Shopping in Germany

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Many tourists who come to Germany, attracts shopping in this European country. Large shopping malls, shops and boutiques, which represent the clothing, footwear and accessories of the best brands, small souvenir shops - very popular among tourists. Here you will have a great opportunity to buy goods recognized manufacturers in the world at a discount of 10-70% - in the shop at the factory. Prices are stable in the whole year, there are seasonal sales and the system of Tax Free.

The most difficult thing in Germany - of the whole set of items to purchase gifts truly German, and not honest Chinese fakes. So, now, the German:

     Beer, for example, or Weizen Vaysbir- fermenting wheat fermented beer with an alcohol content of 5 to 5.4%. with spicy fruit flavors, Pilsner - brewed since 1842, drunken Altbier, schwarzbier - black "peasant", gives strength, Cologne Kölsch beer, rye and March beer (Mertz), beer Rauhbir with "smoked" flavor. All this grandeur can be supplemented by the German "vyurstami" - sausages with beer. Good to drink German beer from the traditional German painted mugs with lid.
     Eiswein - sweet wine with honey taste of the frozen overripe grapes hand-pressed. Strong liqueur Jagermeister - infused with 56 herbs and good schnapps, which is said to improve digestion.
     Porcelain Company Meissen, which is already more than three hundred years, and painted by hand made ​​paints from his own laboratory. When buying a new statue of tea or a couple, you will immediately become the owner of antiques. Corresponding cost.
     Sweet tooth will enjoy pastries, chocolate, candy and gingerbread with frosting - it is something unbelievable - decorated with chocolate, nuts, marmalade - very tasty and fragrant.
     Souvenirs: pewter glasses with hunting, marine and pastoral scenes, nutcrackers, ornaments for windows, wooden toys and Christmas tree from «Kathe Wohlfahrt». German Bears - symbols of Berlin and bears factory Clemens. There are collectible bears Clemens passports with information about the artist, number of copies, the personal number.
     German cosmetics Nivea, Schwarzkopf, Essence. Prices - almost two times lower than Russian, the quality is incomparably better. In addition, the German stores selection of products of these brands a lot more than we do.
     Kitchen brand Solingen produces forged German knives, manicure sets and cutlery. Good quality and price rather big. You can find them in specialized stores of the manufacturer Wuesthof and retail of household and household goods.

In Germany, you can reclaim the VAT of 19%. Keep receipts for purchases over 25 euros and fill in a declaration, present them with the goods at the customs.

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Shops and boutiques Frankfurt


Frankfurt - business and transportation center of Germany, a dynamic modern city. Business people respect the precision and discipline, can therefore trade areas are located in the city is compact, street flow smoothly into one another, which saves time and protects feet.
Popular outlets

If you go to the metro station Hauptwache, then in a westerly direction and reach the streets Shtayveg Gёteshtrasse, and to the east - the well known Zeil. Zeil parallel south is another shopping street - Tёngesgasse. Kaiserstrasse is close to the south-west of the aforementioned metro station, but you can go closer - at the station Willy-Brandt-Platz, or start learning shopping street from the Central Station.
As for the most expensive brands, the Frankfurt-am-Main of them is better to forget. Come expensive and the choice is poor. If no Armani and D & G light is not nice, and the rest is meaningless, then welcome to the street couture Gёteshtrasse. Not far behind on the part of the glamor and Kaiserstraße. More democratic brands can be found on the continuation Gёteshtrasse - street Steinweg and, of course, on the Zeil.
On a pedestrian street Zeil-brand boutiques full of narrow specialization, and major department stores. «Peak and Cloppenbur», «Karstadt», «My Zeil», «Zeilgalerie» save time buyers can quickly see the range of goods in the city, to orient in local prices, shop, and relax with a cup of coffee or something stronger.
Kaiserstrasse - old street with preserved houses made of sandstone, which is rare because of the massive destruction of the city during the Second World War. Here you can find a standard set of expensive retail shops - clothing, jewelry, accessories, interior design, photography and video, art exhibition and sale, antique shops. Department of the most noticeable - Skyscraper BFG. Under the exclusive boutiques it is divided into three floors.
The main specialization of the district Alt-Sachsenhausen - works of art and antiques. On the banks of River Main on Saturday until about two o'clock in the afternoon running flea market.

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Shops and boutiques of Baden-Baden


Baden-Baden - a quiet resort town Millionaire city where public resting leisurely enjoy the unique mineral springs, the contemplation of the Rhine valley and the mountains bordering it. Under a respectable guests and boutiques of Baden-Baden. Mass-market and flea market here is not held in high esteem, boutiques offer luxury goods segment. Huge shopping malls where you can buy everything at once, and no. Baden-Baden in the sense of stores - a city of small boutiques.
Popular outlets

Streets and Langestrasse Sophienstrasse - pedestrian shopping street with a lot of the most elegant shops, crowding each other. The majority of those representations of famous brands or highly specialized shops selling, for example, medical devices or cosmetics. Multi-brand stores less, but they are. So, boutique Baerbel Hausner offers women's and men's collections from Prada, Fendi, Christian Dior, Fendi, Chloe.
Wagener Mode - This department can be called almost the main trendsetter in Baden-Baden. Shoppers will find clothes and accessories for men and women. Sales consultants surround visitors attention and care, help pick up clothes. If a few days later it turned out that the clothes are not approached, problems with the exchange or refund will not be.
Christmas market opens in late November and lasts until the New Year. About Kurhaus building offers a lot of traditionally decorated stalls, lighted garlands, and driving around in a carriage through the city angel announces the opening festivities begin from the extensive cultural activities program. Stalls offering souvenirs, Meissen porcelain, jewelry, all kinds of goodies and much more.

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Shops and markets Leipzig


Leipzig - the capital of the federal state of Saxony, the largest city in Germany. Known, including its international fairs. Therefore, his second name - Messestadt (city fairs). They annually over 25. This phenomenon has historical roots. Lipsk settlement formed at the crossroads of two important trade routes - the Royal and Imperial roads. The main source of income for the villagers is trading.
Malls and shopping centers

Leipzig is notable for its shopping malls. They flow smoothly into one another. Walk through the arcades can be called cultural and architectural tour, and shopping. In the fall of the city to organize parties passages (Leipziger Passagenfest), to which the Times various cultural and gastronomic events.

The most famous passages of the city - Maedler, Koenigshaus, Barthels Hof, Petersbogen, Specks Hof, Strohsack. Of course, they combine luxury brands in the exquisitely decorated stores also offer products from all over Germany. Fashion lovers forget about worldly affairs, getting here.

In building the railway station is also fashionable and famous shopping center Promenaden. In addition to the variety of products it offers visitors a cultural program.

Paunsdorf Center is located in the same area of the city at some distance from the center, but has a good transport infrastructure, so get to it by public transport without any problems. It is the largest shopping center in Leipzig and the second largest in Germany. Household appliances, electronics, jewelry, clothing, food - all the traditional filling shopping malls represented in it.
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Christmas market opens in the last days of the year in the historical part of the city on the square in front of the town hall. Santa Claus visits the market every day and talks to the kids. Here you can walk in a magical forest and count the days until the feast of the longest Christmas calendar, listen to the choir boys attend the parade of brass bands and, of course, to buy gifts for friends and relatives.

Hike to the flea market is associated with passion. Suddenly, under a pile of things will be able to find something interesting and buy for a penny? On the last weekend of each month at Bornaische Strasse arranged antique flea market. And on Saturdays Kohlrabizirkus, working night flea market from 15 to 23 hours. If Asian countries organize evening markets due to climatic features, the more important for Europe - many residents work even on weekends. In the evening hours of relax and take a nice hunt for rarities and vintage.

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Shops and shopping centers in Dresden


Dresden, with a light hand the German art historian Herder called "Florence on the Elbe" because of its location on the river bank, Baroque architecture and collections of art, comparable to the Florentine. But not only historical and cultural splendor of Dresden attracts many visitors. Tourists appreciate the abundance of stores with low prices, and during seasonal sales shopaholic city is filled from different countries who came solely for purchases.
Popular shopping points

Prague street that starts right from the train station and runs to the city center - the main shopping route Dresden, and is suitable for all budgets. Of course, the most delicious prices are in the season of sales. This is a street fashion boutiques, shopping malls, antique shops and restaurants. It is strategically positioned on both sides of the street and reminds one huge shopping mall. Most large stores, "Centrum Galerie", "Karstadt" and "Altmarkt-Galerie". Instead of taking a deep breath, you can have a cup of coffee at the Vienna area - and shopping. After the Anglo-American bombing had to rebuild the street, so that the process runs have to admire the architecture of the period of socialism.
Hauptstrasse - beautiful paved pedestrian street with its Baroque architecture connects Markt Neustadt (New Town Market Square) and one of the most beautiful squares - Albertplatts. That is, connects the Old and New Town. On the street you must visit "Passage artisans", where you can not only buy pieces of folk art, but personally observe how they are made. Especially worth a look here if you are walking with their children. At the very Hauptstrasse shops are quite expensive, but the small streets near its attractive antique shops, souvenir shops, green parks and quiet cafes.
"Passage of artistic courtyards" - a five courtyards between Gerlitsershtrasse and Alaunshtrasse connected gallery. Each of these once-ordinary urban courtyards decorated in its original style: Courtyard of the elements, which is particularly interesting in the rain, fairy-tale characters Yard, Garden and other transformations. The purpose of their creation was a desire to transform boring yards into art objects, or combined residence and work. These tasks are successfully solved, many tourists enjoy visiting the unique shops and cafes under the transparent roof. Sell here paintings, handmade jewelry, original leather.
Pfund Dairy Store - it is rather a design museum and dairy products, but to buy cottage cheese or milk no one will hurt. Shop for more than a century, is known as the most beautiful of milk. The basis of the design of majolica tiles with hand-painted. Search it should be on the street Bauttsner Strasse.

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Shops and markets of Hamburg


Hamburg takes its rightful place among the cities that are attractive to make purchases. Connoisseurs of New York's Fifth Avenue or Oxford Street in London will not be disappointed in Hamburg. He is one of those cities where the passion for shopping confronts a difficult choice and sightseeing can go by the wayside. Although shopping malls Hamburg - also a local attraction. They are larger than in other European cities. Like being on the streets and the air is fresh, but from the weather protected.
Popular outlets

Neuer Wall Street impresses with its elegant shops Hugo Boss, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Escada, Burberry, Hermes, Louis Vuitton. There are also posted expensive jewelry boutiques, shops finest porcelain, decoration, business and writing instruments. Recruitment street boutiques can be compared with the central streets of other fashion capitals of Europe.
On the street Mönckebergstrasse and its companion Spitalerstrasse there are many department stores: Karstadt, Horten, Kaufhof. Brinkmann - a huge store, which is more like men, as trading various technical devices. Who knows, maybe you'll get there a pneumatic, or small concrete mixer, and then lucky it home? Not necessarily to buy, you can just spend time while trying on dresses companion in a nearby department store.
Eppendorf district is also famous for its trade. There is no snobbish boutiques, but there are books, wine, gift, antique shops. Escape from the city to help the many restaurants and cinemas.
The fish market is mandatory to visit. It is more than three centuries. As in the old days it was called before dark - at 5 am and runs until 10 am. This early opening is due to tradition - before the church service must find time to sell. Fish and seafood are presented here for every taste and color. But the fish - not the entire range of the market. A large part is occupied by fruits and vegetables, sausages, and other goodies. Trade is conducted in the indoor pavilion and open air. On the second floor of the pavilion is a seafood restaurant.

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Shopping in Cologne


Cologne - a city where closely intertwined history and modernity. That is why it attracts a lot of tourists and business people from around the world. In addition, Cologne is popular among shoppers - are presented huge supermarkets, small private boutiques, specialty shops and famous designers both German and foreign, in which you can buy clothes, shoes, bags in a wide range. The most popular shopping street is located in close proximity to the world-famous Cologne Cathedral. Therefore, a shopping trip can be combined with a cultural program.
Gifts from Cologne

Corporate Cologne cologne is the original card of the city. Cologne sold in glass vials with characteristic turquoise labels and has a classic fragrance. It is believed that if you have not purchased a bottle of cologne, you have not visited in Cologne.
Alcoholic beverages. The city is the oldest champion in the number of breweries. By observing ancient manufacturing techniques of this intoxicating drink Kölsch beer different light fruity aroma and nutty flavor. In order to choose a beer that most prefer - you need to get around a few breweries. You can also purchase and branded beer glasses that are sold in every brewery. In Cologne and produce high-quality table and vintage wines, which are characterized by a unique bouquet. Reynvayn famous wine has a fresh tart taste and light fruity notes.
Chocolate. Very popular among tourists is the Chocolate Museum, where you can buy different varieties of chocolate, stuffed with truffles and various chocolate figures, painted patterns. You can also buy a painting or even a chocolate pound chocolate ball. With so many choices, you will not have problems with what to buy as a gift in Cologne sweet tooth.
Tea. In Cologne, the development of trade rather different varieties of tea, which was brought from different parts of the world. Here you can find the most incredible tea, ranging from black to exotic bamboo organic mixtures.
Standard souvenirs. Handmade magnets, key chains, t-shirts, bracelets, cards, layouts, images, all depicting the symbols of Germany, Cologne attractions - this is an incomplete list of possible gifts for your friends and colleagues.

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Sales in Germany

Sales in Germany are specially organized events held outlets to sell seasonal items. Seasonal sales in Germany will start with a discount of at least 30%. First, prices for commodities are individual brands, and has further products from all manufacturers. In the mid season the cost of goods is reduced by 50%. Near the end of the sale discounts up to 90%. Best bargain can be done in February or August. During the winter sale discounts on clothing in December equal to 30%, and in January - 70%. Some shops do discounts in November. In January, they already sell the remnants of collections. In the summer of sellers start to reduce the cost of goods in July.
Features German stores

Overstock start with sales of budget brands. Then they move on to design and mono-brand boutiques. To shopping was profitable, it is necessary to go to different malls and boutiques. Tourists during purchases are tax-free - VAT refund service that is relevant to people living outside the European Union. Document refund decorate all shopping centers in Germany. Thus, the airport traveler can regain 10-14,5% of the purchase. Successful bid price shall not be less than 25 euros.

Many tourists prefer to go to Munich during sales in Germany. The most profitable shopping available there from November to February. But in January, the choice of goods is very small, since the main rush of customers there before. In the discount season one of the most popular German cities becomes Dusseldorf. There are a large number of boutiques and shops, which shows the well-known brands in Europe. Perfect conditions for buyers established in shopping centers in Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt and Dresden.
Where are the shares

Large German shops arrange off-season sales, which are held regularly. As for the summer and Christmas sales, they cover all the boutiques, shops and stores. Even things haute couture in this period can be bought cheaply. In addition, before the global sales season shopping centers observed predrasprodazhnye shares or Pre-sale. Year period of great discounts denoted «SSV», and the winter - «WSV». Stores also use the inscription «Sale». By law, shopping centers may conduct the sale in any season. When this is allowed to offer any goods which are not limited to season.

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Tax free in Germany

If you come to Germany from the state, which is not part of the European Union, you can make purchases at prices exclusive of VAT. In most stores, regardless of the size cities in Germany, the documents may be executed for the subsequent return of the VAT. This procedure will require the least amount of time, but as a result you can save 10 - 15% of value of goods.
Who can buy tax-free goods

Non-resident of Germany, who is willing to provide identification. Citizenship is not important, and the role played by place of residence.
People who do not have a residence permit in the country for more than three months. Long-term visa category C allows tourists to stay in the EU is not more than ninety days in six months, so its presence also allows you to recover VAT.
Exports of goods is carried out for three months. In this case, you yourself are engaged in export and use your luggage for this. Thus, things can not be sent by mail.
The buyer makes a purchase sum of 25 euros one check when buying food - from 50 euros.

Take into account that the tax-free does not apply to services rendered, purchase of equipment for personal vehicle, as well as fuel and engine oil.
How is the purchase of goods tax-free

Take advantage of tax-free in Germany is very easy. You first need to pay the full cost of the goods. This takes into account the fact that if you pay in cash, VAT can be refunded in cash, but the amount of purchases should not exceed 3,000 euros. If you spend while shopping more than 3000 euros, VAT can be refunded only cashless.

Pay attention to the logo Tax-free Global refunt system, which must be at the entrance to the store. If this logo is not available, an interesting question can ask the seller. After that, the seller fills document allowing return of VAT. At customs when you leave Germany need to present products, confirming the fact of export.

Tax-free you can use the recovery of funds by bank transfer in advance on receipts executed, is a testament to export, or in cooperation with specialized companies at borders, airports. Returns can also be carried out at home, but it needs to apply to the authorized bank. Remember that the Customs VAT returns.