Shopping in Munich

Store Chains in Europe

One of the best-known and cheapest chains in Europe is Primark. Originally a British store, it quickly expanded to many countries in Europe and became a massive department store chain known for low-to-moderate prices. Today, you will find Primark branches in England, Ireland, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, and more.
The stores are usually large and very popular (as evidenced by the long queues at the cash registers...), built with multiple floors where each floor is dedicated to a different sector: women, men, children, homeware, cosmetics, and more.

Another major fashion chain in Europe is C&A, founded in the Netherlands in 1841. Today, the chain has over 1,500 stores across Europe: Germany, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Italy, Romania, Croatia, Denmark, and many more. About 200 branches are dedicated to children only, but most branches include fashion, clothing, and accessories for the whole family: women, men, boys, and girls.

A "smaller" chain (though everything is relative...) is the successful and classic Promod. The chain was founded in France in the 1970s, originally as a boutique serving women. The boutique grew into a women's and men's clothing chain in France and from there to all of Europe. Today in 50 countries in Europe and beyond, you will find over 1,060 stores: France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Romania, and even China, the USA, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. The stores are mainly suitable for those looking for quality clothing at reasonable prices.

Another chain has positioned itself as suitable for young people, students, and fans of the smart-casual look. A.P.C was founded in the late 1980s and is now spread across many European countries like the Netherlands, Portugal, France, Germany, Spain, and even made aliyah and opened a branch in Tel Aviv. As mentioned, the store is very popular among students worldwide and mainly offers innovative casual clothing.

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Recommended Hotels in Munich

Rocco Forte The Charles Hotel - A 5-star designer hotel overlooking Munich's Old Botanical Garden, about 500 meters from the city's Central Station, offering a luxury spa with an indoor pool, soundproofed rooms, and private parking.
Platzl Hotel - Superior - A 4-star hotel in the center of Munich, a 2-minute walk from Marienplatz Square. The hotel offers a complimentary spa, a gym, and bicycle rental. All rooms are soundproofed.
Hotel Bayer´s - A 3-star hotel in a central location, just 300 meters from Munich's Central Station. Modernly designed rooms that also include suites for up to 4 guests.
Paleo Finest Serviced Apartments - An apartment hotel located in the southern suburbs of the city (about 5 km from the city center) in a quiet location. Offers 8 studio apartments and 1-bedroom apartments with a living room designed for 4 guests. The well-equipped accommodation units are elegantly designed and include wooden floors and quality furniture. All include a dining area and a sitting area.
Recommended hotels near Munich Airport: Novotel München Airport and NH München Airport both 5-star hotels less than 5 km from the airport .

Shopping in Munich

Munich is considered a paradise for shopping enthusiasts... The city is full of shops, international brands, and markets, though prices are relatively high compared to other European cities.
Munich has several main shopping areas. The main pedestrian street in the city, Maximilianstrasse, is also one of the most upscale areas in Munich. On the street, you will find luxury boutiques and designer shops, such as Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, and more. In addition to international luxury brands, the street also features local upscale fashion, accessory, and jewelry shops. Even for those not looking for shopping and bargains, it is recommended to walk along the pedestrian street, which is characterized by interesting architecture and historic buildings.

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A half-hour walk from the main pedestrian street, you will find another shopping center, which mainly attracts local young people and students. In the shopping center, Schwabing, you will find mostly cafes, bookstores, and second-hand shops, as well as a fruit and vegetable market, Elisabethmarkt, which is nice to stroll around.

For those looking for larger and more worthwhile malls and shopping centers, it is worth heading to the east of the city, where you will find the Riem Arcaden. The mall has about 130 local and international shops for clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, electronics, and more, such as H&M, Levi's, Mango, Swarovski, Swatch watches, Tommy Hilfiger, Zara, and more, alongside department stores like C&A. The mall also has a food court with various restaurants and cafes.

Another mall, the largest in the city, is Olympia Einkaufszentrum Zentrum, or by its abbreviation: OEZ. The mall is about a 15-minute drive from the city center and is, as mentioned, a huge shopping center with over 130 diverse shops - you will find everything your heart desires in the mall: shops, department stores, restaurants, cafes, galleries, exhibitions, and shows.
For those who have had enough of luxury shops in the city and are looking for more worthwhile outlet shops, it is worth heading to the factory outlet center Ingolstadt Village . The center is located north of the airport, and features over 100 outlet stores of local and international brands, such as Armani, Billabong, Calvin Klein, Levi's, Puma, Versace, Triumph, and more. The outlet center is open daily except Sundays.

For more information on opening hours, directions, and stores: Ingolstadt Village

Article by : O. E. Bar