Outlet Shopping in Germany

 If you are a person who loves to shop and plans to visit Germany, this article is just for you!

Even if you are not much of a shopper, you can get to know some facts about buying things from Germany’s outlet stores. You never know when this kind of general knowledge will come in handy!

German products are unique, and getting them at cheaper rates is something a lot of people would dream about (even if they are in the not-much-of-a-shopper category).

The outlet stores in Germany sell branded goods at much lower prices than the retail shops. There are so many outlets in the country that sometimes, the collection of outlets looks as if it is a city within another city. The benefits of outlet shopping in this European country are many. One of them is that you can bargain for several products, and this facility is helpful if you are intent on not blowing your budget.

The outlet shops in Germany sell a wide range of products, such as designer clothes, jewelry, toys, household articles, and other items. While many people in Germany shop for goods online, there are also others who make it a point to visit the stores in person. 

Another reason for people flocking in large numbers at the factory outlets is the cheap selling of clothes and accessories that were popular in the previous season, but have now fallen out-of-fashion (, or the colors might not be ‘in’). And, there are also discount sales at these outlets, with many of them offering up to 70%. The brands that have produced more than the required quantities, or the overstock items, also sell to these outlet stores.

Many of the discount outlets are open from Monday to Saturday. During the Christmas holidays, some stores work on Sundays too.

Now, let us take a look at some of the most popular outlet stores in Germany, where you can purchase stuff and take home some overflowing shopping bags…

Puma and Adidas Outlet Stores

The headquarters and the discount outlets of Adidas and Puma are located in Herzogenaurach. This is a small town in Bavaria. You can visit these stores if you travel 14 miles northwest of Nuremberg. At the Adidas and Puma stores, you can purchase clothes, shoes, and sports gear at much cheaper rates.

The factory shops of Adidas also sell many trial run products, which you cannot find anywhere else.

Hugo Boss Outlet Store

This store is located in Metzingen, 19 miles south of Stuttgart. The headquarters are still in the city of Metzingen, and you can buy anything, clothes, bags, accessories, sportswear, and watches from this outlet. Many designers, such as Reebok, Escada, and Bogner, followed Hugo Boss and started their discount outlets in Metzingen. This has resulted in the city becoming a hot spot for those shoppers who are budget-minded.

You can also buy sophisticated collections that come under the business, casual, or athleisure categories.

VW Designer Outlets

The VW factory in the city of Wolfsburg (outside Berlin), has got a mind-blowing auto museum. Both adults and children have grown to love this museum. VW Outlets are the first of Germany’s city-center outlets, where a lot of branded items are sold. You can find more than 85 outlet shops in this place, which is situated along the banks of a river.

Outlet Stores at Wertheim Village

You will find a very popular outlet store in the village of Wertheim. The store is situated about 55 miles southeast of Frankfurt and near the Romantic Road. The specialty of this place is that you can shop in a hundred different luxury boutiques. 

The town of Wertheim is famous for its houses, most of which are half-timbered. And, there is also the shuttle bus that takes passengers from the outlet stores to Wertheim Village. The place can be called a ‘retail wonderland.’

You can get items from various brands like Versace, Lacoste, Pepe Jeans, Nike, Marc O’ Polo, and Trussardi Jeans at these outlets.

Berlin Designer Outlet B5

Located 18 miles to the west of Berlin, this was the first discount outlet store in the country. Several products from Tommy Hilfiger, Diesel, and Under Armour are sold here. 

If you need to recharge your batteries after getting tired of all the shopping, you can always visit the cafes and restaurants and the children’s play area close to the outlets. You can also attend those late-night shopping events and the cocktail bar that has live music.

The Ingolstadt Village

Shopping in Germany would not be complete if you do not visit the Ingolstadt Village that is outside the gates of Munich. This place was opened in the month of September 2005. It is, in fact, a shopper’s paradise with more than 70 boutiques. Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Bogner, and Mandarina Duck are few of the 75+ designer names you can shop for.

The Steiff Factory Outlet

And for all the tiny tots out there, the Steiff Factory Store is a place that sells the most popular German Steiff toys. The unique characteristic feature of these toys is that they are made using the finest of materials. These include mohair, felt, and woven plush. 

If you wish to get better deals for your children, you have to go to the birthplace of the Steiff toys-Giengen. It is located 90 miles to the west of Munich. 

Well, by now, you would have got an idea about outlet shopping in Germany. Since we have discussed in detail about several outlets from various regions of Germany, the information will be useful if you are planning for the much-needed vacation in this beautiful European country.