35 Best Shopping in Munich, Germany

At this gallery showcasing Bavarian work from craftspeople, you'll find every kind of handicraft, from glass and pottery to textiles.

Ludwig Beck is considered a step above other department stores by Müncheners. It's packed from top to bottom with highly original wares and satisfies even the pickiest of shoppers.

Spielwaren Obletters has two extensive floors of toys, with the usual favorites plus many handmade playthings of great charm and quality.

Munich's Viktualienmarkt is the place to shop and to eat. Just south of Marienplatz, it's home to an array of colorful stands that sell everything from cheese to sausages, flowers to wine. A visit here is more than just an opportunity to find picnic makings; it provides an opening into Müncheners' robust—though friendly—nature, especially at the Viktualienmarkt's Bavarian Biergarten (beer garden).

Shop for both traditional and trendy takes on Bavarian and alpine attire, including Dirndls and Lederhosen.

Set on Türkenstrasse, a street lined with antique shops, this store specializes in 19th- and 20th-century watches, jewelry, and fountain pens, as well as vintage posters, photographs, and cameras.

In Antike Uhren Eder, the silence is broken only by the ticking of dozens of highly valuable German antique clocks and discreet negotiations over the high prices. There is a highly covetable selection of prestige vintage watches to browse also. 

For an enormous selection of contemporary and traditional caps and hats from international brands as well as its own Hut-Breiter Munich label, stop by the family-run Breiter, which has been selling hats for over 150 years.

This tiny shop, located in the Viktualienmarkt, specializes in all things chocolate, with more than 120 varieties of chocolates and truffles.

A wide array of artisanal chocolates, truffles, and chocolate spreads, plus delicious hot chocolate, is on offer at this snug shop and café just across from the Viktualienmarkt.

Dallmayr is the city's most elegant and famous gourmet food store, with delights that range from exotic fruits and English jams to a multitude of fish and meats, all served by efficient Munich matrons in smart blue-and-white-linen uniforms. The store's famous specialty is coffee, with more than 50 varieties to blend as you wish. It even has its own chocolate factory. This is the place to prepare a high-class—if pricey—picnic.

This small shop around the corner from the Frauenkirche has been producing handmade candles since 1862. Look for beautifully decorated wedding, christening, and holiday-themed candles. 

More than 300 kinds of German and international beers, including many rare styles, are sold at this Gärtnerplatz-area shop. 

For Munich's largest selection of dolls and marionettes, head to Die Puppenstube.

For an upscale shopping experience, visit the many stores, boutiques, galleries, and cafés of the Fünf Höfe, a modern arcade carved into the block of houses between Theatinerstrasse and Kardinal-Faulhaber-Strasse. The architecture of the passages and courtyards is cool and elegant, in sharp contrast to the facades of the buildings. Along with outposts devoted to well-known international brands, there are German brands such as S. Baumeister (shoes and accessories) and Friendly Hunting for cashmere.

Across the seven floors of this mid-priced department store, you'll find everything from cosmetics, fashion, and jewelry to greeting cards, office supplies, household items, and toys. The end-of-season sales offer true bargains.

This chocolate shop and café serves chocolate every which way, from delectable chocolates to hot chocolate, as well as seasonal treats.

Spanning six floors, Hirmer has Munich's most comprehensive collection of German-made men's clothes, with a markedly friendly and knowledgeable staff. International brands are also here, such as Polo, Vilebrequin, and Levi's.

This multistory bookshop has a good-size English-language section, with fiction and nonfiction selections. There are also nearby outposts at Marienplatz (Marienpl. 22) and close to the Residenz (Theatinerstr. 11). 

Smart boutiques and cafés line this 230-foot-long glass-roofed passageway that connects Kaufinger Strasse to Fürstenfelder Strasse.

Nestled up against the Heiliggeist Church, this small shop carries Lederhosen, loden jackets, and Bavarian lace-up shoes for men as well as traditional outfits for women and children.

Lehmkuhl is Munich's oldest and one of its finest bookshops; it also sells beautiful cards.

This upscale department store has a sizeable section devoted to traditional outfits for men, including loden jackets, Lederhosen, and other accessories. 

This pewter shop sells a variety of handcrafted wares, from dinner plates to serving trays to beer mugs. Mugs come in all shapes and sizes, and are also available in ceramic.

If you've been to the Black Forest and forgot to acquire a clock, or if you need a good Bavarian souvenir, like a Krug (stein) try Max Krug in the pedestrian zone.

For a unique twist on the Dirndl, this shop, owned by two sisters from Cameroon, combines bright African fabrics and embroidery with traditional Bavarian Dirndl styles.

Pick up whimsical German-made souvenirs, from tote bags, aprons, and tea towels emblazoned with Bavarian sayings to pretzel- and dachshund-shaped cookie cutters, at this delightful store.

The over-century-old Oberpollinger—one of Germany's finest upscale department stores—has seven floors packed with pricey and glamorous fashion, furniture, and beauty items. The large, open-plan self-service restaurant on the top floor, with an outdoor patio for the warm and sunny days, is well worth a visit, and isn't expensive.

Nymphenburg's flaship store, this opulent space resembles a drawing room in the Munich palace of the same name. It has delicate, expensive porcelain safely locked away in bowfront cabinets.