Shopping in Munich
Discover 39 markets, shops, and shopping spots in Munich, Germany. From local markets to specialty stores — curated from real traveler tips.
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Viktualienmarkt
This large open-air market sells everything from soup to nuts. Just off Marienplatz, here generations of market families continue to hawk their wares from the same location. There are open-air fruit and vegetable stands similar to those scattered around the city, as well as closed stands and little year-round trinket shops. Early in the morning and late in the afternoon on the way to and from work, locals stop by the market to pick up something from dinner. At midday it's a bit slower and therefore better for browsing. Lots of the stands also sell ready-made food, so for those on a budget, this can be a good place to go to for lunch.
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Schrannenhalle
As this structure is just beyond the stalls of the Viktualienmarkt, the two can be easily visited in the same trip. It is open later than the stalls, which close between 18:00 and 20:00, at least in winter. It can also be a more comfortable place to hang out in cold weather. Vendors sell various speciality products, including wine, oils, nuts, cheese, chocolate, nougat, fruits and vegetables, and there is a café where you can get crepes and flammkuchen, another which specializes in mezes, and a Champagne bar. You can see a complete list of vendors on the Schrannenhalle's website, or better yet, just show up and walk through.
Viktualienmarkt 15 Officially, 10:00-20:00 every day but Sunday, when it is closed; however, many stands are open till 22:00 Website -
Kaufingerstraße / Neuhauser Straße
This pedestrian zone stretches from ''Karlsplatz (Stachus)'' to ''Marienplatz'' and is the primary shopping zone for mid-priced goods. Numerous department stores, chains and a few remaining independent boutiques line the corridor. The side streets are less crowded and offer some less homogenized shopping. Plenty of restaurants, open air cafes and beer halls/gardens offer a rest. During the summer, on Saturdays around Christmas and during Oktoberfest, this area will be jam packed with locals and tourists alike and can be unpleasantly crowded.
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Alois Dallmayr
The legendary delicatessen store, known worldwide for their coffee brand, is a must stop on any tour of Munich's ''Alstadt''. With over 6,000 different products on sale, every taste is catered to and customers are attended to by no fewer than 300 employees in blue uniforms. It is worth coming in to experience the old-world charm of shopping, and perhaps pick up a sweet (or salty) souvenir or two. There is also a cafe, a bar and a restaurant on site.
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Theresienwiese
This is supposedly the largest annual flea market in Europe, taking place on the first Saturday of ''Frühlingsfest'' (Spring Festival - occurs in the middle of April) on the same site as the Oktoberfest in Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt. There are generally several thousand citizens offering up their second-hand goods while dealers of new wares are forbidden. A yearly highlight for flea market and antique lovers, if the weather is reasonable.
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Hohenzollernstraße
This street in northern Munich has a collection of clothes shops, such as Mazel, Vero Moda, and - especially during the summer in the months approaching the Oktoberfest - numerous shops selling comparatively cheap traditional German clothing (''Lederhosn'' and ''Dirndl''). You can walk down there in about 15 min. At the eastern end of Hohenzollernstraße you reach Leopoldstraße, which is also predominantly a shopping area.
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Elisabethmarkt
A smaller, less touristy and cheaper alternative to the Viktualienmarkt in the Altstadt, it has cute stalls, a good selection of fruits, vegetables and delicacies, a quaint beergarten seasonally and an original feel. This is a good starting point to explore the less commercial parts of Schwabing, there are quite a few interesting boutiques and designers on Elisabethstraße between Elisabethplatz and Leopoldstraße.
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Leopoldstraße
This busy boulevard in the north of Munich has chain stores such as The Body Shop, fast food joints, inexpensive restaurants, cinemas, sidewalk cafes and coffee shops, such as Starbucks. In the side streets you can find a wide selection of boutiques and lesser known local designers. On warm summer evenings along the sidewalks dozens of local artists will be showing and selling their works.
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Hofflohmärkte
This is where particular Munich city quarters encourage their residents to open up their courtyards whereby entire sections of the city become a combination flea market and private courtyard siteseeing—very interesting for viewing corners of the city one usually would not see. The event dates are coordinated by the city. Inquire at local information centers for specific dates.
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Oberpollinger
The luxury department store was built in 1905 and became a Munich landmark due to its unique facade with three gables. It features many of the world's most renowned premium brands of apparel, shoes, accessories, and jewellery, as well as a selection of cosmetics, perfumes. ''Le Buffet'' restaurant on the fifth floor offers a rooftop terrace in the warmer months.
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Auer Dult
Is a week-long market and festivity, that take place three times a year (Spring, Summer and Autumn) in Haidhausen primarily dealing in household goods and antiques but also offering beer and amusement rides. Definitely try to see this if you haven't seen Oktoberfest!
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Christkindltram
A Christmas tram that runs only during Advent through the city center every half an hour (departure is from Sendlinger Tor). The tram is nicely decorated, where people can enjoy Christmas songs and mulled wine (''Glühwein''). One-way ticket costs €1.50.
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Marienplatz
Big & commercial market, it stretches across the shopping street, so you can mix Christmas market shopping (and eating) with "normal" shopping. If you walk south towards Sendlinger Tor, you'll reach more traditional woodcarvers' stands.
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Maximilianstraße / Residenzstraße / Theatinerstraße
These streets around the Opera (''Nationaltheater'') in the city center are the place to go if you are looking for high end luxury goods. All of the usual international suspects and some local designers and clothiers are present.
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Kaufingerstr/Neuhauser Str
One of the main shopping streets of Munich. This is the place to go for medium- to high-end clothing retail, however, there are plenty more stores than just clothing stores like the large retailers Karstadt and Kaufhof.
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Karstadt
This department store was erected in 1904/05 and is a big store for almost everything. Today it is past its glory but still very popular with shoppers before they head off to the train. Usually packed on Saturdays
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Schellingstraße
The neighborhood west of the main university campus offers nice studenty clothes shops, small book stores, hip cafés and eats (e.g. the ''Pommes Boutique'' in Amalienstrasse with their fantastic Belgian fries)
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Tinissima
A jewelry lovers paradise featuring beautiful creations by local designer Christine Berger. Fun original rings, earrings, chains and bangles, all created from solid silver and tarnished 900 carat gold.
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Daller Tracht
In this huge store you can get traditional Bavarian leather trousers (''Lederhosn'') and dresses (''Dirndl''). The assortment includes everything from the more economic choice to the top-notch model.
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Sport Bittl
This is the headquarter of a chain of huge sports wear and sports utilities stores, specialized in mountain sports and biking. At the outlet store here you can often get considerable discounts here.
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Flea market at Messegelände Riem
At the site of the former airport, where in recent years the new convention grounds and residential neighborhood has bloomed, one also finds the current longest running weekly flea market.
Sat 06:00–16:00 (only if there is no trade fair taking place!) Website -
Quittenbaum Art Auctions
If you want to have some fine art for yourself, or you are just interested in feeling the atmosphere of auctions, that regularly exceed €100,000, you should visit this auctioneer.
Theresienstraße 60 Website -
Lauche & Maas
This shops offers everything for the traveller, who likes to go off the beaten path - from standard backpacks to equipment for your next tour through the deserts of the world.
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Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory
Offers beautifully handcrafted porcelain. The factory was founded in the early 1700s to create porcelain for the Royal family and is located on the Nymphenburg palace grounds.
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Words' Worth
When it's time for you to leave Munich and you still need something to pass the time on the road, this English book store offers a huge selection of fiction and non-ficton.
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Flea market Olympiapark
Fine weekly flea market throughout the year, breaking only when there are events in the Olympic Stadium. Taking place in the nicely tree-shaded parking lot of the stadium.
Fri & Sat 07:00–16:00 Website -
Second hand Sports
As you might have deduced from the name, you can get second hand sporting goods in this store, especially used bikes, skis, and snowboards.
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Pasing Arcaden
Pasing Arcaden is a huge shopping area with numerous clothing stores, supermarkets, electronics stores, and fast food joints.
Josef-Felder-Straße 53 Website -
Gärtnerplatzviertel
The area around beautiful Gärtnerplatz is for vintage lovers. You can find local designers and other quirky shops.
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Goldbraun
Here you will find a nice assortment of jewelry, most from an own collection, combined with fine chocolate.
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Olympia-Einkaufszentrum
Munich's largest shopping centre with a large variety of department stores, boutiques and food stores.
Mo-Sa 09:30-20:00, Closed on Sundays Website -
Riem Arcaden
A huge shopping center close to the city limits, where you can find almost everything.
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Farmers' market
Local products sold by farmers. Traditional meeting place for locals and elder people.
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Kaufring
Large department store offering fashion, jewellery, books and household supplies.
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pep Neuperlach
The pep is a huge department store with over 80 shops, restaurants, and cafés.
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Classic Outlet
A cloth store with huge rebates on classic design labels like D&G or Lacoste.
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The Munich Readery
The store is the largest second hand book shop for English books in Germany.
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Galeria-Kaufhof
Large department store, located at the Rotkreuzplatz subway station.
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mira
A huge shopping mall with over 70 stores at the city limits.
Travel tips by Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA 3.0). Verify opening hours before visiting.
Shopping Guide for Munich: Markets, Stores & Souvenirs
Shopping in Munich is one of the best ways to experience local culture beyond the usual tourist trail. Whether you're browsing open-air markets for fresh produce and local specialties, hunting for antiques in backstreet shops, or looking for handcrafted souvenirs to bring home, Munich's shopping scene has something for every kind of traveler.
This guide lists 39 shopping spots in Munich sourced from Wikivoyage — the community travel guide written by real travelers. These are the shops, markets, and stores that visitors actually recommend to each other.
Shopping Tips for Travelers in Munich
- Visit markets early for the best selection at Munich's food and craft markets.
- Carry local cash — many independent vendors and market stalls prefer cash over cards.
- Check opening days — many specialty shops in Munich are closed on Sundays or have limited weekend hours.
- Ask about local products — the best souvenirs are made locally, not imported for tourist shops.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Shopping in Munich
Where to shop in Munich?
Munich has 39 curated shopping spots including markets, specialty stores, and local boutiques. This guide covers the best places to shop in Munich, from open-air markets to specialist shops. Use Nomax to connect with fellow travelers who can share shopping tips.
What souvenirs to buy in Munich?
The best souvenirs from Munich are locally produced food and drink, handmade crafts, books about the city, and artisan goods. Markets are the best place to find authentic products. Check listings in this guide for specialty shops and markets in Munich.
Are there markets in Munich?
Yes, Munich has several markets in this guide including food markets, antique fairs, and craft markets. Opening days and hours vary by market — check individual listings before visiting.
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