Kreuzberg
In her little shop, Doritt Körzell has shown a steady hand at making clued-up locals look good in fashionable yet affordable threads for over 20 years…
Kreuzberg
In her little shop, Doritt Körzell has shown a steady hand at making clued-up locals look good in fashionable yet affordable threads for over 20 years…
Vielfach – Das Kreativkaufhaus
Historic Mitte
Pick up unique gifts or souvenirs handmade in Germany at this store where artists and craftspeople can rent shelf space to display beauty products,…
City West & Charlottenburg
Vendors vie for your euros with yesteryear's fur coats, silverware, jewellery, lamps, dolls, hats and plenty of other stuff one might find in granny's…
Friedrichshain
As its name implies, most threads sold at this secondhand boutique are in subdued colours, whether it's jet black, charcoal grey or midnight blue. All are…
Berlin
Trend chasers could probably spend hours flicking through this gallery-style assortment of cool, obscure and small-print magazines from around the world…
Kreuzberg
At this alternative sex shop with a feminist slant, you can stock up on vegan condoms, Kegel balls, menstrual cups, dildos in all shapes, sizes and…
Berlin
Drink in the calming Zen atmosphere in this apothecary-style concept store that stocks dozens of hand-selected whole-leaf and hand-processed tea varieties…
Prenzlauer Berg
Viva vintage! With its selection of the most beautiful things from the '60s and '70s (especially from East Germany), this place is a tangible reminder of…
Friedrichshain
If you're a fan of Montecristo, Cohiba or Romeo y Julieta, you can indulge your passion in this upmarket cigar boutique with a 60-sq-metre humidor…
Berlin
Ex-MTV editor Leyla Piedayesh makes spot-on urban fashion that beautifully reflects Berlin's sassy, unconventional and bohemian spirit. Originally known…
Schöneberg
Winterfeldt Schokoladen stocks a vast range of international handmade gourmet chocolates, all displayed gallery-style in the original oak fixtures of a…
Friedrichshain
No matter if you're a dedicated rockabella or just want to look good at the next theme party, this boutique will kit you out with petticoats, sailor…
Hamburg
What began as an obsession with world-renowned Danish furniture-maker Finn Juhl has turned into a more open love affair with Danish design in general…
Trier
Over 250 craft beers are stocked at this specialist boutique, most of them German, such as liquorice oatmeal stout from Pax Bräu, Sunday Pale Ale from And…
Neukölln
A veritable living room for Neukölln scenesters, Sameheads is all over the place: the shop-gallery-bar-party-space is also a soapbox for budding talent of…
Berlin
It's always worth popping by this key gallery to sniff out the latest names in contemporary art. Its founder, Gerd Harry Lybke, has a knack for…
Berlin
If you worship at the altar of hedonism, you’ll appreciate the wide range of luxe erotica and kink couture in this classy shop decked out in sensuous…
Berlin
Sleek, minimalist and gallery-style, No 74 is the first adidas select store in the world and the holy grail for kool kids in search of the latest footwear…
The Black Forest
Opposite the Benedictine monastery, Klostermühle has been filling the lanes of the Altstadt with the comforting aroma of freshly baked spelt loaves from…
Cologne
With a branch in Berlin, this small indie boutique chain now supplies the same quality threads, accessories and jewellery to Cologne's fashion-forward men…
Historic Mitte
It took a vociferous grassroots campaign to save the little Ampelmann, the endearing fellow on East German pedestrian traffic lights. Now the beloved cult…
Munich
Anyone with an admiration for top-quality design from Germany and further afield should make a beeline for this store. Last-a-lifetime household items…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
It's 'lucky children' indeed who end up with something from this fashion-forward kids clothing shop, which carries fun, trendy stuff for children, from…
Kreuzberg
Beautifully renovated, this historic market hall is like a giant deli where vendors ply everything from organic sausage to handmade cheese, artisanal…
Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr von Bassermann-Jordan
German Wine Route
One of Deidesheim's oldest and most prestigious wineries, dating back nearly three centuries, produces exceptional Riesling and sauvignon blanc in…
Altstadt
This stunning concept store is partly about homeware brands, from local designers to international stars. But just as much thought has gone into the…
Trier
Stock up on everything you need for a vineyard hike or other outdoor activities at this independent outdoors shop. Along with clothing and footwear, it…
Friedrichshain
Wrapped around leafy Boxhagener Platz, this fun flea market is just a java whiff away from oodles of convivial cafes. Although the presence of pro vendors…
Lower Saxony & Bremen
Put a lid on it at this cute little hat shop in the Magniviertel area. Designer Margret Porwoll makes headgear for both men and women by hand – everything…
Friedrichshain
Low-key and friendly, this pioneer on Wühlischstrasse (aka Friedrichshain's 'fashion mile') is great for kitting yourself out head to toe with affordable…
Berlin
Artesanal edibles and drinkables made in Berlin are the ammo of this little shop tucked into a back courtyard of the Hackesche Höfe. From honey to gin,…
Bremen City
Watch this gold and silver jewellery being made right in the studio in the window. Choose from necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings – in interesting…
Stuttgart
A good one for rainy-day shopping, this architecturally striking new mall houses a host of design, high-street and fashion stores such as Diesel, American…
Berlin
Get that hip 'just back from Berlin' look by stocking up on locally made threads at Edda Mann's style emporium. She has championed local indie designers…
Moselle Valley
Watch sweets being boiled and crafted using century-old techniques and tools at this traditional shop. Some of the more unusual flavours include Riesling…
Nuremberg
This small shop just off the tourist drag stocks a whopping 350 types of beer, from local Franconian suds to Hawaiian ales, fruity Belgian concoctions to…
Prenzlauer Berg
This compact multilabel boutique is great for sourcing sustainable and fair-trade fashion from both up-and-coming Berlin designers and established imports…
Schöneberg
This Berlin-based label designs urban fashions for grown-up men and women with a penchant for classic styles and subdued colours. Also stocks other 'it'…
Hamburg
The Altona outpost of this designer (yet affordable) Danish homewares shop is a neighbourhood favourite and has an array of homewares that capture the…
City West & Charlottenburg
With its mind-boggling assortment of traditional German Yuletide decorations and ornaments, this shop lets you celebrate Christmas year-round. It's…