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This is a great place to either shop for yourself, or to also bring some nice gifts back home for loved-ones. Choose uniquely-shaped bottles & some nice decorative wrapping to make a simple bottle of booze into a nice gift from Heidelberg. (try "Heidelberger Blaue Perle" = blueberry liquor)
All around the store there are shelves packed with big glass spheres full of delicious concoctions, brews and fermentations. Ask one of the sales staff for assistance, and you can open the tap to pour yourself a sample (of each...) before you buy.
I spent 1/2 hour trying to choose a few bottles... their assortment is so big, with so many yummy things: liquors made from any kind of berries or fruit, aromatic whisky (not your "ancient" variety, but still pretty decent), various wines and much more.
This store sells spirits, liquors and mixers / wines, dessert wines, etc. / jams, honey & other condiments / oils & vinegars. I can't help myself: I buy something here every time :-)
Depending on the season, the store has promotions for certain products. In summer, for example, you're most likely to find small cups with caipirinha or sangria for free tasting, and the bottles at discounted prices.
In winter, you absolutely MUST try their Xmas liquor, made with cloves, plums, vanilla and other gorgeous ingredients... I'm serious folks: you are truly missing out on something if you don't pick-up a couple of bottles! Mulled wine at the Xmas market is nice, but this stuff is even nicer for sipping at home.
Opening Hours:
Mondays to Saturdays 10:00am - 07:00pm.
Obviously a little bit more expensive that regular "supermarket booze" but so worth it! I paid 7 EUR for 1 litre of plum liquor. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: Hauptstrasse 159, 69117 HeidelbergPhone: 0049-6221-618158Directions: In the pedestrian precint, old town. (website is in German only)Website: http://www.likoere-hd.de/ Other Contact: Fax: +49-6221-618159
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 Post-World Cup
memorabilia, Heidelberg
(2006) by JessH,
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The best place to look for souvenirs are the stalls all around the Heilig Geist Church in the old town's pedestrian precinct (or "Hauptstrasse"). Some might call this a tourist trap but let's be honest: most of us deny it, but usually we DO buy ourselves some souvenirs. Admit it! haha! ;-)
Most of the stuff is your usual cheesy rip-off kitsh, but sometimes you may just find something a little taseful & treasured.
Have a look at the back of the church... there's an art gallery selling prints of traditional, modern or abstract Heidelberg images. And maybe a mouse pad for the office wouldn't be so bad? A fridge magnet for grandma? And a proper German 1-litre beer mug for your uncle?
I bought a Heidelberg sweatshirt (helps my homesickness) for 20 Euros, a funny kitchen apron for 10 Euros and 2 small wooden dolls for 3 Euros each.
--> Also see my seperate "things to do" tip on the Chocolaterie Knoesel, located right behind this church!
You can try to haggle, but most stall owners will have none of it. If the price is too high, compare with the other stalls (they all have pretty much the same things) or just leave it be. Leave a Comment Theme: GiftsAddress: Old town, "Marktplatz" (= market square)Directions: by the Heilig Geist Kirche (church)
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 Cockoo Clocks (Kaethe
Wohlfahrt, Heidelberg) by JessH, 4 more photos
--> Check this link for my separate Xmas-Market-Tip: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tp/1a2d2f.
Kaethe Wohlfahrt is the poster child of this spirit; a well-known chain of stores throughout Germany and of course there's also a store in Heidelberg's old town. This is a place where it's always "the season to be jolly" - Christmas decorations are on display & for sale 365 days a year! The window displays are truly magnificent and are changed regularly.
There are also plenty of souvenirs and decorational items for sale that are not "Xmassy", such as Cuckoo-Clocks, Garden Gnomes, hand-made dolls, Glass or Ceramic figurines, table cloths, Xmas Pyramids, Nutcrackers, cookie tins, limited edition collectors items, hand-made tree decorations, and so much more...
For those of you that can't get enough: you can order their products from their online catalogue! Visit the website for more info.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 06.00pm.
Saturdays: 11:00am - 05:00pm. (Sundays: Closed)
Many of the items are quite expensive, but the high level quality & craftmanship is undeniable. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Hauptstrasse 124, 69117 HeidelbergPhone: 0049 - 9861 4090Directions: (see picture for location map)Website: http://www.wohlfahrt.com/
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 by christine.j
Above all British food, cider, Malt Whisky, but also greeting cards, books in English, teapots etc.
It's a good deal cheaper than getting a plane ticket to London and doing your shopping there, but it's more expensive than in a German store.Most items cannot be found in a German store anyway. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: Kurfuerstenanlage 62Directions: Step out of the train station,cross the street and enter the building directly opposite.
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 Antiquariat Hatry by Nemorino
This one is conveniently located in the Old Town on the Main Street, right around the corner from the City Theater. So if you have some time to kill before the opera starts you can go in and have a look around.
This bookshop is actually much bigger than it looks from the outside. They have a huge selection of used books, carefully shelved by subject, and in my experience they are very helpful if you have special wishes.
Open Monday - Saturday 10:00 to 20:00. Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: Hauptstr. 119, HeidelbergPhone: (0 62 21) 2 62 02
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And what a peculiar store it is! Filled with unbelievably unique items, you will choose your items from purchase when it's your turn and by pointing them out to the sales person.
The store opens at 11:00 am and by 10:45 there was a long line forming outside.
You have to wonder if the guy sitting in the dental chair is some kind of warning about the results of shopping here! The choices are really unique; from foaming marshmellow type animals stuffed with gummy things to chocolate blended with an odd assortment of combinations; chili peppers, peppercorns and strawberries, spices..... Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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 Visit the Tea-Pavillon in
Heidelberg by JessH
The Tea Pavillon is easy to miss, so slow-down and take notice: a small yellow sign on one of the old town's buildings points into a small corridor, taking you past an age-old and dented wooden stairwell. Behind these stairs, enter through a small glass door into a tiny shop crammed full of delicious delights and wondrous trinkets.
This shop signifies everything I love about Heidelberg and old, European cities in general: step into a side-alley and discover something completely unique, tucked-away and hidden from "unworthy" visitors :-)
Here, you will find teas from all over the world as well as designer tea pots, hand-made cups & mugs, wind chimes, incense sticks, tee accessories, scented oils & candles, beautiful & unique gift ideas, etc. My reason for always visiting this shop are the hand-made, all-natural and incredibly yummy candies ("bonbons"). Made from various herbs & fruits, nothing beats a sore throat like their in-house candy creations!
If you're looking for something unique, visit the friendly staff at the Tea Pavillon in the Hauptstrasse (pedestrian precinct) of the old town in Heidelberg.
TIP: Be very careful when moving around in this small shop; if you break something, you pay for it.
There is something here for every budget. The sweets are charged by weight (pick 'n' mix your own). Leave a Comment Theme: GiftsAddress: Hauptstrasse 54, D-69117 HEIDELBERGPhone: 0049-6221-25719Directions: Opposite the old Anatomy Garden. Old Town; on the right side when walking towards the large church and the castle.Website: http://www.tea-pavillon.de/
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 German Souveniers by Callavetta
But there is more to this store than Holiday items. Every possible German artifact and cute little souvenier can be found here. Also there is a huge supply of charming postcards, greeting cards, cuckoo clocks, etc. etc. etc! Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftDirections: The Heidelberg store is located near the Universityplatz. There are also stores in Rothenburg, Garmisch, Rudesheim and Brugge.
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UNICORN is a gem of a shop located in the old town. You have probably heard of the cheap & cheerful souvenir stands by the Heilig Geist Kirche (holy ghost church) near the Market Square, and this store also specializes in souvenirs from Heidelberg and Germany in general - but this is different:
--> Souvenirs here are of the highest quality. This is a place for the serious collector; or for some serious presents for the special people in your life. Prices aren't cheap, but you get some truly amazing items for your money.
You can find high-quality kitchen products from German manufacturers, traditional clothing for men & women, beer steins (mugs) with intricate decoration (often hand-made), fine china crockery & tea sets, photography books, and the infamous Steiff soft toy collection.
The Steiff "Knopf im Ohr" toys will catch your eye in their large window display; everything from a small teddy bear (40 EUR) up to a 6-foot tall lifelike polar bear (4,100 EUR!) can be found here!!! In my opinion, these are no toys for drooling toddlers. These are beautiful items of the highest quality. A teddy or any other animal from the Steiff collection is a great gift, and one that can be treasured by a family (and a child that is old enough to appreciate it!) for many years. I'm seriously considering buying one or two special "furry friends" during my next visit...
A bit of fluffy history:
Margarete Steiff, a polio-stricken German seamstress, created a small elephant-shaped pin cushion in the year 1897. It became surprisingly popular as a children's toy, leading her to create more animals made from fabric. In 1902 her nephew, Richard Steiff, joins the company and creates the world's 1st toy bear with jointed arms & legs. In 1903, the bear makes it across the Atlantic to the USA where it is sold under the name "Teddy", after US President Theodore Roosevelt.
The trademark button in the ear was added in 1903 to combat the confusion created by numerous cheap copies flooding the world market. In 2005, the company celebrated its proud 125th birthday!
Prices start at approx. 9 EUR for a 6cm hedgehog, up to 4,100 EUR for a 6-foot tall polar bear! Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Hauptstrasse 151-153, 69117 HeidelbergPhone: +49-6221-160 730Directions: old town, near the Jesuiten Kirche (jesuit church).
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 Madonna for Hennes & Mauritz
(2007) by JessH
H&M is a Swedish brand now operating in countries worldwide. They have managed the seemingly impossible success of retail: ever-trendy clothes at very reasonable prices. If Madonna, Karl Lagerfeld & Kylie Minogue agree (all have designed collections for H&M) then I can't be so wrong, can I?!
There are 2 (two) H&M stores in Heidelberg: one at the entrance of the old town (Hauptstrasse No. 1), by the Bismarkplatz (this is ALWAYS my first stop when I visit Heidelberg) and the other is inside the Hauptstrasse (no. 37), about 10min by foot. Both stores have 2 levels, and if you cannot find your size in one shop, staff will call the other store to check for you.
I love H&M because:
> prices are reasonable.
> quality is good.
> the size on the hanger IS the actual size of the garment.
> fantastic selection of underwear & lingerie.
> their trousers are long enough for my long legs!
> they have large stocks of all items.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 08:00pm.
Saturday: 09:30am - 07:00pm.
--> UPDATE April 2008: H&M has emerged as the top performing European retail brand with a value of 10.4 billion euros!
Prices are extremely reasonable, and yet I always find I'm overspending and can hardly carry the bags afterwards! Leave a Comment Theme: Women's ClothesAddress: Haupstrasse, old town, HeidelbergPhone: +49-6221-438 523 / 600 525Website: http://www.hm.com
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