Must-see shopping in Northern Germany

  • Niederegger

    Lübeck

    This is Lübeck’s mecca for marzipan lovers, the almond confectionery from Arabia that has been made locally for centuries. Even if you’re not buying, the…

  • Atelier Nigoh

    Hamburg

    Original prints and postcards, many of which are pop-art originals and signed by the artist, Nina Hasselluhn herself, are worth browsing through at this…

  • Koppel 66

    Hamburg

    Arguably Hamburg's premier collection of art-and-craft stores, the arcade at Koppel 66 has some intriguing options – from hat-makers and handmade soaps,…

  • Mutterland

    Hamburg

    This 'Made in Germany' delicatessen has beautifully packaged and utterly tempting foods (jams, chocolates etc) and drinks (try the Monkey 47 Schwarzwald…

  • Anne Zimmer

    Hamburg

    This gorgeous little boutique selling handmade gold and other jewellery is a lovely counterpoint to the luxury international brands that dominate Neustadt…

  • Geigenbau Winterling

    Hamburg

    In a city with such a distinguished classical music tradition, Geigenbau Winterling should be a pilgrimage place for serious musicians. You'll find…

  • Apropos the Concept Store

    Hamburg

    Perfectly at home next to the palatial Fairmont Vier Jahrseiten Hamburg, this luxury concept store pulls a fine portfolio of five-star brands – including…

  • Wohnkultur 66

    Hamburg

    What began as an obsession with world-renowned Danish furniture-maker Finn Juhl has turned into a more open love affair with Danish design in general…

  • Søstrene Grene

    Hamburg

    The Altona outpost of this designer (yet affordable) Danish homewares shop is a neighbourhood favourite and has an array of homewares that capture the…

  • Crazy Jeans

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Black is everything here, with leather studs and all manner of pirate motifs filling this St Pauli classic. A few brand names turn up from time to time,…

  • Ars Japonica

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Exquisite Japanese works of miniature and other art, as well as some homewares in the same vein; pieces adorned with Japanese calligraphy are a recurring…

  • Jana Nitsch

    Lübeck

    Close to the eastern end of Glockenglesserstrasse is where you'll find all sorts of interesting little artist workshops and boutiques. This local…

  • Weinkauf St Georg

    Hamburg

    This small but knowledgeable wine shop specialises in wines from Germany, France, Italy and Spain, although you might find the occasional bottle from…

  • Tobias Strauch Weinkontor

    Hamburg

    Well-known Hamburg culinary celebrity Tobias Strauch knows what he's talking about when it comes to wine. His carefully chosen selection of mostly…

  • Hanse CD Im Hanse Viertel

    Hamburg

    Not for music streamers: this exquisite little shop huddled amid some very posh brethren sells predominantly classical and jazz CDs and DVDs with rare and…

  • Krupka

    Hamburg

    Stylish shoe heaven: rare brands of women's shoes plus Krupka's own designs are sold in this leather-scented shop. It's one of many alluring boutiques in…

  • Flohschanze

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    Hamburg's best flea market is nirvana for thrifty trinket hunters and vintage junkies, with hundreds of vendors holding forth outdoors in the hip…

  • Kaufhaus Hamburg

    Hamburg

    Fun Hamburg-themed souvenirs make shopping for a gift back home rather enjoyable. There's everything from stationery and homewares to games and food.

  • Chapeau St Georg

    Hamburg

    Arrived in Hamburg without your hat? Fear not, because Chapeau St Georg will have your head covered in no time. These aren't headgear of the I-Love…

  • Loonies

    St Pauli & Reeperbahn

    St Pauli logos emblazon the shirts, other clothing and accessories here, and there's plenty of other retro fashion choices to enhance your local street…

  • Ply

    Hamburg

    Furniture designs from the 1920s to 1960s, updated for a modern audience, make for a fascinating trip through German home design. There's so much you'll…

  • Art of Hamburg

    Hamburg

    Fun clothes, bags and other accessories with nautical colours and Hamburg slogans or other references make this a good place for cheerful souvenirs from…

  • Blendwerk

    Hamburg

    Blendwerk caters to all your stationery needs, from Leuchtturm notebooks to knick-knacks for your desk you never knew you needed.