Discover Germany The Shoppers Paradise

germany has no end of shopping opportunities. Every major town has its own shopping street, and there are also shopping malls on the outskirts of the urban centres providing plenty more opportunity to indulge in some retail therapy. Shopping centres bring together stores from a range of different sectors to offer a vast choice of goods under one roof. They are usually located on the edges of major conurbations or on Greenfield sites. What’s more…? You even get VAT refund on goods purchased in Germany, making shopping here even more affordable.

KaDeWe department store Berlin

KaDeWe is one of Germany’s pioneering department stores. As early as 1907, it provided its customers with a staggering range of goods across five huge floors. The allure of the finest quality goods is as strong today as it ever was. The food hall on the top floor is legendary.

Munich city centre

The Fünf H?fe (five courtyards) are in a class of their own when it comes to fashion, literature, lifestyle and cafés. This pedestrianised shopping centre, between Odeonsplatz square and Marienplatz square, is the perfect combination of consumerism, art and culture.

Frankfurt city centre

Frankfurt’s shopping is as varied as its cityscape. The skyscraper-dominated skyline contrasts with historical R?merberg square by the town hall, while the nearby Braubachstrasse is popular with lovers of art and antiques. The town centre and the neighbouring shopping streets are all within walking distance.

Cologne city centre

The Hohe Strasse has been the talk of the town since 1906—it’s one km of pedestrianised shopping heaven that starts at the cathedral. And the 15,000 shoppers per hour who grace the Schildergasse simply cannot be wrong.

Hamburg’s M?nckebergstrasse

In the heart of this Hanseatic city you can shop for latest goods among the palatial shopping arcades or in state-of-the-art buildings. Europe’s largest sports shop, the world’s biggest electronics store, and the largest shoe store in Europe are sure to whet your shopping appetite.

“K?nigsallee” in Düsseldorf

Without doubt this is the fashion capital of Germany. Düsseldorf has been setting trends since the days of the Electors in the 18th century. The modern era kicked off in 1949 with a street fashion show on the K?nigsallee, also known as the ‘K?’. This was then followed by the fashion and footwear trade shows that made the city a hotbed of international design.

Stuttgart city centre

The K?nigstrasse (King Street), is a fitting name for Stuttgart’s premier shopping boulevard. Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are the most prestigious names to originate from Stuttgart, a city synonymous with the car industry.

Heidelberg old town

In the Hauptstrasse that runs parallel to the Neckar river, there is more than one kilometre of shopping heaven between Bismarckplatz and the Karlstor arch, with enchanting side-streets, historical surroundings and modern living. This is where the heart of the old town beats.

Bremen’s Schnoor district

The Church of St. John dominates the romantic narrow streets and small town houses. The oldest district in this Hanseatic city, once occupied by fisherman and artisans, is today home to artists, galleries and a vibrant array of shops and restaurants.

Lübeck marzipan

This town of brick-Gothic architecture, known as the Queen of the Hanseatic League with a history going back 1,000 years, is also famous for its Lübeck marzipan, a firm favourite with connoisseurs. ‘Rotspon’, a locally produced red wine, is a fusion of FrancoGerman viniculture.