Shopping in Bavaria

Shopping in Bavaria is a pleasure. Particularly the big cities, such as Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg offer anything you might wish for, from everyday items to expensive luxuries.

The more rural areas and towns offer a selection of well organised stores, in which you can enjoy  pleasant and relaxed shopping.

Business hours:

Legal business hours: Monday to Saturday 6:00 am to 8.00 pm

Many small shops, especially in smaller communities, operate different opening hours, generally from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm (grocery stores from 8.00 am), Saturdays till 1.00 pm.  Special regulations with longer opening hours apply for businesses in big train stations and airports: they are often open till 11.00 pm.

Souvenirs:

Popular souvenirs are local objects of art - e.g. ceramics, 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 over 75,-- Euro. For this purpose a specific form has to be issued in the shop, the items are to be exported within a period 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", which you will neet to get the VAT 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 is not possible.