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Behringer
Munich
One of the best shoe selections in Munich is found at this chic store that also sells an extensive array of bags, belts, and accessories. The staff is low-key so there is no pressure to buy, although you might want to check out the new, casual, and laid-back look. All in all, evolution in footwear rather than revolution is the watchword here. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm.One of the best shoe selections in Munich is found
Bogner-Haus
Munich
Founded by Willy Bogner, former Olympic champion downhill racer, this store stocks well-made women's clothing upstairs, men's clothing on the street level, and clothing suited for whatever sport happens to be seasonal at the time of your visit in the cellar. Somewhere in the store, you'll find whatever you need to be appropriately clad for any occasion. One of its best is the Fire & Ice Department in the cellar, where garments for young men and women have the kind of flair that might please some of the most demanding people in your life -- your teenage children. The store is open Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday from 9:30am to 7:30pm, and Saturday from 9:30am to 3pm.Founded by Willy Bogner, former Olympic champion downhill racer, this
CADA-Schmuck
Munich
The handmade, unique pieces of jewelry designed by Herbert Kopp, and on sale here, are hard to resist. His jewelry comes in 18-karat gold or sterling silver. There is also a first-class selection of watches, including such designer names as Dior. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm.The handmade, unique pieces of jewelry designed by Herbert Kopp,
Christkindlmarkt
Munich
One of the most visible and traditional in Munich, this December Christmas market attracts visitors from all over Germany and Europe -- only the Christmas market in Nürnberg is more famous. Hundreds of stalls offer Christmas ornaments, handmade children's toys, carved figures, and nativity scenes. The square is full of local color; the stallkeepers are picturesque in their woolen coats, hats, and gloves; and the scene is enhanced by frequent snowfalls. Opening hours vary with the enthusiasm of the merchants. In most cases, stalls are open 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday, although as Christmas approaches, many open on Sunday as well, until 7pm.One of the most visible and traditional in Munich, this
Dallmayr
Munich
What Fauchon is to Paris, and Fortnum & Mason is to London, the venerable firm of Dallmayr is to Munich. Gastronomes as far away as Hamburg and Berlin sometimes telephone orders for exotica not readily available anywhere else, and its list of prestigious clients reads like a who's who of German industry and letters. Wander freely among racks of foodstuffs, some of which are too delicate to survive shipment abroad, others that can be shipped anywhere. The shop is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.What Fauchon is to Paris, and Fortnum & Mason is
Dirndl-Ecke
Munich
One block up from the famed Hofbräuhaus, this shop gets our unreserved recommendation as a stylish place specializing in high-grade dirndls, feathered Alpine hats, and all clothing associated with the Alpine regions. Everything sold is of fine quality -- there's no tourist junk. Other merchandise includes needlework hats, beaded belts, and pleated shirts for men. You may want to buy the stylish capes, the silver jewelry in old Bavarian style, the leather shoes, or the linen and cotton combinations, such as skirts with blouses and jackets. Bavarian clothing for children is also available. The store is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.One block up from the famed Hofbräuhaus, this shop gets
Elisabethmarkt
Munich
This is Schwabing's smaller and less dramatic version of Munich's premier outdoor market, the Viktualienmarkt . It's held every Monday to Saturday from 7 to about 11am, although some die-hard merchants manage to hold out until 1:30pm. Completely decentralized, each individual vendor operates exclusively on his or her own account. Stalls tend to be more laden with bounty in spring, summer, and fall, but a few hardy souls maintain a presence here even in the depths of winter.This is Schwabing's smaller and less dramatic version of Munich's
Frankonia
Munich
This store carries Munich's most prestigious collection of traditional Bavarian dress (called Tracht). If you see yourself dressed in a hunter style, this place can outfit you well. There's a fine collection of wool cardigan jackets with silvery buttons. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm.This store carries Munich's most prestigious collection of traditional Bavarian
Galerie-fanduumlr-Angewandte-Kanduumlnst-Manduumlnchen
Munich
This is the largest, most visible, and most historic art gallery of its type in Germany, established by the Bavarian government in the 1840s as a showcase for local artists. One of its two interconnected buildings is a Jugendstil monument, the other \"of no artistic importance.\" Works by more than 400 artists are displayed and sold in the art gallery. In a sales outlet, the Ladengeschäft, crafts in all kinds of media, textiles, and woven objects are sold at prices that begin at 25€ ($30). It's open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 2pm.This is the largest, most visible, and most historic art
Geisels-Vinothek
Munich
Other than Dallmayr, which does this kind of thing on a much bigger scale, this is the most sophisticated wine shop in Munich. Its inventory includes wines from Germany, Austria, Italy, and France, with bottles starting at 8€ ($9.60). Because the chef here is a passionate advocate of wines from western France, there's an especially strong selection of bordeaux. Most of the selections offered by the glass at the restaurant's bar are sold by the bottle in the wine shop, allowing you to taste before you buy the whole bottle. The shop is open daily 10am to 1am.Other than Dallmayr, which does this kind of thing on
Grossmarkthalle
Munich
This is Munich's equivalent of Paris's Rungis (formerly Les Halles). Buyers from virtually every restaurant in Munich make an early morning pilgrimage to this industrial-looking complex in the city's southern suburbs. Purveyors arrive with lorries from as far away as Italy; buyers congregate from throughout Bavaria and beyond. Be warned, though, that there's an entrance fee of 3€ ($3.60) that allows you only to browse and admire the way business is conducted; buying is wholesale only -- homemakers who do show up usually bring bushel baskets or wheeled carts to haul away impressive quantities of peaches, apples, or whatever. It's open Monday to Saturday from 5 to 10:30am.This is Munich's equivalent of Paris's Rungis (formerly Les Halles).
Hemmerle
Munich
This is the place in Munich for jewelry. The original founders of this stylish shop made their fortune creating bejeweled fantasies for the Royal Bavarian Court of Ludwig II. Today, in a setting of southern baroque-style pastel-painted paneling, you can buy some of the most exciting jewelry in the area. All pieces are limited editions, designed and made in-house by Bavarian craftspeople. The company also designs its own wristwatch, the Hemmerle, and distributes what is said to be one of the world's finest watches, the Breguet. The store is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 1pm.This is the place in Munich for jewelry. The original
Hirmer
Munich
In the pedestrian zone, this menswear shop has the best collection in town of German-made men's clothing. The staff here is especially helpful in outfitting you with something that looks good on you, the selection coming from such brand names as Boss, Barbour, Rene Lezard, and Van Laak. Both business and leisure suits are sold at middle- to upper-bracket prices. They even cater to \"big beer bellies.\" Open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm.In the pedestrian zone, this menswear shop has the best
Hugendubel
Munich
Not only is this Munich's biggest bookstore, but it also enjoys a central location. It sells a number of English-language titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and also offers travel books and helpful maps. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm.Not only is this Munich's biggest bookstore, but it also
Kaufhof
Munich
This is the Munich branch of the upscale department store chain that was originally established in Cologne during the late 19th century. It came to Munich in 1972 and is one of the largest stores in town, on five floors in a building on the city's historic square. Wander freely among displays that are art forms in their own right. You'll find men's, women's, and children's clothing; housewares; groceries; and virtually everything else you might think of. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6:30pm (Thursday until 8:30pm) and Saturday from 8:30am to 2pm. There's a smaller branch of this emporium at Karlsplatz 2 (tel. 089/5-12-50; U-Bahn: Karlsplatz) that maintains the same hours.This is the Munich branch of the upscale department store
Kunstring-Meissen
Munich
This establishment's close links to the porcelain factories of Meissen and Dresden in what was then East Germany stretch back to the coldest days of the Cold War. It was then Munich's exclusive distributor of Meissen and Dresden (Germany's most famous styles of porcelain). Though exclusive access is now a thing of the past, Kunstring's still carries one of Munich's largest selections of elegant porcelain. Note: With two of Europe's most impeccable pedigrees in porcelain, neither Meissen nor Dresden has adopted the assembly-line methods used by many of their more industrialized modern-day competitors. Anything you buy can be shipped, although if you're looking for the more esoteric objects, there might be a delay if Kunstring doesn't have the object in stock. Kunstring is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 2pm.This establishment's close links to the porcelain factories of Meissen
Ludwig-Beck-am-Rathauseck
Munich
This is Munich's major department store. Most merchandise is intended for local residents; however, visitors will also be interested in this four-floor shopping bazaar, which sells handmade crafts from all over Germany, both old and new. Items include decorative pottery and dishes, etched-glass beer steins and vases, painted wall plaques depicting rural scenes, and decorative flower arrangements. There's unusual kitchenware, colored flatware, calico hot pads and towels, and a collection of casually chic leather-trimmed canvas purses. The shop also offers fashions, textiles, and even jazz recordings. Within the same block, the store has opened two more outlets: Wäsche-Beck, selling lingerie, linens, and curtains, and Strumpf-Beck, featuring the town's largest selection of stockings and hosiery. All three locations are open Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 4pm.This is Munich's major department store. Most merchandise is intended
Ludwig-Mory
Munich
This is a famous place to buy traditional Bavarian beer steins. It's near the cathedral, its one-room setting is folkloric, and it basks in a reputation that has been building since the 1830s. After seeing this place, you'll never want to drink Budweiser from a can again. Fashioned from pewter, and to a lesser degree, ceramic, sometimes lidded, sometimes not, the steins range from the honest but unpretentious to richly decorative works of art that might round off a private collection. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.This is a famous place to buy traditional Bavarian beer
Maendler
Munich
With a series of boutiques scattered over two floors, this store caters to the well-dressed woman. You may prefer to just wander around, appreciating the creative vision of Joop, Claude Montana, New York New York, and Jil Sander, but a quick consultation with any of the staff poised near the store's entrance can point you in the right direction. Looking for that special something for your dinner with the city's mayor or the president of Germany? Ask to see the formal eveningwear of English designer David Fielden. Looking for something more daring and avant-garde? Head for this outfit's other branch, Rosy Maendler, Maximiliansplatz 12 (same phone). Here you'll find a youthful version of the same store and garments by Madonna's favorite designer, Jean-Paul Gaultier, whose exhibitionistic and/or erotic leather and rubber clothing will cause a stir on either side of the Atlantic. Both shops are open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 2pm.With a series of boutiques scattered over two floors, this
Manduumlnchner-Poupenstuben-und-Zinnfiguren-Kabinette
Munich
This is the kind of store you either thrill to or find impossibly claustrophobic. Here is a miniature world where houses, furniture, birdcages, and people are cunningly crafted from pewter or carved wood. Many of the items look deceptively realistic. Famous throughout Germany, the shop has been managed for 150 years by women of the same family, and some of the figures are still made from the original 150-year-old molds that are collectors' items in their own right. Anything in this place would make a great gift not only for a child but also for an adult with a nostalgic bent. It's open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 1pm.This is the kind of store you either thrill to
Max-Krug
Munich
Dating from 1925, this is the most famous store in Munich, selling Bavarian memorabilia and all types of souvenirs. From cuckoo clocks to music boxes, it's all here, including enough beer tankards to restage The Student Prince. Most of the souvenirs, such as nutcrackers, originate in the Black Forest. Open Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 7pm. tel.Dating from 1925, this is the most famous store in
Nymphenburger-Porzellanmanufaktur
Munich
About 8km (5 miles) northwest of the heart of Munich, you'll find one of Germany's most famous porcelain factories on the grounds of Schloss Nymphenburg. You can visit its exhibition and sales rooms Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm. Shipments can be arranged if you make purchases. (This is a bit of a trek, but you'll probably be taking a sightseeing trip to Schloss Nymphenburg anyway.) There's also a more central branch in Munich's center at Odeonsplatz 1 (tel. 089/282428; U-Bahn: U6 to Odeonsplatz).About 8km (5 miles) northwest of the heart of Munich,
Obletters
Munich
Established in the 1880s, this is one of the largest emporiums of children's toys in Munich, with five floors that contain everything from folkloric dolls to computer games. Some of the most charming toys are replicas of middle European antique dolls and toys; they often look suspiciously capable of coming alive beneath someone's Christmas tree, like in the Nutcracker ballet. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 4pm.Established in the 1880s, this is one of the largest
Philatelie-und-Ansichtskarten
Munich
It doesn't really look like a shop, but rather like a dusty storeroom at a museum. It's the rendezvous for academics and collectors throughout Germany, who phone in special requests for antique engravings and postcards that depict specific settings, personalities, and places. Merchandise, each piece carefully filed and stored in cardboard boxes that are arranged by subject, ranges from the sober to the schmaltzy. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm.It doesn't really look like a shop, but rather like
Prinoth
Munich
Most of the woodcarvings sold here are produced in small workshops in South Tirol, that folklore-rich part of Austria that was annexed to Italy after World War I. The selection is wide-ranging and broad, and since the setting lies 5.5km (3 1/2 miles) west of Munich's tourist zones, prices are reasonable compared to those of shops closer to the Marienplatz. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.Most of the woodcarvings sold here are produced in small
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Behringer
Munich
One of the best shoe selections in Munich is found at this chic store that also sells an extensive array of bags, belts, and accessories. The staff is low-key so there is no pressure to buy, although you might want to check out the new, casual, and laid-back look. All in all, evolution in footwear rather than revolution is the watchword here. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm.One of the best shoe selections in Munich is found
Bogner-Haus
Munich
Founded by Willy Bogner, former Olympic champion downhill racer, this store stocks well-made women's clothing upstairs, men's clothing on the street level, and clothing suited for whatever sport happens to be seasonal at the time of your visit in the cellar. Somewhere in the store, you'll find whatever you need to be appropriately clad for any occasion. One of its best is the Fire & Ice Department in the cellar, where garments for young men and women have the kind of flair that might please some of the most demanding people in your life -- your teenage children. The store is open Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday from 9:30am to 7:30pm, and Saturday from 9:30am to 3pm.Founded by Willy Bogner, former Olympic champion downhill racer, this
CADA-Schmuck
Munich
The handmade, unique pieces of jewelry designed by Herbert Kopp, and on sale here, are hard to resist. His jewelry comes in 18-karat gold or sterling silver. There is also a first-class selection of watches, including such designer names as Dior. Open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm.The handmade, unique pieces of jewelry designed by Herbert Kopp,
Christkindlmarkt
Munich
One of the most visible and traditional in Munich, this December Christmas market attracts visitors from all over Germany and Europe -- only the Christmas market in Nürnberg is more famous. Hundreds of stalls offer Christmas ornaments, handmade children's toys, carved figures, and nativity scenes. The square is full of local color; the stallkeepers are picturesque in their woolen coats, hats, and gloves; and the scene is enhanced by frequent snowfalls. Opening hours vary with the enthusiasm of the merchants. In most cases, stalls are open 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday, although as Christmas approaches, many open on Sunday as well, until 7pm.One of the most visible and traditional in Munich, this
Dallmayr
Munich
What Fauchon is to Paris, and Fortnum & Mason is to London, the venerable firm of Dallmayr is to Munich. Gastronomes as far away as Hamburg and Berlin sometimes telephone orders for exotica not readily available anywhere else, and its list of prestigious clients reads like a who's who of German industry and letters. Wander freely among racks of foodstuffs, some of which are too delicate to survive shipment abroad, others that can be shipped anywhere. The shop is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.What Fauchon is to Paris, and Fortnum & Mason is
Dirndl-Ecke
Munich
One block up from the famed Hofbräuhaus, this shop gets our unreserved recommendation as a stylish place specializing in high-grade dirndls, feathered Alpine hats, and all clothing associated with the Alpine regions. Everything sold is of fine quality -- there's no tourist junk. Other merchandise includes needlework hats, beaded belts, and pleated shirts for men. You may want to buy the stylish capes, the silver jewelry in old Bavarian style, the leather shoes, or the linen and cotton combinations, such as skirts with blouses and jackets. Bavarian clothing for children is also available. The store is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.One block up from the famed Hofbräuhaus, this shop gets
Elisabethmarkt
Munich
This is Schwabing's smaller and less dramatic version of Munich's premier outdoor market, the Viktualienmarkt . It's held every Monday to Saturday from 7 to about 11am, although some die-hard merchants manage to hold out until 1:30pm. Completely decentralized, each individual vendor operates exclusively on his or her own account. Stalls tend to be more laden with bounty in spring, summer, and fall, but a few hardy souls maintain a presence here even in the depths of winter.This is Schwabing's smaller and less dramatic version of Munich's
Frankonia
Munich
This store carries Munich's most prestigious collection of traditional Bavarian dress (called Tracht). If you see yourself dressed in a hunter style, this place can outfit you well. There's a fine collection of wool cardigan jackets with silvery buttons. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm.This store carries Munich's most prestigious collection of traditional Bavarian
Galerie-fanduumlr-Angewandte-Kanduumlnst-Manduumlnchen
Munich
This is the largest, most visible, and most historic art gallery of its type in Germany, established by the Bavarian government in the 1840s as a showcase for local artists. One of its two interconnected buildings is a Jugendstil monument, the other \"of no artistic importance.\" Works by more than 400 artists are displayed and sold in the art gallery. In a sales outlet, the Ladengeschäft, crafts in all kinds of media, textiles, and woven objects are sold at prices that begin at 25€ ($30). It's open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 2pm.This is the largest, most visible, and most historic art
Geisels-Vinothek
Munich
Other than Dallmayr, which does this kind of thing on a much bigger scale, this is the most sophisticated wine shop in Munich. Its inventory includes wines from Germany, Austria, Italy, and France, with bottles starting at 8€ ($9.60). Because the chef here is a passionate advocate of wines from western France, there's an especially strong selection of bordeaux. Most of the selections offered by the glass at the restaurant's bar are sold by the bottle in the wine shop, allowing you to taste before you buy the whole bottle. The shop is open daily 10am to 1am.Other than Dallmayr, which does this kind of thing on
Grossmarkthalle
Munich
This is Munich's equivalent of Paris's Rungis (formerly Les Halles). Buyers from virtually every restaurant in Munich make an early morning pilgrimage to this industrial-looking complex in the city's southern suburbs. Purveyors arrive with lorries from as far away as Italy; buyers congregate from throughout Bavaria and beyond. Be warned, though, that there's an entrance fee of 3€ ($3.60) that allows you only to browse and admire the way business is conducted; buying is wholesale only -- homemakers who do show up usually bring bushel baskets or wheeled carts to haul away impressive quantities of peaches, apples, or whatever. It's open Monday to Saturday from 5 to 10:30am.This is Munich's equivalent of Paris's Rungis (formerly Les Halles).
Hemmerle
Munich
This is the place in Munich for jewelry. The original founders of this stylish shop made their fortune creating bejeweled fantasies for the Royal Bavarian Court of Ludwig II. Today, in a setting of southern baroque-style pastel-painted paneling, you can buy some of the most exciting jewelry in the area. All pieces are limited editions, designed and made in-house by Bavarian craftspeople. The company also designs its own wristwatch, the Hemmerle, and distributes what is said to be one of the world's finest watches, the Breguet. The store is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 1pm.This is the place in Munich for jewelry. The original
Hirmer
Munich
In the pedestrian zone, this menswear shop has the best collection in town of German-made men's clothing. The staff here is especially helpful in outfitting you with something that looks good on you, the selection coming from such brand names as Boss, Barbour, Rene Lezard, and Van Laak. Both business and leisure suits are sold at middle- to upper-bracket prices. They even cater to \"big beer bellies.\" Open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm.In the pedestrian zone, this menswear shop has the best
Hugendubel
Munich
Not only is this Munich's biggest bookstore, but it also enjoys a central location. It sells a number of English-language titles, both fiction and nonfiction, and also offers travel books and helpful maps. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm.Not only is this Munich's biggest bookstore, but it also
Kaufhof
Munich
This is the Munich branch of the upscale department store chain that was originally established in Cologne during the late 19th century. It came to Munich in 1972 and is one of the largest stores in town, on five floors in a building on the city's historic square. Wander freely among displays that are art forms in their own right. You'll find men's, women's, and children's clothing; housewares; groceries; and virtually everything else you might think of. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6:30pm (Thursday until 8:30pm) and Saturday from 8:30am to 2pm. There's a smaller branch of this emporium at Karlsplatz 2 (tel. 089/5-12-50; U-Bahn: Karlsplatz) that maintains the same hours.This is the Munich branch of the upscale department store
Kunstring-Meissen
Munich
This establishment's close links to the porcelain factories of Meissen and Dresden in what was then East Germany stretch back to the coldest days of the Cold War. It was then Munich's exclusive distributor of Meissen and Dresden (Germany's most famous styles of porcelain). Though exclusive access is now a thing of the past, Kunstring's still carries one of Munich's largest selections of elegant porcelain. Note: With two of Europe's most impeccable pedigrees in porcelain, neither Meissen nor Dresden has adopted the assembly-line methods used by many of their more industrialized modern-day competitors. Anything you buy can be shipped, although if you're looking for the more esoteric objects, there might be a delay if Kunstring doesn't have the object in stock. Kunstring is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 2pm.This establishment's close links to the porcelain factories of Meissen
Ludwig-Beck-am-Rathauseck
Munich
This is Munich's major department store. Most merchandise is intended for local residents; however, visitors will also be interested in this four-floor shopping bazaar, which sells handmade crafts from all over Germany, both old and new. Items include decorative pottery and dishes, etched-glass beer steins and vases, painted wall plaques depicting rural scenes, and decorative flower arrangements. There's unusual kitchenware, colored flatware, calico hot pads and towels, and a collection of casually chic leather-trimmed canvas purses. The shop also offers fashions, textiles, and even jazz recordings. Within the same block, the store has opened two more outlets: Wäsche-Beck, selling lingerie, linens, and curtains, and Strumpf-Beck, featuring the town's largest selection of stockings and hosiery. All three locations are open Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 4pm.This is Munich's major department store. Most merchandise is intended
Ludwig-Mory
Munich
This is a famous place to buy traditional Bavarian beer steins. It's near the cathedral, its one-room setting is folkloric, and it basks in a reputation that has been building since the 1830s. After seeing this place, you'll never want to drink Budweiser from a can again. Fashioned from pewter, and to a lesser degree, ceramic, sometimes lidded, sometimes not, the steins range from the honest but unpretentious to richly decorative works of art that might round off a private collection. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.This is a famous place to buy traditional Bavarian beer
Maendler
Munich
With a series of boutiques scattered over two floors, this store caters to the well-dressed woman. You may prefer to just wander around, appreciating the creative vision of Joop, Claude Montana, New York New York, and Jil Sander, but a quick consultation with any of the staff poised near the store's entrance can point you in the right direction. Looking for that special something for your dinner with the city's mayor or the president of Germany? Ask to see the formal eveningwear of English designer David Fielden. Looking for something more daring and avant-garde? Head for this outfit's other branch, Rosy Maendler, Maximiliansplatz 12 (same phone). Here you'll find a youthful version of the same store and garments by Madonna's favorite designer, Jean-Paul Gaultier, whose exhibitionistic and/or erotic leather and rubber clothing will cause a stir on either side of the Atlantic. Both shops are open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 2pm.With a series of boutiques scattered over two floors, this
Manduumlnchner-Poupenstuben-und-Zinnfiguren-Kabinette
Munich
This is the kind of store you either thrill to or find impossibly claustrophobic. Here is a miniature world where houses, furniture, birdcages, and people are cunningly crafted from pewter or carved wood. Many of the items look deceptively realistic. Famous throughout Germany, the shop has been managed for 150 years by women of the same family, and some of the figures are still made from the original 150-year-old molds that are collectors' items in their own right. Anything in this place would make a great gift not only for a child but also for an adult with a nostalgic bent. It's open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 1pm.This is the kind of store you either thrill to
Max-Krug
Munich
Dating from 1925, this is the most famous store in Munich, selling Bavarian memorabilia and all types of souvenirs. From cuckoo clocks to music boxes, it's all here, including enough beer tankards to restage The Student Prince. Most of the souvenirs, such as nutcrackers, originate in the Black Forest. Open Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 7pm. tel.Dating from 1925, this is the most famous store in
Nymphenburger-Porzellanmanufaktur
Munich
About 8km (5 miles) northwest of the heart of Munich, you'll find one of Germany's most famous porcelain factories on the grounds of Schloss Nymphenburg. You can visit its exhibition and sales rooms Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm. Shipments can be arranged if you make purchases. (This is a bit of a trek, but you'll probably be taking a sightseeing trip to Schloss Nymphenburg anyway.) There's also a more central branch in Munich's center at Odeonsplatz 1 (tel. 089/282428; U-Bahn: U6 to Odeonsplatz).About 8km (5 miles) northwest of the heart of Munich,
Obletters
Munich
Established in the 1880s, this is one of the largest emporiums of children's toys in Munich, with five floors that contain everything from folkloric dolls to computer games. Some of the most charming toys are replicas of middle European antique dolls and toys; they often look suspiciously capable of coming alive beneath someone's Christmas tree, like in the Nutcracker ballet. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 4pm.Established in the 1880s, this is one of the largest
Philatelie-und-Ansichtskarten
Munich
It doesn't really look like a shop, but rather like a dusty storeroom at a museum. It's the rendezvous for academics and collectors throughout Germany, who phone in special requests for antique engravings and postcards that depict specific settings, personalities, and places. Merchandise, each piece carefully filed and stored in cardboard boxes that are arranged by subject, ranges from the sober to the schmaltzy. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm.It doesn't really look like a shop, but rather like
Prinoth
Munich
Most of the woodcarvings sold here are produced in small workshops in South Tirol, that folklore-rich part of Austria that was annexed to Italy after World War I. The selection is wide-ranging and broad, and since the setting lies 5.5km (3 1/2 miles) west of Munich's tourist zones, prices are reasonable compared to those of shops closer to the Marienplatz. It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm.Most of the woodcarvings sold here are produced in small
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