Kollwitzplatz — Attraction in Berlin

On Thursdays, there is a street fair full of options for you. There one guy, I call him Pasta Guy. He’s going to make fresh pasta dough in front of you, cook it and serve with the most amazing truffles straight from Italy.

Each black truffle gram is 1€, starting at a minimum of 5 grams. But I assure you it’s totally worth it.

Get some wine to accompany the amazing pasta you just got. There is a wine stand with great white wine for lunch time.

Finish the experience with a great espresso. There is a coffee stand near the pasta guy, and coffee there is also...

It's one of my favorite Saturday markets in one of my favorite neighborhoods. Those unfamiliar with this part of Prenzlauer Berg should know that it's a very quiet and green neighborhood with art noveau buildings and dotted with eateries. The mixed market is also full of plenty of food options but also jewelry, house products, decoration, artwork, apparel, etc etc. There's beer and wine as well. Most stalls and vendors accept cash only. I've never left without buying something here. P.S. preferably plan for lunch...

LOVED this area. It's a very popular "kiez" in Berlin (kiez is a Berliner term for specific neighborhood within a neighborhood). Felt very local, non-touristy, with lots of families, restaurants, parks, and on Thursdays (when I was there) and Saturdays, it hosts a very popular outdoor organic market. Also, it's the neighborhood where artist Kathe Kollwitz lived and worked. NOTE: the very same Kathe Kollwitz who will be the subject of a major show at...