Shopping

Shopping – Luxury, China, and Purveyors to the Court

Going on a shopping spree is not a bad way to ensure you will be enjoying your trip to the city. Munich is a shopper’s paradise presenting everything required to binge at will: from Cartier to Louis Vuitton, from Armani to Boss, all those great international labels are just waiting for visitors to pull out their wallets. Right next door, you will find coveted traditional Munich stores such as the so-called “Purveyors to the Court”. Back in the day when Bavaria was a monarchy, the kings awarded the title of “Purveyor to the Royal Bavarian Court”. Any business so entitled would then enjoy the privilege of supplying the royal court with anything required – from jewellery to stationery.
Bustling Marienplatz is no doubt the starting point and hub of any Munich shopping spree. Here, you will find not only all things traditionally Munich but also anything you may need to hike, ski, or bike in Munich’s surroundings (just visit one of the large sports retailers).

Pure Luxury – Maximiliansstrasse and Munich’s Golden Triangle

Luxury to the hilt: That’s the motto for Munich’s shopping boulevard Maximiliansstrasse, and the adjacent Maximilianhöfe. This is where international designers, prestigious jewellers, and respected gallery owners provide a feudal offering of the choicest products. If you prefer things just as prestigious but a little more traditional, Residenzstrasse will be just right for you. In this street, the erstwhile Purveyors to the Court continue to ply wares that would meet with the approval of the king, such as custom-tailored folk costumes, hats and shoes, selected tobacco products, as well as a variety of coffees and teas. In addition, Theatinerhof, Perusapassage with its top casual wear brands, and Theatinerpassage, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, beckon shoppers with merchandise that appeals to the sophisticated, while works of art, silk carpets, and ancient chandeliers await buyers at Preysing-Palais.

Fünf Höfe / Brienner Strasse

Just a few yards south towards Marienplatz, the air surrounding Fünf Höfe and Schäfflerblock, a modern mall and shopper’s paradise, is just as elegant. Whether it’s fashion, books, gourmet foods or home furnishings, shoppers with refined tastes will find what they’re looking for. It is one-stop shopping in a setting characterized by exceptional urban architecture. Schäfflerblock is the best place to look for the latest trends in fashion and all things outré.

There is a section of Brienner Strasse between Hofgarten and Luitpoldblock that is particularly refined.