Moabit in Berlin: What to See, Arminiusmarkthalle, Kleiner Tiergarten and Where to Stay
Moabit is a district on the Spree, north of the central station and the Tiergarten, in the Mitte borough: a patch of brick and canals that has stayed calmer and cheaper than the centre, a few stops from the Brandenburg Gate. People come for the Arminiusmarkthalle covered market, the little Kleiner Tiergarten park, walks along the water and a cheaper place to stay near the station. Free access, nothing to pay to walk around; hotel and meal prices are generally lower than in the centre, to check for your date.
Highlights
The Arminiusmarkthalle
This late 19th-century iron-and-glass hall is a listed monument. It houses food stalls, a restaurant and a weekly market, and works as the neighbourhood's living room.
The Kleiner Tiergarten
This long, narrow park between Turmstraße and Alt-Moabit has old trees, benches and water basins: a calm break a stone's throw from the centre.
The Moabit criminal court
On Turmstraße, this neo-Gothic building opened in 1906 is still in use; you can look at it from outside.
The canal and the Westhafen
A walk along the canal from the Gotzkowskybrücke leads towards the Westhafen harbour area, far from the crowds.
Practical info
Tips
- Moabit suits those looking for a cheaper base near the central station: see the hotels near the central station and the guide to Berlin's districts. There is no big monument here: it is a district to live in, not tick off. For the big sights, the Reichstag and the government quarter are very close.
How to get there
Turmstraße (U9) for the heart of the district, Birkenstraße (U9) or Westhafen (S-Bahn ring) depending on the area. The central station is at the southern edge of the district: see the guide to Berlin central station.
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