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KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens)   Berlin

KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens), Berlin

 37 Reviews  Kaufhaus des Westens (abbreviated KaDeWe) is a German department store in the center of the capital Berlin. It is located in the Tauentzienstraße in the Schöneberg district, close to the... 

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Königsallee   Düsseldorf

Königsallee, Düsseldorf

 17 Reviews  You can easily learn the interesting background of the Kö. Where was the german king was thrown with horse droppings? And many more interesting news, tales and history. The game is only available in... 

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market-place   Mainz

market-place, Mainz

 3 Reviews  There are so many ultramodern stores right across the square from the Cathedral. It's very easy to get lost in them. What I found good was a number of kiosks where you can have a snack; a large number... 

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Ku-Damm (Kurfürstendamm)   Berlin

Ku-Damm (Kurfürstendamm), Berlin

 22 Reviews  They sold young, trendy, up-to-the-minute clothing and accesories for girls in their teens and twens. In opinion of Urszula(matcrazy0) good choice of interesting clothes for young feeling women -... 

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Old Town   Düsseldorf

Old Town, Düsseldorf

 5 Reviews  Since Uerige is a tourist stop of the highest order they also sell souvenirs. There is a glass case from which you choose from amongst the beery goodies. Alt bier glasses and beer mats are probably... 

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Old Town   Mainz

Old Town, Mainz

 2 Reviews  There was a little shop in the old part of Mainz. I was fascinated by the decorations outside, so we went in. And I was not dissappointed inside. The decorations, the colours, the smell have been... 

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Souvenirs   Berlin

Souvenirs, Berlin

 22 Reviews   I have described in my Local Customs tip how the East Berlin pedestrian crossing lights created a sort of cult enthusiasm for the little figure known as Ampelmann. So popular is he that he has his... 

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Flea Markets   Berlin

Flea Markets, Berlin

 10 Reviews   Flea markets are something of a Berlin tradition. They are usually held at the weekend, especially on Sundays, and wherever you are staying you are likely to find one somewhere nearby. We went to the... 

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Europa Center   Berlin

Europa Center, Berlin

 9 Reviews  Europa Center is a big mall that offers on different floors all sorts of stores, gifts, books, music, electronic, clothing shops. The nicest thing the mall offers, are the many coffee and ice places,... 

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Markets   Berlin

Markets, Berlin

 9 Reviews  At the eastern end Bergmannstraße there was "Markthalle" on the left (official name: "Marheinekehalle") with various food sold including Greek and French cheese, Asian and other spices, Turkish... 

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Galeries Lafayette   Berlin

Galeries Lafayette, Berlin

 6 Reviews  A piece of France in ... Berlin In keeping up Berlins reputation to be a city with a keen sense of style, Galeries Lafayette is another occasion for buying elegant, brand-name French designs,... 

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Potsdamer Platz   Berlin

Potsdamer Platz, Berlin

 5 Reviews  I found many shopping centers around the city, all of them tempting to buy buy things. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately for my wallet?!) I was there during holidays and most days shops were... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Farmyard sale - best fresh fruits

by Trekki

When you are travelling around in Germany and like to buy some fruit or vegetables - no necessity to go to a supermarket, if you have the possibility to buy directly from the farmer.During summertime, you even can buy directly at small food stalls on streets.You can be sure that all of the food you buy is fresh (unlike in supermarkets sometimes the fruits or veggies already have seen better days), and is from surrounding farmland (and not plastic food, grown in greenhouses).These kinds of farmyard sales are usually called Hofverkauf, or "frisch vom Erzeuger" (fresh from the farmer), etc. Usually, you can get strawberries, raspberries, asparagus (in late spring and summer), salad, onions, apples, cherries, peas, cucumbers, tomatoes - any kind of fruit or veggies, you name it.Yes, it might be slightly more expensive than in a supermarket - but be aware, all fruit you buy is fresh.Update...

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Not so Supermarkets

by antistar

German supermarkets are, in general, pretty bad. They suffer from a combination of deep discount dependence, and a near total inability to consider the needs of the customer. Germany is the deep discount capital of Europe. Germans are obsessed with low prices, and this has led to a market dominance of deep discount supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl of about 2/3rds.The likes of Aldi buy in bulk, and buy the cheapest they can find. There's little point looking for your favourite brands, as they aren't usually there. The quality of the vegetables, and particularly the meat which has had some health scares recently, is pretty low. Go to a small grocery instead. The only good thing about these kinds of supermarkets is that they keep the prices low.Outside of the deep discount stores you can find some better quality supermarkets, ranging from the relatively low cost E-Centers (Edeka), through to...

Pharmacies/Chemists/Drug Stores

by antistar

From paracetemol to prescriptions there is only one place in Germany to serve your needs: licensed pharmacies. There's no supermarket competition selling jug fulls of painkillers at discount prices here, so you will have to pay over the odds in these small private drug stores. While the prices are higher than you would find in the UK or US, the service is usually top notch. From my experience the staff are highly qualified and knowledgeable, and tend to speak excellent English. They usually tag on a free gift for each sale, like a sachet of vitamins or a packet of tissues, as if to soften the blow when you see how lighter your wallet is on leaving.They tend to stock many of the world famous brands, like Rennie stomach settlers, but they also have a number of home grown brands that are popular here, but unheard of abroad, such as the Dolormin range of Ibuprofen painkillers. If you just...

Edica: Camp Shop

by mustertal

You will find the camp shop at Camping Munstertal well stocked with local goods,fresh bread and wonderful wine and Kuchen They also have a good stock of camping equipment (spares) + swimwear, table tennis and football's. Try their fresh bread roll's that arrive early in the morning's.There are also 3 supermarkets on the Staufen bye pass. Try the local Muller Thurgau,Ballrechten-Dottingen and the Schlossberg Gutadel.

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Any German shop!: fantastic alcoholic drink

by joolssss

Jagermeister is a fantastic drink, and hard to find outside Germany so stock up! It tastes like the nicest yummiest medicine you can imagine! its grgeous and packs a whopping 40%! Have a try in a bar or restaurant first as its not to everyones taste I am sure.! about £10 per bottle

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Hugo Boss, Joop, Nike, Addidas, etc, etc: Cheap and Chic in Metzingen, Germany

by brettsworld2005

I live 7 hours away in Italy but it's worth it just for the amazing discounts you get here... the village is called METZINGEN, it's just southwest of Stuttgart. This whole village is completely dedicated to discount shopping. The crown jewel is the enormous Hugo Boss outlet center ( I didn't know it, but this is actually a German company.) The place is enormous. It's mostly mens' clothing and the prices are incredible. A leather jacket that costs 1000 euros in the store was 300 euros here. A 800 euro suit could be gotten for 250 euros. In addition, there are stores of other manufacturers including Joop, Polo, Nike, Addidas, and many more. They close at 6PM Saturdays and are closed Sundays.

Doctor Müller's Erotik Shop: Doctor ! Doctor ! Here's the cure in Frankfurt

by 850prc

Well, I've never checked a more appropriate VT category for a shopping tip. "other". :)Dr. Müller's is a world renowned chain of "sex toy" shops in Germany. Many a world traveller has been shocked and yet strangely entertained by the Dr. Müller shop out at Frankfurt Main airport.This shop in the photo is in downtown Frankfurt, near the Hauptbahnhof area. What to buy? What to buy?Well, let's just sum it up by saying it depends on YOU. (.....and on the attitude of your significant other)I wonder if betrothed couples in Germany ever register their "gift wish list" at Dr. Müller's? That could make for an interesting wedding shower I'd think.Our friends back home are always horrified to learn of the open German mind, with regard to sex. Americans have a habit of equating sex shops to something really really pornographic, and in Germany you'll learn that it's not quite that way. I have to...

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The Mercedes Smart Car: GET (a) SMART

by 850prc

Any local Daimler-Benz automobile dealership in Germany. If you've always wanted to own a Mercedes, and you'd really like to do your part to kick OPEC's butt at the same time, you might look into purchasing one of the new Daimler-Benz "Smart" cars.They're Benz quality, overpriced a bit as usual and get darned good gas mileage. And, just in case you want to make sure your friends see you clearly, they come in a variety of very bright colors. This little Teutonic dune buggy will set you back at least $25,000 dollars. (more each day as the Euro gains strength)HEY DADS... a word of warning.... Don't let your almost-old-enough-to-drive teenaged daughter see these things. They have a very high "cute" factor.

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Local: Children's Clothing

by grandmaR

Instead of buying souveniers, when I visited a country I tried to buy clothing that could be worn, rather than sit around on mantlepieces or something like that. I would buy clothing for myself, or for my children. This dirndl (dress with a close-fitting bodice and full skirt, commonly of colorful and strikingly patterned material) is being used as a Halloween costume, but it could equally well be worn to church. This dress was bought a long time ago. I have no idea what the price would be now.

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Sales....

by Colzy

One of the things I like about Germany is its sales. When a shop advertises a sale it is a legitimate sale and the price is quite often heavily reduced. I'm talking about good quality merchandise for bargain prices. Another tip is if you find something you like, don't deliberate and go on to the next shop to have a look and return later to buy your item. You will end up disapointed because 9 times out of 10 someone else would have snapped it up as soon as you walked away. For example, I picked up an excellent winter jacket for nearly half of the original price. I have no idea how I will stay under my 20kg of luggage to fly back to Australia!

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A: I would look at www.d-k.de. website. They have Great Boat Trips starting at Dusseldorf or Cologne all the Way to Mainz, passing Koblenz And Lorelei .... The strech... 

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