Kollwitzplatz

The square is surrounded by Wilhelminian era façades and nearby cafés, bars, restaurants, shops, and the Rykestraße Synagogue. [1]

The square is free to enter and does not require a booking. [1]

The Thursday Ökomarkt runs year round from 12:00 to 19:00, with about 40 traders from Berlin and the surrounding region. [1]

Price check: 2026-08-02. The square is free, while food and market goods have changing prices. [1]

Thursday is the organic market day, while the regular Saturday market has food, handmade goods, and local products. [1][2]

Spring through early autumn gives the best chance of using the square's outdoor seating, while the market runs throughout the year. [1]

Families use the playground, while shoppers and visitors use the weekly markets and nearby cafés. [1]

People seeking a quiet square should avoid market hours and sunny weekend afternoons. [1]

UNVERIFIED estimate: allow 30 to 90 minutes for the square and market, or longer for a café stop. [1]

The Thursday market is run by GRÜNE LIGA Berlin and marks its 30th anniversary in 2026. [1]

The square was designed as a Gründerzeit landscaped square between 1885 and 1887 and was called Wörtherplatz until 1947. [1]

It was renamed for Käthe Kollwitz in 1947, and the square's name later gave its name to the surrounding neighbourhood. [1]

The playground was recently renovated, then temporarily closed after a May 2025 inspection found safety defects before reopening in July 2025. [1]