Shopping in Berlin - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Brandenburger Tor In Berlin there are shopping areas for all tastes. Here, is the KaDeWe German largest and most famous department store. The opening of this unique shopping complex took place in 1905. Its founder was a wealthy merchant Adolf Jandorf. Like many years ago, customers enjoy a unique historical atmosphere reigning within its walls. KaDeWe features the most popular and famous brand stores. This eight-storey building has dozens of famous perfumery shops as well as high-end beauty salons, which are extremely popular with women. On its top floor are numerous restaurants and cafes, from which you can admire the panoramic view of nearby streets.
Berlin is one of the biggest cities in Europe (its population is 3.4 million of people). Perhaps, this is also one of the most fashionable and constantly changing cities of the region. … Open
Alexanderplatz trading area is also considered a real historical landmark which provides various department stores and shops. Its opening took place in the beginning of the 20th century. During the years of war, the historic building was completely destroyed and restored afterwards. The building, where the shopping center is now located, was built in 1967. Its area is 35000 sq meters. Here, you can buy clothes and perfumes of renowned brands, there are also gift shops and special stores with goods for children. It is important to note that, despite the abundance of luxury brand stores, prices in this shopping complex are always at an affordable level.
Those who expect to get top quality cosmetics and perfumes from Berlin, should go to Quartier department store. It houses a chic modern building with a black and white facade, which is illuminated after nightfall. This department store includes cosmetics and perfumery of famous brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Prada and Etro. Those who want to save money will be pleased to visit Last Season store, located on its first floor, where they can buy perfumes and cosmetics from last year's collections at steeply discounted prices. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Legoland remains one of the most popular places for travellers with children. This is a truly unique park that is known as one of the most famous and frequently visited parks in the world. … Open
You will find many colourful markets in Berlin. One of the most famous is Kunst- und Flohmarkt am Tiergarten. Here, customers are offered a lot of antiques and vintage stuff, yet, there are shopping tents with clothes, which are characterized by very attractive prices. Many people visit this market to buy interesting books, including rarest vintage publications.
Berlin Cathedral Among the major markets of the city, Hallentrodelmarkt Treptow is worth noting. This is an indoor market which is located in a renovated old factory building. Here, customers can buy literally everything from auto parts to household equipment and antiques. This market is very popular among collectors, since many interesting antiques can be found here.
We should definitely note that it is quite difficult to find a real restaurant with national cuisine in Berlin. If you want to find really traditional food, we suggest going to local pubs … Open
Speaking of the cult shopping areas in Berlin, we can't but mention Galeries Lafayette. This is a modern themed department store which is really a sweet light of Paris in Berlin. Its facade distinguishes it from the other buildings around. The shops here are styled to look like famous Parisian fashion houses. World-famous boutiques of Ferragamo, Valentino, Gucci, Burberry, Michael Kors, Bobby Brown, Estee Lauder and Chloe are focused there. They present and sell fine clothes, perfumes, as well as elite French cosmetics.
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Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Berlin
♥   Shopping area ' upscale' Berlin, 1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Shopping area ' Tauentzienstraße' Berlin, 3.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Shopping area ' Kurfürstendamm' Berlin, 5.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Shopping area ' Schloßstraße' Berlin, 7.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all outlets
Designer outlets in Berlin and nearby
♥   Outlet 'DESIGNER OUTLET BERLIN' Alter Spandauer Weg 1, Wustermark OT Elstal, 14641, Germany, 27.9 km from Berlin. On the map

Unique touristic spots around Berlin

AquaDom

From the series “The Coolest and Largest Oceanariums in the World”
Caring for such an unusual object of decoration requires considerable time from the hotel staff, including labor and costs. Since opening of the aquarium, the staff of the luxurious hotel includes divers who clean the aquarium and feed its inhabitants. The best way to appreciate the most unusual aquarium in Germany in all its glory is to be a guest of the upscale hotel. A huge tank is set outdoors. There are cozy seating areas, as well as some windows and elegant rooms overlooking a courtyard. … Read further

Panorama Punkt

From the series “Breathtaking High-Altitude Observation Points with Panoramic Views on Cities”
Panorama Punkt is equipped with special information stands that make a tour even more informative. One floor below, there is a wonderful coffee shop with a huge selection of traditional German desserts. Its hall features panoramic windows. Many travelers feel that fencing hinders in making nice photos. Attendants strongly recommend not to push cameras behind bars, because many visitors of Panorama Punkt have already lost their precious equipment doing that way. … Read further

Smallest House in the World

From the series “The Most Bizarre and Fancy Living Houses”
All that ordinary people need for comfort is a square foot of their own living space. The tiny cottages were built of wood and were equipped with small wheels for mobility. All the furniture is collapsible, so you could easily reorganize the only room from living room to bedroom. The project organizer has valued the rent of such living space as 1 euro per day, making the tiny cottages the cheapest living space in the world. … Read further

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