Best 7 Shopping Malls in Berlin: A Complete Guide
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Berlin, with its rich cultural texture coming from the depths of its history, is an unmissable destination not only for art and history enthusiasts but also for shopping enthusiasts.
This guide will be the ideal starting point for your journey into the heart of Berlin’s shopping world.
Best 7 Shopping Malls in Berlin
Kurfürstendamm
The famous Kurfürstendamm is located in the west of Berlin and is perfect for walking. This street has a fantastic history. Many songs, movies and stories have been inspired by this street.
There are many interesting buildings and tourism opportunities around. Among many other benefits, you can head to Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg district for a great afternoon shopping.
There are around 100 different stores in Berlin, and department stores such as KaDeWe and Peek&Clppenburg can satisfy every shopaholic.
You can find many nice restaurants in this area and the Gedächtniskirche is definitely worth a visit.
If you visit Kurfürstendamm, don’t forget to check out KaDeWe. This large store was built more than 100 years ago. The store has an area of 60,000 m² and six different floors, making it a complete shopping experience. There are different products on different floors that will attract the attention of people from all walks of life. There are many types of produce to explore, and the sixth floor is best known for its food from around the world.
- Adres: Kurfürstendamm & Tauentzienstraße
- Opening hours: Most stores are open between 11.00 – 19.00.
- Public Transport : U-Bahn Wittenbergplatz or S+U-Bahn Zoologischer Garten.
- Number of shops: +/- 100
- Shop examples : KaDeWe, Peek&Clppenburg, Karstadt, Fanshop Hertha Bsc, Nikeshop Berlin, The Body Shop, Douglas, Timberland, C&A, H&M, Zara and more
Alexa
Within walking distance of Alexanderplatz station, there is a shopping mall called Alexa. The mall has 56,000 square feet of shops, a large food court, and even a bowling alley on the top floor.
It’s a popular spot for Alexa, its groceries, and other inexpensive products.
The shopping center is close to all train and metro lines. It is very easy to reach from anywhere in the city.
The mall also has 180 stores, all spread over three floors. This means you’ll never have to walk more than a few steps to visit the next store.
Intersport, Tommy Hilfiger, Quicksilver, North Face and many other brands are brought together with customers in this shopping center.
When you get hungry or thirsty, you can take a break at the Alexa dining area, which has 17 different restaurants.
Normally on Saturdays Alexa can be a bit crowded, but if you go during off-peak hours you’ll have plenty of time to avoid this. The shopping center is open from 10:00 to 21:00 and there is plenty of free parking.
Alexa is an option you should consider if you’re looking for a convenient place to shop in Berlin.
- Adres: Grunerstrasse 20, 10179 Berlin
- Working Hours : 10.00 – 21.00
- Public Transport: Alexanderplatz or Jannowitzbrücke
- Number of shops : 180
- Example of some stores: Mediamarkt, Zara, Esprit, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, Edeka, Bijou Brigitte, Billabong, Quicksilver, Northface, Vero Moda, Mango, Levi’s and many more
Mall of Berlin
Mall of Berlin has 270 stores and covers more than 200,000 square meters. Hugo Boss, Armani, Replay etc. are in this neighborhood. There are many big brand clothing stores such as.
This is a great place for people who love shopping. Because the number of clothing stores is quite high.
Apart from clothes, you can also find other shops here: Saturn, Christ, Depot, Fossil, Deichmann are just a few of the other shops you can find here.
Mall of Berlin also has the largest food court in Berlin.
You can always admire the luxury and exclusive restaurants of Potsdamer Platz on foot.
- Address: Leipziger Pl. 12, 10117 Berlin
- Opening Hours: 10.00 – 21.00
- Public Transport: Potsdamer Platz or Mohrenstraße
- Number of shops: 270
- Shop examples: Esprit, H&M, C&A, Douglas, Mango, Peek & Cloppenburg, Guess, Hugo Boss, Armani, G-Star, Levi’s, Zara, Vans, Saturn, Replay, Pepe Jeans. and more
East Side Mall
East Side Mall is located right next to Warschauer Straße station, which is perfect for people staying in Friedrichshain.
When you come to this area, you can find many interesting shops and restaurants. Additionally, there is a fitness club, cinema, two supermarkets and a bowling alley.
Its best features are its modern and spacious designs, a variety of dining options, easy access to public transportation and a large parking area.
You can combine a visit to the East Side Mall with watching the ALBA Berlin (Basketball) or Berliner Eisbären (Ice Hockey) sports match at the Mercedes Benz Arena and have a great time.
- Address: Tamara-Danz-Straße 11, 10243 Berlin
- Working Hours: 10.00 – 21.00
- Public Transport: Warschauer Straße
- Number of shops: 180
- Shop examples: Weekday, H&M, Saturn, Berschka, Calzedonia, Only, Jack & Jones, Vero Moda and more
Boulevard Berlin
Schlossstraße is the last major shopping street in Berlin. Compared to most areas, this is located a little further away from the city centre. It might be a good idea to visit this part of Berlin during the peak tourist season. During this time, these malls will often be crowded.
The crowd is less than other shopping malls and parking spaces are quite affordable.
From G-Star to Mexx and Zara to Hollister, you can find them all on Boulevard Berlin.
Besides traditional shopping, Boulevard Berlin has a small food court with fast food options.
- Address: Schloßstraße 10, 12163 Berlin
- Working Hours: 10.00 – 20.00
- Public Transport: Schlossstrasse
- Number of shops: +/- 90
- Mağaza semplareri: G-Star, Levi’s, Zara, H&M, Mexx, Hollister, Only, Gerry Weber, Karstadt, Pandora
Friedrichstrasse
For tourists, combining shopping with attractions is often a popular choice in Berlin. It might be a good idea to start from Friedrichstrasse.
Friedrichstrasse is a top destination for luxury European brands in the higher price range. Gucci, Hugo Boss, Marc O’Polo and Breitling are some examples.
It’s a lot of fun to window shop and get inspired in this part of Berlin.
- Opening Hours: Most stores are between 10.00 – 20.00
- Public Transport: Friedrichstrasse Station
- Number of shops: 60-70
- Shop examples: Hugo Boss, Galeries Lafayette, Escada, Gucci, Breitling, Emporio Armani, Dussmann Kulturkaufhaus and more
Hackescher Markt
One of your personal favorites remains the Hackescher Markt Bikini Berlin store, which has a great atmosphere. There are also some nice restaurants in the long square in front of Hackescher Markt station, where you can find a small market on Saturdays.
If you walk a little further down Rosenthaler Street you will find many interesting clothes. You can find brands like Oakley, Adidas and Fossil.
Just as Friedrichstrasse focuses more on exclusive brands, Hackescher Markt is perfect for young people interested in fashion.
We would also like to point out that there are wonderful restaurants around Hackescher Markt.
- Adres: Rosenthaler Strasse
- Opening Hours: Most stores are between 11.00 – 20.00
- Public Transport: S-Bahn Hackescher Markt or Tram
- Number of shops: 50-60
- Shop examples: Scotch and Soda, Diesel, Energie, Pepe Jeans Paul Frank, Adidas, Mavi, Wesc, Strellson, Cos, Swatch, Fossil and many more.
