Shopping

A record store became a fashion boutique: Rotation Boutique at Rosenthaler Platz in Mitte curates over 25 brands across approximately 80 square meters, many with GOTS-certified organic cotton and recycled materials. Fast trends are sought in vain here, and that's precisely the point.

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.

The BQL (speak: be cool!) is Prenzlauer Berg's point of call for trendy footwear. You'll find sneakers here to match your every look.

The flower shop Dornröschen offers floristics of all kinds. Be it for a birthday, a bouquet for your loved one or just some flowers on the go - no matter what the occasion may be, their staff will always come up with an alternative to boring run o'the mill bouquets.

Costumes with small jackets from the 40s, dresses with wide swinging skirts with narrow waists from the 50s and sequins trimmed sleeveless sheath dresses from the sixties, at Fräulein Anders vintage boutique fans can really draw on the fullness.

Since 1971, Lady M in Wilmersdorf has been the Berlin address for women who make no compromises when it comes to lingerie and exclusive underwear. On 120 square meters, selected brands meet personalized advice that lives up to its name.

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.

In Libauer Straße in Friedrichshain, designer Marisa Fuentes Prado runs her label Maqu as a store and studio in one. The cotton is 100 percent GOTS-certified, manufactured in Berlin and Lima, and vegan shoes made from natural rubber are also available.

At the family business Jünemann's Pantoffeleck in Berlin-Mitte slipper-fans will find everything their heart desires.

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.

Shop late at night for a pizza or for cheese, milk and cereals for breakfast?

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.

They are without any doubt the most popular ambassador of former East Germany and now present on all Berlin pedestrian crossings - the Ampelmann, the little human figure you see on traffic lights.

Around half of the inventory at Garments Vintage on Linienstraße comes from current TV and film productions. The two owners themselves worked as costume designers and thus acquire goods that do not appear in regular retail.

Lots of sneakers from all international mainstay brands, many limited and some ultra-rare models can be found at Kreuzberg's Overkill Shop.

Blumen Holm's staff of nine florists is willing to do anything for their clients. Creativity and standing out among the masses are the prime goals here.

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.

Indigo Pearl in Berlin-Mitte is one of the most exclusive addresses for evening gowns and party wear, shining not only with its huge selection but also with a unique promise for prom and evening fashion. Personal consultation and handcrafted alterations ensure that every dress becomes a tailor-made eye-catcher.

"Big is Beautiful" - this is what the fashion label Ulla Popken stands for, offering feminine and fashionable clothing for larger sizes, celebrating the joy of personal style, regardless of clothing size, in many stores in Berlin.

The Salamander Selected Brands Stores were chosen as one of the 100 best shoe stores in the world by a women's magazine.

A truly unusual success story: Within five years, the Berlin shoe label Trippen conquered the creative quarters from New York to London to Tokyo.

Deiters in the Rathauspassagen at Alexanderplatz is Berlin's most famous costume shop, boasting an impressive 2,000 square meters filled with costumes, party supplies, and accessories for every occasion. This traditional Cologne-based company, with over 100 years of history, now also makes its mark in the capital.

The famous 'Sixth Floor' at KaDeWe on Wittenbergplatz in Schöneberg is Berlin's culinary superlative: Spanning approximately 7,000 square meters, Europe's largest delicatessen department brings together oysters, champagne, truffles, and over 34,000 products under one roof. An excursion that connects generations and provides conversation for the entire evening.

Located on Schivelbeiner Straße in Prenzlauer Berg, one of Germany's first purely vegan fashion stores has been operating since 2012. DearGoods Berlin offers 230 square meters of women's and men's fashion without leather, wool, silk, and fur, made from certified natural materials.

Not Too Sweet's second store on Oranienstraße focuses on selection over quantity: Nineties and early two-thousands secondhand, plus sportswear, individual designer pieces, and upcycling from Berlin workshops.