Berlin - Shopping

KaDeWe, as Berliners call Europe's biggest department store, is famous not only for perfumery and jewelry,... but above all for its large food hall. There are also lots of opportunities to taste the wares on offer. However, the prices in this consumer paradise match its size, so remember to bring enough money. more

This branch of the French department store chain put the shopping district of the old Berlin, the Friedrichstraße,... back on the map. The clothes are French-styled and not cheap, but affordable. Jewelry, perfume and a selection of French foods are also an attraction. more

The little man that appeared on traffic lights in former East Germany is still visible at every crossroad... in eastern Berlin: the symbol has long since achieved cult status. It is proudly displayed on bags, T-Shirts and posters; it is used as a fridge magnet, a bottle opener, and for many other purposes. There are branches of this successful shop at the Potsdamer Platz shopping arcades and in the Dom Aquarée on the boulevard Unter den Linden, for example. more

Everything for stylish furnishing and elegant decoration can be found here on five floors.

Bric-a-brac enthusiasts flock to Berlin's largest flea market every weekend. While the variety is great,... true bargains have become more scarce. more

In addition to an extensive choice, this antiquarian bookshop focussing on autographs, art, history and... literature also offers other services, such as special searches, drafting reports or compiling entire libraries. more

Shoppers will find everything under one roof here, whether it is books, CDs, records, videos or CD-ROMs.... But although the selection is wide, you're unlikely to find unusual books or recordings here. By contrast, the extended opening hours are very customer-friendly. more

The established hat designer creates highly praised chic headwear for all occasions.

Frisbees, boomerangs, single- and multi-line kites, juggling equipment, spinning tops, wind chimes and... night-time decorations. An unusual shop for games and sporting goods. more

Deliciously handcrafted chocolates and truffles have been produced here for more than 40 years - some... even feature the addition of unusual ingredients such as garlic or curry powder. A delicatessen range including mustard and jam accompanies the sweet delicacies. more

For almost 130 years, brushes, brooms and basketware have been made at the Berliner Blindenanstalt (Berlin... Institute for the Blind). Several years ago, a collaborative project was launched with young designers, who transform these practical and high-quality everyday items into fun, modern "objects of desire". A popular souvenir is the Brandenburg Gate - shaped like a hand brush. more

If you want to treat your children during your trip to Berlin or simply look for another present for... the kids, you have found the right address at this shop in Friedrichshain. Wooden toys, wooden stick figures, dolls filled with spelt wheat - everything is high quality, ecologically tested and ideally suited to children's play and fun time. more

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, TV current affairs talk show host Sabine Christiansen, top model... Eva Padberg and many other female celebrities appreciate the classical and beautiful creations by fashion designer Anna von Griesheim. more

Shoes with wooden soles that are ecologically correct and have the reputation of being comfortable and... unbelievably durable. The popular footwear is now also available in shops in Hamburg, Reykjavik, Tokyo and Kobe. more

Potsdamer Platz is also a shopping mall with American archetype. The generously laid-out building houses... otherwise unassuming shops and outlets spread across three stories. more

The perfect shop for inventors and people who are looking for extraordinary things. Creative brains have... the chance to present and sell their inventions here - unique objects, which cannot be bought anywhere else, just wait to be discovered. more