Market Hall VI, Ackerhalle

Markthalle VI is one of six market halls in Berlin. It is the only one whose exterior is still in its original state.

Market Hall VI, also known as Ackerhalle, is one of six remaining market halls in Berlin. It was built between 1886 and 1888 and was designed by Hermann Blankenstein. The construction of the market halls in Berlin improved the situation for shoppers and traders. As the noise and garbage of the weekly markets disappeared from the streets, people were able to go about their business in the market halls in the dry.

Ackerhalle with original façade

After the opening of the first municipal market hall in 1886, further market halls followed in the various districts of the city. The halls were numbered with Roman numerals in the order in which they were opened. Externally, the market halls were uniform: the brick facades were decorated with terracotta ornaments. The market hall in Ackerstraße still has its original appearance today. Like all other market halls, Market Hall VI has two entrances and a high central nave. Two transverse side aisles lead off from the central nave. The roof is supported by cast-iron pillars and steel trusses. There is a large supermarket inside.

Other market halls in Berlin

In Berlin, food, gastronomy and services are offered in other preserved market halls. In the Marheineke Market Hall in Kreuzberg's Bergmannkiez district, the offerings are complemented by changing art exhibitions. The listed Arminius Market Hall in Moabit combines market hall tradition with events. The Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg mainly offers fair, organic and regionally produced food.

Information

• Address:
  Ackerstr. 23-26
  10115 Berlin
  City map
• Style and architects: Historicism, Hermann Blankenstein
• Opening hours of the supermarket: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.