Shopping made in Germany

Germany has a huge range of different places to shop, from the traditional atmosphere of its town centers to more than 400 shopping malls, each like a world of its own. The one thing they all have in common is a colorful mix of shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafés. And nearly all German towns and cities have pedestrian areas with large department stores and shopping arcades.

Think of the famous KaDeWe department store in Berlin, the Fünf Höfe (five courtyards) in Munich, Düsseldorf's Königsallee or many outlet centers close to the bigger cities - everywhere visitors come in their droves to enjoy the great shopping opportunities on offer.

Ms. Heike Murad, GCC Manager States, German National Tourist Board, said, "Germany is ideally placed as a shopping destination for its middle east travellers who love to shop. With its excellent tourism infrastructure, along with the exceptionally good value for money offered by German hotels and restaurants in comparison with their European counterparts. Details of these benefits along with brief information on Germany's shops, primarily in the towns and cities, as well as brands and products can be found in the Arabic brochure "Shopping - made in Germany".

Boss - this German brand is a byword for out-and-out success. Headquartered in the Swabian town of Metzingen, the company is a world leader on the fashion stage. The Munich-based fashion designer Willi Bogner is also a firm favourite on the international catwalks. The Bogner label stands for the unique combination of sport and fashion and has everything from stylish skiwear to exquisite evening dresses - the perfect outfit for every occasion.

Timeless elegance is the hallmark of Jil Sander. This brand, which started out in a Hamburg studio, is now a major success in Berlin, London and New York. Other German fashion labels also enjoy international success. JOOP with its versatile creativity is a glittering example, while Daniel Hechter and René Lezard also thrill millions of customers with their gorgeous fabrics and elegant cuts. Strenesse is another shining star on the fashion scene. The brand has a startling simplicity and exemplifies what it is that makes all successful German brands stand out: quality and design.

Watches are born of passion and making perfect watches has been the maxim of the traditional Saxony-based watchmakers A. Lange & Söhne for more than 100 years. No wonder that the company's timeless precision pieces are regarded as among the best in the world. Another traditional German brand - Glashütte Original - also prides itself on perfection. Collectors of clocks and watches from all over the world adore these works of art. Frankfurt am Main is the home of another important maker: Sinn - with its extraordinary range of quality specialist timepieces.