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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.