Friedrichshain
Bargains abound at this smallish flea market right on the grounds of RAW Gelände, a former train repair station-turned-party village. It's wonderfully…
Must-see shopping in Germany
Friedrichshain
If you're after antiques and collectables, head to this sprawling market outside the Ostbahnhof station's north exit. The Grosser Antikmarkt (large…
Hamburg
In a city with such a distinguished classical music tradition, Geigenbau Winterling should be a pilgrimage place for serious musicians. You'll find…
Berlin
Forget about 10cm heels! Berlin-based Trippen’s shoes are designed with the human anatomy in mind, yet are light years ahead in style compared to the…
Prenzlauer Berg
Laid-back and low-key, Saint Georges bookshop is a sterling spot to track down new and used English-language fiction and nonfiction. The selection…
Bremen & the East Frisian Coast
Craftspeople in East Frisia have been using indigo dye to make patterned white-and-blue batik cloth for centuries; this little workshop on a back lane…
Schöneberg
If it's Wednesday or Saturday morning, you're in luck because ho-hum Winterfeldtplatz erupts with farm-fresh fare and lots of food stalls. Along with…
Kreuzberg
Run by the eccentric Sophie Raphaeline, this nonprofit boho outfit is really more a library and countercultural salon than a bookshop. Pick a tome from…
Prenzlauer Berg
Founded in 1989, this pioneering Berlin fashion label specialises in well-tailored clothing that’s feminine and versatile and divided into basics,…
Historic Mitte
Fans of Ritter Sport’s colourful square chocolate bars can pick up limited edition, organic, vegan and diet varieties in addition to all the classics at…
Berlin
An explosion of curves, patterns and colour fittingly characterise the Karim Rashid-designed flagship of this purveyor of 'Patchy Paul', 'Dildo Dolphin'…
Moselle Valley
Winemakers for 15 generations, the Oster family has vineyards located in the Moselle's prized Bremmer Calmont, Neefer Frauenberg and Ediger Elzhofberg…
Frankfurt am Main
Hundreds of tables and pavement-spread blankets are piled high with second-hand goods at this flea market; come early for finds. It takes place on…
Berlin
It took a vociferous grassroots campaign to save the little Ampelmann, the endearing fellow on East German pedestrian traffic lights. Now the beloved cult…
Berlin
This treasure trove is squarely focused on the printed word (much of it in English) in design, art, architecture, pop and photography, with a sprinkling…
Berlin
Fans of international comics and graphic novels can easily lose a few hours browsing around this very cool repository of books, DVDs, soundtracks and…
Hanover
Buy gifts with a good conscience at this fair-trade shop featuring the work of craftspeople from around the world – India, Thailand, Colombia, Chile and…
Prenzlauer Berg
Kerstin Jannsen has been designing sturdy, no-nonsense yet chic bags since 2003. All styles – from soft imitation leather shopping totes to children's…
Kreuzberg
Embark on a journey of discovery in this charmingly messy temple to the printed word. In an old frame factory, Motto stocks hundreds of distinguished…
City West & Charlottenburg
On the upper floor of the stylish Bikini Berlin concept mall, this 'supermarket' combines design, fashion, food and drinks under one industrial-chic roof…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
A full makeover by the late Josef Paul Kleihues turned this former GDR-era department store into a glitzy retail cube, complete with a glass-domed light…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
Folks from Hanover come to Wolfsburg just to shop at this massive outlet centre with over 70 stores selling discounted big-name collections from…
Berlin
Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and Oscar Wilde are among the fin-de-siècle artists who drew inspiration from the ‘green fairy’, as absinthe is also known…
Kreuzberg
What started as a graffiti magazine back in 1992 has evolved into a top spot for sneakers, streetwear and graffiti supplies. Browse an entire wall of…
Käthe Wohlfahrt Weihnachtsdorf
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
With its mind-boggling assortment of Yuletide decorations and ornaments, this huge shop lets you celebrate Christmas every day of the year. Many of the…
City West & Charlottenburg
Given the sort of city Berlin is, sooner or later you may just need to update your fetish wardrobe, and Hautnah’s three floors of erotic outfits should do…
Neukölln
Is it a store? Or a cafe? In fact, this blackbird sings its song for lovers of vintage clothing and fabulous homemade cakes and locally roasted java…
Frankfurt am Main
At this traditional Sachsenhausen ceramics manufacturer, you can buy an authentic Bembel made either here on the premises or at Töpferei Maurer's larger…
Berlin
The first German branch of this coveted Australian beauty label is worth stopping by if only to admire the stunning Bauhaus-inspired store that's tiled in…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
This boutique in the Magniviertel sells all fair-trade fashions for women and men from numerous brands, many made with organic fabrics. Pieces come in…
Berlin
This Berlin-based label designs urban fashions for grown-up men and women with a penchant for classic styles and subdued colours. Each collection is…
Berlin
An outgrowth of the Rotation record shop (a top purveyor of house and techno on vinyl in town), this shop is a platform for sustainable street fashion by…
Hamburg
Perfectly at home next to the palatial Fairmont Vier Jahrseiten Hamburg, this luxury concept store pulls a fine portfolio of five-star brands – including…
Kreuzberg
Fans of international comics and graphic novels can easily lose a few hours in this very cool repository of books, DVDs, soundtracks and knick-knacks…
Bacharach
On the corner of Rosenstrasse in the town centre, the stark icy-white walls, exposed slate and wooden beams at Friedrich Bastian's Weingut provide a…
Friedrichshain
This popular farmers market brings out the entire neighbourhood for fresh fare along with homemade liqueurs, a global cheese selection, exotic spices,…
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
The flagship store of this Berlin-based but internationally famous eyewear maker stocks more than 500 featherweight frames with their signature klutz…
Dresden
You can fully prepare yourself for a hike in Saxon Switzerland, as well as for an expedition to the Amazon jungle or arctic tundra, in this giant store…
Flohmarkt am Rathaus Schöneberg
Schöneberg
Pro and amateur vendors mix it up at this neighbourhood market, where prices are fair and bargaining skills are easily honed. Though not the trendiest of…
Berlin
Berlin-born Claudia Skoda has been a local design icon since the 1970s, when she used to party with David Bowie and Iggy Pop. Global fashionistas pop by…
