This is kind of the German Macy's, I come here for many years, love the friendly and real helpful…read morestaff, and best of all, they give you the "Tax Free" confirmation, meaning that everybody who lives outside of Germany does not have to pay Taxes in Germany, when the goods you buy are exported - did you know that? You just need this confirmation which you show to Export Customs when you fly back home. That also means instant 19% discount of anything you buy since in Germany you have to pay 19% VAT on everything. So I do my annual shopping here, find everything I was looking for, get my Tax receipt and I am out in less than an hour, that's what I call time effective shopping!!

If you need some clothes or something for the house even some groceries you can come here. Prices…read moreare a little steep, especially for the groceries downstairs, but having everything in one place comes in handy. Great wine and liquor selection, but severly lacking for beer. Also a small selection of American foods as well like popcorn, oreos and barbeque sauce.

Alas, most of the shoes from Brackelsberg are not meant for my feet!…read more Window shopping often seduced me in the past to go inside and try the shoes that look so beautiful on display even if I don't need any at that time. However, I have never left the shop with a purchase. And no, it wasn't even the prices that held me back, it's just that many of the shoes there rate fashion over comfort. Admittedly, I have complicated feet, but for me shoes must be wearable and that means ouch- and blisterfree.