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…
Must-see shopping in Germany
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Friedrichshain
This popular farmers market brings out the entire neighbourhood for fresh fare along with homemade liqueurs, a global cheese selection, exotic spices,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kreuzberg
Beautifully renovated, this historic market hall is like a giant deli where vendors ply everything from organic sausage to handmade cheese, artisanal…
