Its been a hot minute since I last went to a Louis Vuitton store. I think the last one I left…read morewithout looking at anything because it was so busy. At any rate, I've had my eye on a bag and decided that with the VAT refund I'd get in Europe I'd save myself a few bucks so might as well buy a purse while there. This store is pretty big although the layout is a bit maze like to find the purse section. The store was fairly empty as compared to visiting ones in the US but it still took a minute to get help. The gentleman was nice and courteous although basically I needed to give him the name of the bag I was looking for because I guess when visiting you should have a bag in mind and know the name. Luckily I did write it down, and he looked it up and they didn't have in stock at that particular store but instead advised that I go to the another store on the other end of the shopping district and they should have it in stock for me. So not a terrible experience but not a stellar customer experience either. So in summary I'd return again to make a purchase.

It's a full-service travel store including vaccinations, a body of water to test the canoes and…read morekayaks and anything and everything you might ever need for traveling!

This place is great! It's the closest thing to an REI that I've seen in Europe. When I first walked…read morein, I thought it was another little German hiking shop, probably with the same standard stuff, hopefully with a few bits that I couldn't find elsewhere. Then I turned the corner, and the store just kept going. They carry more brands and variety than most (maybe any?) camping stores I've found in Berlin, and more of the real gear you need if you're doing more than day-hikes. The sales staff is friendly and helpful, though horribly outnumbered, even during the work day. Some of the other customers were a great laugh. I struggled through with German, but most of the employees seemed to speak at least some English. There were several who were very helpful to my girlfriend without a word of German, and without being at all pushy toward a certain brand or type of gear. Ace! Update: I got there late on a Friday and couldn't find anyone to grab a pair of shoes for me to try on. The available employee was too busy tying the laces on the display shoes to be bothered with my trivialities. I went back on Saturday - big mistake. Terribly understaffed. Nearly impossible to get a little help, though there were bright spots. I'm going to have to make a third attempt if I want to try on a pair of their shoes. I'm taking a star away, just to say "Do not go on the weekend!"

Needed to buy a business suit in a hurry as the airline lost my luggage. Couldn't show up to…read moremeetings in sweatpants. These guys helped me out! With the salesperson's help, I had an "off the peg" suit with shirt in 15 minutes.

In Gewandhaus you can get some of the best dress menswear in Berlin money can buy. They offer Made…read morein Germany "made to measure" and bespoke level of tailoring skills for configuring orders and alterations. I tried many and found it to be the best option between fast fashion junk and full bespoke costs. And I'm pretty sure they are capable of bespoke tailoring if requested.