Kräuterhaus Kreuzberg at Marheineke Hall

Since 2006, Berit Herzer has been running a specialist shop in the Marheineke Market Hall, where around 145 varieties of medicinal herbs and about 197 spices are weighed and filled. Trained naturopaths advise on origin and application. Among the exotic spices and ingredients, the pepper shelf, ranging from Kampot to Tasmania, is particularly striking.

Kräuterhaus Kreuzberg: Specialist Shop in the Marheineke Market Hall

Kräuterhaus Kreuzberg is located in the Marheineke Market Hall at Marheinekeplatz 15, one of Berlin’s last historic market halls in the Bergmannkiez district. It’s about 200 meters from the Gneisenaustraße subway station, and bus 248 stops directly in front of the hall. Among the fifty or so stalls in the hall, Kräuterhaus is the only one entirely dedicated to herbs.

Berit Herzer opened the owner-managed specialist shop in 2006. The team includes trained naturopaths and an herbal educator who, in addition to working in the shop, also offers herb walks on the outskirts of the city. Anyone selling here needs an IHK certificate of expertise for trading over-the-counter medicines, and this is precisely reflected in the advice provided on origin, ingredients, and application. Approximately 145 varieties of medicinal herbs are filled to desired quantities, along with teas, essential oils, incense resins, and natural cosmetics. Seasonally, there is also heirloom organic seeds for medicinal and spice plants. Seasonally, there is also heirloom organic seeds for medicinal and spice plants.

Exotic Spices and Ingredients from Ajowan to Tonka Bean

The spice list comprises around 197 items and begins where the supermarket shelf ends. Ajowan, Amchur, Asafoetida, Grains of Paradise, Sumac, Isot Biber, Piment d Espelette, Lemon Myrtle, Cinnamon Blossom, Tonka Beans, and Tahitian Vanilla naturally stand side by side here. Even cinnamon is distinguished, with ground Ceylon cinnamon and Vietnamese cinnamon offered separately.

The pepper shelf is particularly extensive. Kampot pepper, Cubeb pepper, Long pepper, Malabar and Tellicherry pepper, Tasmanian mountain pepper, and Szechuan pepper cover a spectrum rarely found in one place in Berlin. In addition, there are spice blends for international cuisine, from Berbere and Baharat to Ras El Hanout and Za’atar to Chimichurri, as well as salts from Fleur de Sel to Hibiscus salt. Proprietary developments like the micronutrient concentrate Bio Curcuma Fit complete the assortment. The tea selection ranges from classic medicinal tea blends to Ayurvedic spice teas and Mediterranean wild herbal teas, while natural remedies include vital mushrooms, tinctures, and Manuka honey on the shelf, and incense products include pure resins like frankincense, myrrh, and copal. Because Kräuterhaus Kreuzberg fills by weight, even small quantities can be taken for trial.