Germany, as one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer goods, can offer its guests excellent shopping opportunities.
In addition to popular souvenirs, it is customary to buy fashionable shoes for children and adults, clothes, sporting goods, German cosmetics, local food products, including cheeses, chocolate, sausages - these goods are of the highest quality at a relatively low cost.
In Germany, stores often adhere to a strict division of the range of all goods into price categories. Various retail outlets may only offer mid-priced products or high-end brands intended for affluent consumers.
Local kitchen utensils such as knives and china also rank high among the goods purchased by tourists in Germany. It should be noted that one of the most popular cities among tourists for shopping is Munich. Shopping in 2015 will delight consumers with the purchase of inexpensive small household and household appliances of famous brands. Such a purchase will save money, as well asguarantees that the purchased goods will meet the highest German quality standards.
Let's take a look at the most popular shopping areas.
Maximilianstrasse
The most luxurious and glamorous corner of the city. There are brand shops and boutiques of fashionable shoes, clothes, famous jewelry houses, art workshops and galleries where you can buy luxury accessories while shopping in Munich. Walking here, you can go to Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Dior, Gianfranco Ferre, Hugo Boss, Versace and Louis Vuitton stores and update your wardrobe with clothes from famous designers.
Teatinerstrasse
This is the most elegant street in the city. Tourists prefer to walk along it, while visiting numerous branded stores and luxury boutiques, making a pleasant shopping experience in Munich. One of the most popular shopping centers in the city, Pyat Dvorov, is located on Theatinerstrasse.
Neuhauserstrasse
This is the main shopping area, which consists of 2 streets. A variety of souvenir shops and trading houses peacefully coexist here, while all the goods that are presented in them will satisfy consumers with different incomes and tastes who go shopping in Munich. Neuhauserstrasse has been declared a pedestrian zone, so you can safely stop while listening to the performances of various street artists.
Hohenzollernstrasse
This street is visited by those who want tostroll through the same boutiques as the residents of the city. It mainly opens regional boutiques and shops, opticians, perfume and haberdashery stores and other outlets.
Kaufingerstrasse
Many tourists tend to go shopping in Munich to get to this street, because there are shops that sell various goods at affordable prices. For example, the younger generation on Kaufingerstrasse can look after a daring outfit, while sophisticated buyers can pick up a new piece of jewelry with an exquisite Swarovski stone.
Shopping malls overview
It should be noted that there are practically no small shops "near the house" in this place. Local residents and city guests go shopping in Munich, reviews of which can be read below, in outlets and large shopping centers.
They always have a huge selection, in addition, there is the opportunity to dine, as well as have a good free time. Below is just a small list of popular shopping houses where you can buy quality items.
Olympia
Many people have probably heard about this shopping center. It was opened during the Olympic Games here, therefore, the name of this shopping facility arose by itself.
Shopping in Munich, reviews of which are presented below, can be carried out here in three trading houses, 135 branded stores, grocery department stores. In addition to visiting these outlets, consumers can takeactive participation in various events (very often concerts, exhibitions and fashion shows are held in this place). After shopping, you can relax in any of the restaurants and cafes.
Happy shopping can also be a language barrier, as the mall staff speaks perfect English.
Riem Arcaden
This shopping center is located in the east of Munich. It is a small exhibition town. Here, in 120 working stores, you can buy high-quality women's and men's clothing, shoes, perfumes and cosmetics, electrical appliances, photographic products, books and stationery. It is worth noting that shopping in Munich in January is very profitable, since active sales begin here at this time.
In the three-story center, if necessary, you can have a delicious lunch (several restaurants and cafes offer Bavarian cuisine, pizza, sushi, as well as a snack with the usual fast food).
You won't be bored while shopping either, as the cultural program is always accompanied by gifts and promotional offers.
Galeria Gourmet
The largest food gallery offers you a huge selection of products, the range and quality of which will satisfy even gourmets. It includes many departments, some of which are unique.
The wine department consists of a tasting room, where 12 people can taste more than 2000 types of these noble drinks at the same time. The staff of the department will also provide youhelp in choosing the best wine. Shopping in Munich in November is interesting for people here for the presence of young wine, which many seek to replenish their home bar.
Confectionery here is represented by the following brands: Reber, Niederegger and Lindt. The Pick&Mix bar is also open, where the customer can make their own assortment of marmalade, sweets and chocolate-covered fruits.
The fish department offers customers fresh fish of various noble breeds.
Schubeck Schmankerl is a store that can be called a real attraction of this gallery. About forty types of ice cream are made here every day.
Hugendubel
At the moment, this is the name of a small bookstore founded in 1893. Once a family business, it became a chain of bookstores (there are now more than forty across the country). In addition to a large selection of printed publications, it offers its customers the services of an online store and a service center.
Five Yards
This large shopping center includes five internal diverse courtyards, which are connected by corridors. This center covers a total area of about 17,000 square meters. There are about a dozen restaurants and cafes and 54 shops.
The best time to shop in Munich is in October. At this time, both residents of the city and tourists are actively sent here for shopping. This is not surprising, since at this time there are grandiose autumn sales. Besides, inIn addition to shoe stores and cosmetic stores, the shopping center presents famous brands, including Zara, Marc O’ Polo, Ermenegildo Zegna, etc.
Food markets
Germans love everything of high quality and natural, therefore, food markets are always crowded. A huge local food market is the Viktualienmarkt, which covers an area of 22,000 square meters. No other market can boast such a wide range of products. Here, 140 farms offer buyers homemade meat and poultry, exotic fruits, cheeses and other dairy products, fish and spices.
In the market, you can also become a spectator and participant in various folk festivals. In this place, everyone celebrates a summer holiday, a brewer's day, a cradle of a prominent figure, a gardener's day, the opening of the asparagus season.
Very lucky for everyone who manages to watch the dance of the market women. It is a huge carnival. Everyone who was behind the counter yesterday takes part in it.
Traders treat this holiday with special responsibility: they prepare traditional costumes, learn the song repertoire, and also work with dance teachers.
Theresienwiese
This is the largest flea market in Europe. The time is mid-April, in the same place where Oktoberfest takes place. It is forbidden to sell new products here. Only used goods will be available for purchase upon arrival in Munich. Shopping 2015, reviews of which can be viewedbelow, will provide an opportunity to purchase goods here from several thousand sellers. A visit to this event for fans of fleamarket and connoisseurs of antiques will be one of the most important in the coming year.
Olympiapark
This flea market runs throughout the year. The site is located under the trees in the parking lot.
Messegelände Riem
Once there was an airport here, and today the territory is surrounded by a calm sleeping area. This place has a flea market every Saturday.
Auer Dult
This fair can be visited from the beginning of spring to the end of autumn in Haidhausen. She works for a whole week at the site near the church. It mainly presents antiques and household appliances.
Christmas markets
All Munich before Christmas shines with garlands and bright lights. Several unique and amazing Christmas markets are open here at this time.
The most colorful fair is usually considered the one that takes place on Marienplatz. It is opened by the burgomaster. Lights are lit on the main Christmas tree immediately after his speech. Please note that this bazaar is called the largest in the city for a reason. It is spread over an area of 20,000 square meters, covering the nearby Kaufingerstraße, Einstraße, Liebfraustrasse, Fürstenfelder, Rindermarktplatz and Rosenstraße.
The latter is famous for the fact that the nursery market operates here. Also, if you come shopping in Munich in December, you will find a huge range of Christmas toys.
Immediately after shopping, you can just relax or have a beer. For this purpose, very quiet corners are ideal, which can be found without difficulty, despite the festivities.
Shopping in Munich: reviews of tourists
Many vacationers, having been in Munich, tend to share reviews about this wonderful city and about shopping in it. Tourists are amazed by the huge number of shopping centers and shops, adequate prices for high-quality goods, as well as regular sales. Some complain that vacationers spend most of their time shopping, not having time to enjoy the sights of the city.
