A weekly market right on your doorstep? In Europacity, this could soon become a reality. Plans for a weekly market are taking shape – and the chances are looking good.

In 2021, the Mitte district office still rejected a weekly market on Otto-Weidt-Platz, citing the lack of load-bearing capacity of the paving.

In December 2025, the tone was already much more open: during an inspection, District Councilor Schriner signaled that he basically considers a market possible and would approve it – provided an appropriate application is submitted.

Finally, at the end of January, talks were held with all stakeholders, during which concrete location proposals were developed.

What the market could look like¶

I also met with Ms. Voigt last week.

She told me about the current plans as well as the remaining hurdles.

Ms. Voigt operates several organic weekly markets in Schöneberg (Akazienstraße), in Moabit (Thusnelda-Allee), and at Nordbahnhof (www.marktzeit.berlin). The latter is now to be relocated to Otto-Weidt-Platz. So, if you want to get an impression of what it could be like here, you can visit one of the other markets.

Specifically, about 15 stalls and vending trailers are currently planned along Heidestraße – between the parking spaces and the bicycle racks.

The whole thing could look like this, for example:

In an ideal scenario, the market is set to start as early as May.

From lunch to after-work¶

According to Ms. Voigt, the market is well-positioned to cover different needs throughout the day. The start is scheduled for around 12 p.m., specifically to appeal to local residents and professionals from the surrounding offices at lunchtime. In the early afternoon, there will also be offers for families, such as parents picking up their children from daycare or school. Finally, an after-work program is planned for the evening.

The biggest hurdle: Electricity¶

That sounds like a solid concept – if it weren't for the question of power supply. Electricity is, of course, required for operation. Although there are several power boxes on the square and along Heidestraße, it is currently unclear who owns them – typical Berlin. However, it can be assumed that this problem can also be solved.

What happens next¶

According to Ms. Voigt, the application has already been submitted. However, processing will – unsurprisingly – take several weeks.

We’re keeping our fingers crossed!