A weekday market square beside the Gothic St. Katharinen church in the Neustadt district of Brandenburg an der Havel, with local merchants and farmers selling fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, bread, and flowers.
The market at Katharinenkirchplatz sits in the shadow of St. Katharinen, a red-brick Gothic hall church considered one of the finest examples of North German brick Gothic architecture, in the Neustadt half of Brandenburg an der Havel. Local farmers and merchants from the surrounding Havelland countryside bring fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, bread, and cut flowers to the square four days a week, making it the more consistent alternative to the city's other weekly market points. It functions primarily as a shopping stop for Brandenburg an der Havel residents rather than a tourist attraction, giving visitors a genuine look at daily commerce in a smaller German cathedral city. The square is a short walk from the Neustädtischer Markt and the Sankt-Annen-Galerie shopping center, making it easy to combine with a broader look at the city's two historic market squares (Altstadt and Neustadt) in one visit.
| Hours | Tue–Fri 8:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | €–€€ |
| Address | Katharinenkirchplatz, 14776 Brandenburg an der Havel |
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Location
Katharinenkirchplatz, 14776 Brandenburg an der Havel
52.4136, 12.5573 View on map
Highlights
- Set beside the Gothic St. Katharinen brick church
- Open four days a week (Tuesday through Friday), more consistently than many rural Brandenburg markets
- Short walk from the Neustädtischer Markt and Sankt-Annen-Galerie
Tips for visiting
- The market does not run on Mondays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
- Most stalls take cash only.
- Combine with a walk to the nearby Neustädtischer Markt square and Haupt- and Steinstraße shopping streets.
Frequently asked questions
What days does the Katharinenkirchplatz market run?
Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 to 17:00; it is closed on Mondays and weekends.
Is this market different from the Neustädtischer Markt square?
Yes, they are two separate squares a short walk apart in the Neustadt district; Katharinenkirchplatz hosts the produce market, while the Neustädtischer Markt is a historic square surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and the Sankt-Annen-Galerie shopping center.