Shopping Tips

For those wanting to bring something home from Germany, we have selected some typical things to buy and some nice shopping places to see.

Things to buy
		"Haribo" gold bears are famous all around the world. "Milka" - the chocolate with the purple cow - is another famous German brand that has major success abroad. Further, "Lübecker Marzipan" has celebrated global success. Equally popular is "Nürnberger Lebkuchen", delicious ginger-bread first made by Franconian monks.
German wines grow in 13 different areas. Many of them are known throughout the world, such as the Moselle, Rhine, Main, Neckar, Saar and Nahe. Riesling is probably the best known German grape. "Vollrads Castle Winery" in the Rheingau has been producing one of the finest German rieslings since the early Middle Ages. You should ask for this wine if you come across a wine shop.
		The emblem of the city of Berlin represents a bear.  For this reason, you will find a variety of bears in souvenir shops. Most of the shops are situated "Unter den Linden".
Socialist memorabilia and design pieces from the former German Democratic Republic can be found in a shop located in a metal container at Friedrichshain, Ehrenbergstr. 3-7, underground train stop "Warschauer Straße".

Shopping places to see
The famous luxury department store "KaDeWe" celebrated its 100th birthday last year. Looking out over the rooftops of Berlin is the legendary 6th Floor, which stands out as a beacon for the discerning gourmet. Be enraptured by the unique flair and exclusive range of culinary specialities and highlights they offer.
		Located on Friedrichstrasse 71, near underground train stop "Französische Strasse", you will find one of the most beautiful and elegant shopping destinations in Europe: the "Quartier 206". Its cosmopolitan architecture with art deco flair of glass and black and white marble is a construction by world famous New York architects’ offices, Pei, Cobb, Freed & Partners. You will find designer shops of the international fashion elite.
The "Hackesche Höfe", built in 1905-07 in the former Jewish quarter of Berlin, were renovated after the fall of the wall. Now, they are the ideal place for trend-shopping with many boutiques, galleries, bars, cafes and restaurants. Many young Berlin fashion designers have their shops here. In the international fashion scene, the Berlin Style is often regarded to be the latest trend.