Shopping in Bavaria

Shopping in Bavaria is a very special pleasure. Particularly the big cities, such as Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg offer everything you would wish for, from everyday items to the most expensive luxury watches.

Also the vacation regions and cities offer a selection of well organised stores, in which you can enjoy a fun and relaxed shopping trip.

In our guide we have selected the best shopping possibilities in the various cities and regions.

Business hours: Legal business hours: Monday through Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m.

Many small shops, especially in smaller communities, operate different opening hours, generally from 09.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. (grocery stores as from 08.00 a.m.), Saturdays from 01.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m. In tourist areas special regulations with longer opening hours apply; businesses in train stations and airports are open during traffic hours (in some areas until 11.00 p.m.).

Souvenirs:
Popular souvenirs are local objects of art - e.g. ceramics objects of local art, traditional costumes, porcelain, enamel, jewellery and glassware.

VAT-Reimbursement
Tourists with residence outside the EU can obtain a VAT reimbursement if they purchase items for an amount excessing € 75,--. For this purpose a specific form is to be issued in the shop, the items are to be exported within a period of time of three months and the export of the items must be confirmed by a stamp affixed by the EU-Customs office.

The "Global Refund Cheque", by way of which the VAT is refunded when leaving the EU-market can be obtained in all shops with the sign "Global Refund TAX FREE SHOPPING".

Please note:
For tourists with residence in a EU-country the VAT reimbursement, unfortunately, is not possible.