Market shopping in Germany
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Christmas Market
You're most likely to enter the four bare walls of the former Heiligen-Geist-Hospital if you're coming to Lübeck's superlative Christmas Market. Although the building is largely an elegant shell these days, there are resonances of Germany's first hospital (dating back to 1227). Through an early-Gothic hall church, you'll come to the hospital hallway, where you'll see the little chambers that were built around 1820 to give the sick and old a certain degree of privacy.
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Gewandhaus
Of the several market places in Braunschweig, each representing an original township, the Altstadtmarkt is arguably the most appealing, with the step-gabled Renaissance Gewandhaus (1303, façade 1590) and the Gothic Altstadt Rathaus. Inside the Rathaus is the magnificent Dronse meeting hall. The tourist office can help with individual details on other buildings.
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Türkenmarkt
Berlin goes Bosporus during this lively canalside farmers market where you can stock up on olives, feta spreads, loaves of fresh bread and mountains of fruit and vegetables, all at bargain prices. Grab your loot and head west along the canal to carve out your picnic spot in the little park by the Urbanhafen.
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Farmers Market
Sample a little of what Bavarian farmers dedicate themselves to producing: fresh fruit and vegetables, miles of the famous local sausages, meat, baked goods, cheese and other palate-pleasing delights. The red-and-white sunshades set against the fresh flower stalls make this an all-round sensual delight.
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Trödelmarkt
Lying low in this quiet Berlin suburb, this tidy assortment of clothes, homewares, books, videos, CDs and knick-knacks is generally better displayed and maintained than at other less-subdued Berlin markets. Not a bad spot for finding preloved (but well-kept) designer labels and lovely paste jewellery.
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Flohmarkt Schöneberg
Pro and amateur vendors mix it up at this neighbourhood market, where bargaining skills are easily honed. It’s not the trendiest of markets, but it’s fun to ricochet between here and the food market on Winterfeldtplatz on Saturdays. Savvy punters show up early for the best finds.
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Christkindlmarkt
The Christkindlmarkt in December is a well-stocked fulfiller of traditional Christmas wishes. Crèche scenes, 'smoking figures' carved in the Erzgebirge and spicy-sweet Lebkuchen (gingerbread) are some of the favourites. Flea markets are held on the square at other times of year.
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Fischmarkt
The Fischmarkt in St Pauli has been a Hamburg institution since 1703 and still defines the city's life and spirit. Locals of every age and walk of life join curious tourists, and you can buy everything from cheap sweatshirts to tulips.
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Flohmarkt Riem
Like urban archaeologists, you have to sift through trash and detritus to unearth treasure at Bavaria's largest flea market, far out of town by the trade fair grounds in Riem. Take the U2 to Messestadt-Ost.
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Antikmarkt Am Ostbahnhof
Plunge onto a cheerful line of antiques and collectibles (such as old coins and banknotes, Cold War relics, gramophone vinyl, books, stamps and jewellery). Snack vendors stand by to assuage hunger pangs.
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Flohmarkt Strasse des 17 Juni
West of the Tiergarten S-Bahn station, this big market is a tourist favourite, making bargains as rare as tulips in Tonga. Come here for Berlin memorabilia, stuff from granny's closet and jewellery.
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Flohmarkt am Arkonaplatz
Easily combined with the Mauerpark flea market, this one feeds the retro frenzy with plenty of groovy furniture, accessories, clothing, vinyl and books, including plenty of GDR memorabilia.
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Kollwitzplatzmarkt
Velvety gorgonzola, juniper- berry-smoked ham, crusty sourdough bread and all manner of organic produce are the kinds of exquisite morsels scooped up by locals at this posh market.
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Winterfeldtmarkt
Spending Saturdays at this upscale farmers and crafts market is a ritual for many Berliners. Do as they do and cap off a spree with coffee or breakfast in a nearby cafe.
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Flohmarkt am Boxhagener Platz
There are few too many pros, but that just means you'll have to dig a little harder for the cool finds. On the plus side: prices are rock bottom.
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Flea Market
There's a regular flea market behind the Historisches Museum, along the Leine River Canal near Die Nanas .
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Markthalle
This huge covered market of food stalls and gourmet delicatessens is fantastic for a quick bite, both carnivorous and vegetarian.
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Flea Market
There's a renowned Flea Market on the Bürgerweide, north of the Hauptbahnhof (check exact dates at the tourist office).
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Neustädter Markthalle
A great spot to satisfy your shopping cravings is the Neustädter Markthalle, a gorgeously restored old market hall.
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Marktstrasse
For secondhand shopping, try the Schanzenviertel or Karolinenviertel, particularly Marktstrasse.
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Ottenser Hauptstrasse
In Altona, along Ottenser Hauptstrasse, hip clothing stores mingle with Turkish vendors.
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