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SHOPPING
www.herrlich-berlin.de. Bergmannstr. 2.
T: 030.7845395. U Gneisenaustraße. E5
Manufactum
Their catalogue enjoys an almost cult-like
status for its German language prowess, but
better still is to visit the store itself. They collect T: 030.21210. U Wittenbergplatz. C4
mainly household and garden goods made with
traditional manufacturing methods and materials.
www.manufactum.de. See website for other
locations. Hardenbergstr. 4. T: 030.24033844.
U Ernst-Reuter-Platz. B3
DEPARTMENT STORES
Galeria Kaufhof
The former East German department store,
renovated in 2006, showcases more than 600
exclusive brands and an exquisite gourmet section
covering 35,000sq.m (377,000sq.ft) of space.
www.galeria-kaufhof.de. Alexanderplatz 9.
T: 030.247430. S+U Alexanderplatz. F3
Galeries Lafayette
The Berlin branch of the exclusive Parisian
department store is developed around an
extraordinary glass cone. The three circular floors
rise up around this centerpiece, packed with
perfumes, clothing, and accessories. The food
counter offers a wide range of French specialties
and there’s a corner selling teas from the famed
French tea house Mariage Frères.
www.galerieslafayette.de. Friedrichstr. 76–78.
T: 030.209480. U Französische Straße. E3
Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe)
The biggest and oldest department store in
Germany sells only products of the highest quality.
If you're short on time, the legendary gourmet
food hall on the sixth floor is not to be missed.
www.kadewe.de. Tauentzienstr. 21–24.
FOOD & GOURMET
Fassbender & Rausch
Berlin’s undisputed temple of confections features
the world's longest chocolate counter and eye-
popping sculptures, such as a model Reichstag
made from 300kg (660lb) of dark chocolate.
www.fassbender-rausch.de. Charlottenstr. 60.
T: 030.20458443. U Stadtmitte. E3
Marheineke Markthalle
One of the main market halls over 100 years ago
continues to be a culinary highlight, with exquisite- de. Goltzstr. 23 T: 030.23623256.
quality provisions, many produced organically and
regionally. Rounding off the epicurean offerings
are crafts, art exhibitions, and guided culinary
tours that include a history of the city’s market
halls and samples from vendors. Mon-Fri 8am-
8pm, Sat 8am-6pm. www.meine-markthalle.de.
Marheinekeplatz 15 T: 030.61286146.
U Gneisenaustraße. E5
Markthalle Neun
One of only three historic market halls remaining in
Berlin, the 1891 building has undergone a revival
Beautification
Gone are the days of red lips and rouged
faces: Cosmetics expert Melanie Dal
Canton says that women are now after a
healthy, more natural which is why she
opened MDC Cosmetic, a beauty
emporium in Mitte. Step inside for a
rejuvenating treatment, a personal
consultation, or to simply browse the
exquisite selection of products for the
body and soul, including the renowned
Australian brand Aesop, Susanne
Kaufmann’s natural cosmetics,
fragrances made at Santa Maria Novella
in Florence, and – Melanie’s secret tip –
the natural, vegan, and kosher beauty
products from Beverly Hills’ Josh
Rosebrook.
Knaackstr. 26. T: 030 40056339.
www.mdc-cosmetic.com
in recent years, now hosting a farmers’ market
(Fri–Sat 10am–6pm). See website for other foodie
events, such as the popular Street Food Thursdays.
www.markthalle9.de. Eisenbahnstr. 42-43
T: 030.577094661. U Görlitzer Bahnhof. G4
Ritter Sport Bunte Schokowelt
The company store teaches about the process
of chocolate production through an interactive
exhibit, while in the shop you can mix and
match chocolate and fillings for that perfect
and personalized creation. www.ritter-sport.de.
Französische Str. 24 T: 030.20095080.
U Französische Straße. E3
Winterfeldt Schokoladen
The chocolate shop/café's gorgeous wooden
interior dates back to 1892, when the space was
still a pharmacy. Sample gourmet hot chocolates
and stock up on chocolates from around the
globe. Daily B&L. www.winterfeldt-schokoladen.
U Nollendorfplatz, U Eisenacher Straße. D4
MALLS & ARCADES
Alexa
Hardcore shoppers love this mall for its sheer size,
with over 180 stores spread over five levels. High-
street retailers are well represented, and a large
food court obliges when hunger overwhelms your
desire to shop. www.alexacentre.com. Grunerstr.
20. T: 030.269340121. S+U Alexanderplatz. F3
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