Useful information about Berlin - Shopping
Berlin is a shopping paradise! The capital offers something for every budget, from shops where you can buy things for one Euro, to expensive and exclusive shops like Quartier 206 on Friedrichstrasse or the French department store Lafayette . Of course, the KaDeWe and Kurfürstendamm are a must for shopaholics. Apart from the KaDeWe, there are other stores in Berlin. I recommend you to visit the following department stores: Galeria Kaufhof at Alexanderplatz, Karstadt at Kurfürstendamm and Hermannplatz. Shops are generally open from Monday - Friday until 20:00. Some large supermarkets close at 22:00. You can buy food and drinks at food stores called Spätkauf, also called Späti. They are usually open late at night and on Sundays. Schlossstraße in Steglitz Supermarkets located at the main train stations are open on Sundays, too . Shopping Centers Berlin has numerous shopping centers. The Arkaden at Potsdamer Platz and the Alexa at Ale