, offers a curated collection of on-trend pieces for both men and women interested in an alternative to today’s fast fashion culture. The majority of their vintage clothing comes from Europe with some goods from the US and Japan.

Each item is tagged with a colour that determines the price per kilogram. For example, Red = DE €25/kg. Once you’ve picked your items, you weigh them at the till and pay based on the total weight and tag colour. It’s a fun and unusual shopping experience!

Noch Mall

Noch Mall is located on the outskirts of the city and takes a bit of effort to get to, but it’s worth the journey. To get there, you need to take the Bus (Auguste-Viktoria-A./Humboldtstr: M21, 122) U-Bahn (Kurt-Schumacher-Platz: U6).

Noch Mall’s spacious and arty warehouse has an Ikea-like vibe (minus the flat-packs). The items for sale are neatly organised into categories: furniture, electronics, clothing, children’s wear, toys, books, art, jewellery, and office bits. There’s also a café and event space on the upper floor for a relaxing break mid-shop.

Antique Furniture at Antik Center

While walking towards Charlottenburg Palace, we stumbled upon Antik Center Berlin on Suarezstraße, a street lined with antique furniture shops. The owner of Antik Center was lovely and accommodating, walking us up and down the street to browse through all the stores.

There are lots of hidden gems in these shops, and they are well worth a look if you’re interested in antique yet solid wooden furniture.

Yummy Vintage

The famous street style of Berlin is the inspiration behind the collection at Yummy Vintage. The owners handpick unique vintage pieces from sellers all over Europe, making this a great spot for second-hand shopping in Berlin. Their mission is to showcase the best, cutting-edge wardrobe upgrades out there.

During our visit, the shop was hosting an event, which added to the lively atmosphere. Everything is beautifully curated and displayed, from eye-catching shoes to quirky trinkets and jewellery.

Mauerpark Flea Market

The Mauerpark Flea Market is an incredible blend of artists showcasing their work and second-hand sellers offering everything from clothing to homeware. You could easily spend hours looking through all the different pieces.

I found a men’s black printed jumper as a present for a friend’s 30th birthday gift, inspired by Berlin’s iconic architecture. I also purchased handmade flower petal printed earrings and some Moroccan-style door handles to improve an old chest of drawers. Even better, these were all bought package-free!

Local Flea Market Finds

My friend Melanie makes her own plastic-free, organic lip balm, so I went to get my hands on one while she was selling personal items at a local flea market. While there, I ended up buying her old white coat, which was so comfortable for my train home, and a swimming costume. It’s always nice to reuse and repurpose something from someone I know.

If you’re seeking out some second-hand, preloved or vintage items, Berlin will not disappoint. I only had two days to explore, packing second-hand shopping in between art galleries, meals, and catching up with friends. I’ll definitely be going back when I have more time, as there are so many other second-hand shops, vintage fashion spots, and quirky markets in the city just waiting to be discovered.

Not sure where to start on your second-hand shopping journey? Check out our guide on five ways to get second-hand clothes!

Have you discovered any hidden second-hand spots in Berlin? Let us know your favourite spots in the comments!

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