199 Best Places to Shop in Germany

Lehmkuhl is Munich's oldest and one of its finest bookshops; it also sells beautiful cards.

This upscale department store has a sizeable section devoted to traditional and modern Trachten-outfits for men, women and kids, including accessories and its own yearly Oktoberfest collection.

This pewter shop sells a variety of handcrafted wares, from dinner plates to serving trays to beer mugs. Mugs come in all shapes and sizes, and are also available in ceramic.

This paper and stationery store also sells nativity scenes, called Krippen in German, of all different shapes and sizes, including wood carved and with fabric clothes.

This upscale women’s boutique carries primarily European and Scandanavian brands of fashionable clothing, footwear, and accessories.

Just off the lovely Zionskirchplatz, this shop is home to Berlin designers Anna Franke and Janine Weber. Their collection has a whimsical, feminine style and incorporates flowing fabrics and clean cuts. The shop also carries beautiful bags and accessories from Scandinavian and German designers.

The enormous Sunday flea market at Mauerpark, a favorite among hipsters and tourists, is absolutely packed in nice weather, turning the intersection of Bernauer Strasse and Oderberger Strasse (where the unofficial market outside the market begins) into a veritable Times Square of fun- and sun-loving young people. Head out early to find the best pickings, as most of the selection here is junkyard mixed in with the occasional handmade or repurposed product.

Melanie Dal Canton (MDC) stocks her elegant beauty shop with hard-to-find labels like Malin + Goetz and Biologique Recherche, as well as fragrances from Frédéric Malle. She takes time with every client, offering recommendations, and when you need even more care, there's a treatment room in back for facials and manicure/pedicures.

The trendsetting outfitter Mientus stocks Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Hugo Boss and has an in-house tailor. The Wilmersdorfer Strasse location is their flagship, carrying both women's and men's fashion, and there's also a men's-only branch at Kurfürstendamm 52.

A 15-minute walk from the town center, this outlet offers German and European designer brands—Daniel Hechter, Bugatti, Lagerfeld, and the trusted housewares brand Alfi, among others—at 30–50 percent off retail prices.

The all-natural cosmetics and toiletries here, as well as the facial and body treatments, are available at surprisingly reasonable prices.

This elegant fashion store has enough style for a city 10 times the size of Konstanz. Much of its business comes from the Swiss, who visit Konstanz for what they consider bargain prices. Modehaus Fischer deals in well-known international fashion stock, including handbags and exquisite shoes. The store is actually spread over women's and men's branches a few blocks apart (the men's store is at  Obermarkt 1), plus a few more locations in the nearby town of Singen.

This bright, modern indoor shopping arcade has a web of shops and cafés (including the city's only Primark) surrounding an airy atrium. Just look for the huge sculpture of an upside-down ice cream cone above the entrance.

For a unique twist on the Dirndl, this shop, owned by two sisters from Cameroon, combines bright African fabrics and embroidery with traditional Bavarian Dirndl styles.

Pulling on the cutting-edge spirit of Berlin’s young, hip inhabitants, this vibrant flea market's offerings place an emphasis on the “now,” with a trendy selection of vintage clothing, home goods, music, and original handmade pieces. The canal-side location, tempting food stalls, and live performances are great reasons to visit the bimonthly Sunday event (10–6). Every alternate Sunday you'll find the market at the always lovely Prinzessinengärten (Moritzplatz U-bahn) from 10 to 6.

Pick up whimsical German-made souvenirs, from tote bags, aprons, and tea towels emblazoned with Bavarian sayings to pretzel- and dachshund-shaped cookie cutters, at this delightful store.

The over-century-old Oberpollinger—one of Germany's finest upscale department stores—has seven floors packed with pricey and glamorous fashion, furniture, and beauty items. The large, open-plan self-service restaurant on the top floor with an outdoor patio is as much as the other drinking and dining options well worth a visit.

Men in need of fine, sophisticated shoes have the chance to purchase pairs from internationally known shoemakers and from the store's own classic line, which are designed and constructed in Hamburg.

German designers featured at Oliver Hofmann share a philosophy of sleek minimalism. Rubber and diamond rings and matte platinum and diamond pieces are conscious understatements at this jewelry showroom.

If you can't find something at this incredible gift shop (with nostalgic toys, enamelware, books, dolls, model cars, and much more), then you should at least see the exhibition of toy trains and tin boats. The boats are displayed in a long canal filled with real water.

A part of the ever-expanding H&M empire, this recent addition to Neuer Wall specializes in premium-brand yet alternative clothes, bags, jewelry, and cosmetics, all designed to be mixed and matched.

This big clothing store is a highlight of Shildergasse. Designed by the architect Renzo Piano, the building looks like a spaceship, and its selection of fashions—for men and women, from budget to couture—is out of this world.

At this huge branch of the clothing chain, men and women can find what they need for the office, gym, and nightclub. Prices range from easily affordable to sky-high for top designer labels. There's also a branch at the Skyline Plaza shopping mall near the Messe.

A bit of a cult destination for German foodies, Pfeffersack und Söhne create their own dried herb and spice blends from regionally grown plants where possible, as well as dried produce from farther afield. You can buy the gorgeous ceramic pots the spices are sold separately; also on offer are various gourmet specialties such as mustard, oil, and tea. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and very happy to advise you on your spice purchases.