Gift

Planet Wein is the wine shop at Gendarmenmarkt: Sommelière Anja Schröder has been running the shop on Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße since 2005 and has over 500 wines on display, focusing on Riesling, German Pinot Noir, and Champagne. On Fridays, wine is served openly until 11 PM, and on Thursdays, themed evenings feature seven to ten wines.

Cookies, gingerbread, and chocolate directly from the manufacturer: The Bahlsen factory outlet in Tempelhof is Berlin's most popular destination for sweet tooths with a knack for bargains. If you're looking for Leibniz butter biscuits by the kilo or Pick-Up bars by the box, this is the place for you.

Schöneberg reveals its most creative side: At Bonvivant Cocktail Bistro, the "Brunch and Art" format combines vegan Michelin-starred cuisine with a private action painting workshop, held every first Sunday of the month. Anyone looking to give something substantial for Valentine's Day will find an experience and a work of art all in one.

Anyone looking for the region's strongest adrenaline rush won't find it in Berlin itself, but 30 minutes north at Fehrbellin Airfield in Brandenburg: Take Off Fallschirmsport is considered one of Germany's largest skydiving centers and has been sending brave souls into freefall for over 25 years.

At Tierpark Berlin-Friedrichsfelde in Lichtenberg, you can adopt almost any animal species. The money goes directly to the care of the animals, and the recipients receive a personal adoption certificate.

Frau Tonis Parfum Berlin is an exclusive perfume manufacturer in the heart of the city, known for individual fragrances and Berlin-inspired compositions. Here, unisex niche perfumes are created, which are particularly popular as personal gifts or souvenirs.

colorblind patterns is a Berlin label from Wedding, working exclusively in black and white. Hand screen-printed bags, lampshades, and fabric posters with geometric patterns are created in the studio on Antwerpener Straße.

Paper & Tea offers exquisite teas, accessories, and gift items. Only whole-leaf teas and high-quality herbal teas from sustainable cultivation are offered.

Studio32 at Goltzstraße 32 in Schöneberg offers vegetarian and vegan cooking classes, cocktail workshops, and wine tastings. Cooking classes start from 119 Euros per person, and a second location on Kottbusser Damm in Kreuzberg will be added starting November 2024.

Anyone who loves Knoppers, Toffifee, and Werther's Original should visit the Storck factory outlet in Reinickendorf. Directly at the family company's Berlin production site, popular confectionery classics are available at attractive prices, supplemented by seasonal specialties.

Beyond the almost inexhaustible product range of numerous series, the Original Lego Store Berlin also offers exclusive sets, assembled models, and expert building advice. It was renovated just in time for Christmas.

Werken Spielen Schenken is a traditional toy and craft store in Berlin-Steglitz with a huge assortment and an always-new course program.

Kisui offers exclusive lingerie boxes in the premium segment. The delicate French lace sets come elegantly packaged with Prosecco or vegan mulled wine – making these lingerie boxes a very special gift for discerning women.

Inanna Wellness in Berlin-Mitte, just a few steps from Gendarmenmarkt, stands for precise, non-invasive body and skin care at the highest level. For those looking to give a Valentine's Day gift that truly makes an impression, a treatment voucher here is the perfect choice.

Anyone who believes real Berlin marzipan comes from Lübeck will be proven wrong in Britz. In the Neukölln district, Lemke's Lädchen is hidden away, the factory outlet of one of Germany's oldest confectionery producers, where marzipan, nougat, and nut purees go over the counter directly from the manufacturer at wholesale prices.

In Berlin-Mitte, not far from Unter den Linden, Doppel D has made a name for itself as a fitting studio and lingerie shop for large cup sizes. For bras and lingerie from D-cup upwards, it offers one of Berlin's most extensive selections, combined with personal advice that truly fits.

If you're looking for a special gift for men in Berlin, add delicate meat products like the classic Berlin Currywurst to the gift basket alongside drinks and snacks.

A couple photoshoot as a Valentine's Day gift that truly fits: Photographer Helmut Biess in Friedenau photographs couples with a clear eye for intimacy, naturalness, and honest moments. No kitsch, no fuss, just 99 Euros for one hour and ten digital pictures.

For many men, the 'liquid bread' is as vital as the air they breathe. Therefore, brewing courses directly at the brewery make a great gift idea.

Unique jewelry by Sara Conte offers delicate, timeless pieces with special craftsmanship. The Berlin artist combines modern designs with ancient goldsmith techniques, creating individual jewelry.

High-level cooking in Schöneberg: Studio32 combines culinary ambition with genuine warmth. Standing together at the stove creates more than just a menu on your wedding day.

The Steiff Gallery on Kurfürstendamm is well guarded by a life-sized Steiff brown bear - but many other Steiff animals are also waiting for new owners.

The toy store Sönneken - Favorite things for children in Berlin Kreuzberg focuses on carefully selected toys and child-friendly products at fair prices.

Uncle Philipp's Toy Workshop on Choriner Straße buys, repairs, rents, and sells toys. Below the store in Prenzlauer Berg is a small GDR Toy Museum with around 5,000 objects.

In the elegant Berlin flagship store of the traditional porcelain manufacturer Villeroy & Boch on Kurfürstendamm, you can find enchanting porcelain accessories for the Christmas season.