THE TOP 11 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT
11 essential things to know about shopping in Berlin
Berlin is a paradise for shopping: a huge selection of products from all over the world combined with affordable prices in one of the cheapest capitals of Europe. Over 60 malls, one of Europe's top 3 department stores, a countless number of passionate special shops, Sunday flea markets and so on.
Here are the most important things to know about shopping in Berlin.
Here are the most important things to know about shopping in Berlin.
- Berlin offers all kind of shopping experiences: High-end department store KaDeWe, luxury boulevards, over 60 malls, shopping streets and cosy quarters, market halls and local street markets.
- Prices: Berlin has not many outlet stores but very good prices at all. For fashion end of January and end of July are traditional season's end sales.
- Tax-free: Non-EU citizens who purchase and export for private consume can apply for VAT refund (7% or 19% of prices).
- Payment: Cash is welcome: Not all shops accept credit cards - especially small and specialised ones.
- Opening days & times: Shops are not open 24/7 and closed on Sundays except on Shopping Sundays.
- Specialised shops deliver an outstanding shopping experience: You buy more expertise, passion and a mission than just a product.
- Berlin has many second hand shops. On Sundays various flea markets allow shopping for special interests.
- KaDeWe: The extraordinary luxury department store is worth a visit - also for foodies.
- Week(end) markets are the most precious shopping occasions on Saturday mornings, also a tip for foodies.
- Christmas markets: Four weekends before Christmas over 50 different markets open for visitors - a few only for a day.
- Safety: Pickpockets like crowded places and not aware people. Please always care for your safety.