34 Locations
A specialty shop is where expertise meets passion, and Berlin is full of them. Rather than stock a bit of everything, a specialty shop goes deep on one thing, from tea to knives, vinyl or stationery. This overview gathers Berlin locations run by people who really know their subject.
Independent specialists across Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg focus on single categories with care, offering advice you will not get from a chain. From coffee and cheese to pens and plants, the owners tend to be enthusiasts, and the stock reflects it. Prices can be higher, but so is the quality and the know how.
Browse the addresses below to find a specialty shop across Berlin, from food to design and beyond.
Since 1995, viabella Dessous in Wilmersdorf's Güntzelkiez has been the go-to address for women who want to know what truly belongs under their clothes. This family-run business stands for professional bra fitting, carefully selected lingerie brands, and an atmosphere where you immediately feel at ease.
Custom-made lingerie is created for Berlin and Brandenburg in Woltersdorf. At the Marjan Dessous nach Maß studio, exclusive underwear is crafted, based not on standard sizes but exclusively on individual measurements.
At An der Spandauer Brücke 7 at Hackescher Markt, Käthe Wohlfahrt showcases over 8,000 Christmas items across approximately 240 square meters on two floors, staged as a 1920s-style backdrop. The family business from Rothenburg ob der Tauber has existed since 1964 and has been in Berlin since 2011. Christmas decorations in Berlin become a tour here, complete with unique capital city souvenirs.
Hirmer Große Größen in Steglitz, a specialist men's fashion store, offers a good selection of models and a variety of sizes in men's fashion.
Since 1998, Anna Dessous at Kurfürstendamm 49 in Charlottenburg has been one of Berlin's most renowned addresses for the finest lingerie, elegant swimwear, and luxurious nightwear from the world's best brands.
Among the antique dealers on Suarezstraße, SPITZE has been offering original clothing, textiles, and accessories from 1860 to 1960 for about 40 years. Two rooms, organized by decade, are stacked with evening gowns, fur and wool coats up to the ceiling. Among Berlin's vintage stores, this is the go-to address for film and theater productions.
Actress Lilly Anders still personally selects the pieces for her store on Nollendorfstraße, not by brand, but by fashion era and condition. Fräulein Anders is primarily known for clothing from the fifties, complemented by an online workshop on developing one's own vintage style. Among the vintage stores in Berlin, this is the curated Fifties collection.
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.
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.
MK Brautmode is a premium dealer for wedding dresses in Berlin Mitte, offering exclusive designer models and elegant collections.
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.
Anyone in Friedrichshain looking for serious tea will sooner or later end up at Bohea Teehandlung on Niederbarnimstraße. This specialty tea shop stands for rarities from Asia, uncompromising quality, and unparalleled advice.
The House of Villeroy & Boch at Kurfürstendamm 33 offers the Christmas collections of a manufacturer dating back to 1748, still located in the old Benedictine abbey in Mettlach. The selection ranges from Toy's Delight and Christmas Chic to the Annual Christmas Edition. Christmas decorations in Berlin get a porcelain variant here.
In Schöneberg, you'll find large-sized bras, exclusive brands, and expert advice: Körpernah Dessous has been around since 1990. On 75 square meters of retail space in Maaßenstraße, Berlin's strongest selection of cups from A to L awaits, plus an in-house tailoring service for the perfect fit.
Weinladen Schmidt on Heinsestraße is the Hermsdorf branch of a Berlin wine merchant that has been family-owned since 1964. The assortment includes around 415 wines, with the Palatinate region being the most represented. Once a month, there's a neighborhood tasting starting from 44 Euros, and for wine gifts, chocolates and pralines from Erich Hamann and Sawade are available.
Günter Münzberg opened his shop in 1990, a year after his first shopping trip to Seiffen, and today runs it with his wife Iwona. On approximately 30 square meters in Spandau's Wilhelmstadt, there are about 4,200 pieces from over 120 manufacturers. Christmas decorations from the Ore Mountains are available here in a density that belies the shop's size.
The stylish shop Whisky & Cigars on Sophienstraße in Mitte has been around for a long time and offers whisky, rum, and cigars, along with noble accessories.
Located on a side street near Hackescher Markt in Berlin-Mitte, this small, exquisite lingerie address combines quality, style, and sustainability. The name says it all: Linienstraße plus Lingerie equals Linierie, offering a curated assortment ranging from delicate lace to puristic cotton.
Neumann-Gewürze und Heilkräuter in Berlin Friedenau/Schönberg is a professional among spice dealers, enticing with a huge selection of spices from all over the world.
Lunettes Selection offers over 1,000 unworn spectacle frames from old stock, ranging from 1950s cat-eyes to classic panto glasses and Y2K sunglasses. Frames are inspected and fitted with lenses in their own master workshop, including those brought in by customers. Among Berlin's vintage stores, this is the one exclusively dedicated to eyewear.
This traditional specialty store in Schöneberg is specialized in large and extra-large sizes for men. At Große Größen Betex, you'll find everything from suits and leather jackets to nightwear.
Those looking for professional natural cosmetics advice in Prenzlauer Berg will find exactly what they need on Schönhauser Allee. Since 1991, Tiaré has stood for certified natural cosmetics, a wide organic range, and professional cosmetic treatments under one roof.
In Berlin-Mitte, on Friedrichstrasse, Feine Wäsche has established itself as the premier destination for exclusive lingerie, luxurious nightwear, and high-quality swimwear. The specialty shop stands for carefully curated collections from international top brands and advice that truly listens.
Bürgelhaus at Friedrichstraße 58 offers Ore Mountain wood art from well over 100 workshops and the complete range of Echtbürgel pottery from Thuringia. In 2023, it was awarded as the best specialist shop for Ore Mountain folk art. For Christmas decorations in Berlin, this is the address with proof of origin.
Located on Wühlischstraße in Friedrichshain, Le Boudoir by Bohème Sauvage is Berlin's most sophisticated costume rental for the Golden Age of the Weimar Republic. Charleston dresses, feather boas, pearl necklaces, and Art Deco accessories await all who want to not only celebrate but also wear the nightlife of the Roaring Twenties.