Германия

Берлин.

1. Flohmarkt Spandau
Although the town of Spandau was swallowed up by the neighbouring big city many years ago, this pleasant suburb has managed to retain its provincial charm. One of the most charming things about the flea market is the prices, which are very reasonable in comparison to what you will find in other parts of Berlin. Why not combine a bit of bargain-hunting with a visit to the historic Zitadelle or Nikolai Church in Spandau's old town?
Address: Brunsbütteler Damm / Egelpfuhlstraße Spandau Berlin 13581
Opening hours: 8am-4pm Sat & Sun
Telephone: +49 33 22 24 67 23
Neighbourhood: Spandau
Nearest train: Zitadelle: U7


2. Flohmarkt am Rathaus Schöneberg
Until recently located on Fehrbelliner Platz, this traditional flea market now takes place on John Kennedy Platz, underneath the awesome Schöneberg Town Hall. Hundreds of stalls offer the usual selection of clothes, books, jewellery, antiques and household articles. As is always the case with flea markets, the name of the game is trying to separate the wheat from the chaff, and if you've got a good eye, you may be able to get yourself a real bargain.
Address: John-F.-Kennedy-Platz Schöneberg Berlin 10825
Opening hours: 9am-4pm Sat & Sun
Telephone: +49 30 22 24 67 23
Neighbourhood: Schöneberg
Nearest train: Rathaus Schöneberg: U4


3. Hallentrödelmarkt Treptow
The run-down factory buildings next to the shiny new Treptowers at Osthafen are all slowly being restored. Two of the huge warehouses awaiting restoration have now been turned into a provisional flea market. Bargain-hunters flock here every weekend to scavenge through piles of old clothes, books, electrical devices and furniture. Who knows, maybe the Turkish or Eastern European tradesman won't know that it's a real Chippendale table or an original Ming vase. But you probably won't know either!
Address: Eichenstraße 4 Treptow Berlin 12435
Opening hours: 10am-4pm Sat & Sun
Neighbourhood: Treptow
Nearest train: S-Bahn: Treptower Park (S4, S6, S8, S9, S45)


4. Trödel- und Kunstmarkt Straße des 17. Juni
Berlin's oldest flea market has become increasingly popular over the years, and prices have risen accordingly. However, if you are any good at haggling, you may be able to find a nice memento to take home with you at a halfway decent price. Most vendors are professional collectors and many stalls offer genuine antiques and real rarities. The range of goods on offer includes pretty much everything under the sun - with books, records, clothes, crockery, furniture, toys, East German nostalgia and Berlin memorabilia. The market stretches from Ernst-Reuter-Platz to Tiergarten S-Bahn station.
Address: Straße des 17. Juni / Salzufer Charlottenburg Berlin 10623
Opening hours: 11am-5pm Sat & Sun
Neighbourhood: Charlottenburg
Nearest train: Tiergarten: S3, S5, S7, S9, S75


5. Wochenmarkt am Wittenbergplatz
This market is one of the few which are held in the very centre of town, in this case on Wittenbergplatz opposite KaDeWe department store. The range of produce is maybe not as broad as elsewhere, but the quality is hard to beat. The market mostly caters to tourists heading down the Ku'damm and workers from the nearby shops and offices.
Address: Wittenbergplatz, Nordseite Schöneberg Berlin 10789
Opening hours: 8am-2pm Tue & Fri
Neighbourhood: Schöneberg
Nearest train: Wittenbergplatz: U1, U2, U12, U15




Магазины
Antiquariat Wiederhold & Mink
Not many visitors to Berlin make it to Ackerstraße. Some may venture to the nearby Schoko-Laden and Elisabeth Church on Invalidenstraße, yet this small street lined with charming turn-of-the-century houses exudes that old-world atmosphere which is hard to find in modern-day Berlin. Wiederhold & Mink's second-hand bookstore is a perfect match for this environment, with shelves full of dusty copies of long-forgotten literature. The works are organised according to category: mostly paperback novels, but also a good selection of dictionaries from Britain, France, Italy and Eastern Europe.
Address: Ackerstraße 18 Mitte Berlin 10115
Opening hours: 11am-6.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 30 280 74 08
Neighbourhood: Mitte
Nearest train: Rosenthaler Platz: U8


Antiquariat am Hermannplatz
The tiny family-run shop next-door sells Pokemon figures and other cheap household items. This is working-class Neukölln. You may think that's a bad sign for something as "intellectual" as a second-hand bookshop, but you'd be wrong. The Antiquariat am Hermannplatz actually does great business selling old books, magazines, maps and paintings to locals. All items are catalogued and lovingly displayed, and the shop owner is friendly and knowledgeable - so don't hesitate to ask if you've got a question, no matter what it may be!
Address: Hobrechtstraße 14 Neukölln Berlin 12047
Opening hours: 2pm-6pm Mon-Fri; 11am-2pm Sat
Telephone: +49 30 624 68 27
Neighbourhood: Neukölln
Nearest train: Hermannplatz: U7, U8
Email: antiquar.hermannplatz.berlin@t-online.de


Bücherhalle
This second-hand bookseller on Schöneberg's Hauptstraße could be described as a discount retailer for recycled literature. The huge room contains thousands of paperbacks and hardbacks from all across the literary spectrum. The extremely competitive prices will make you forget the grumpy face of the owner standing behind the counter.
Address: Hauptstraße 154 Schöneberg Berlin 10827
Opening hours: 10.30am-7pm Mon-Fri; 10.30am-1.30pm Sat
Telephone: +49 30 781 56 69
Neighbourhood: Schöneberg
Nearest train: Kleistpark: U7


Fair Exchange
All four walls are covered by bookshelves packed with second hand books - mostly English, but also some in French. Stepladders allow you to reach the books high up at ceiling level. The wooden floorboards and old, tiled stove in the corner complete the picture of this paradise for bookworms. The range of books covers almost every topic under the sun, from cinema and theatre to philosophy and sociology. There is a wide selection of fiction, as well as countless dictionaries and encyclopedias. And as the name suggests, prices are fair and you can trade books in.
Address: Dieffenbachstraße 58 Kreuzberg Berlin 10967
Opening hours: 11am-6.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat
Telephone: +49 30 694 46 75
Neighbourhood: Kreuzberg
Nearest train: U-Bahn: Schönleinstraße (U8)

Faster, Pussycat!

Descending the staircase into this second hand shop is pretty wierd, but the further in you get, the wierder things become. Passing shelves lined with multi-coloured wigs, cupboards full of original thirties clothes and rooms dedicated to plastic furniture, telephones and sixties bubble lamps, this place typifies that sort of craziness which you'll only ever find in Berlin. Named after a 1966 film by Russ Meyer, Faster Pussycat has a second branch called Tenderloin in eastern Berlin.
Address: Mehringdamm 55 Kreuzberg Berlin 10961
Opening hours: 11am-7pm Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 30 69 50 66 00
Neighbourhood: Kreuzberg
Nearest train: Mehringdamm: U6, U7
Email: wigpusher@aol.com




Бонн

1. Flohmarkt
On every thrid Sunday between April and October, Germany's biggest flea market takes place. Stands and stalls stretch out over four kilometres in the Rheinauen. Here everything is on offer, from CD's and bikes to living room bookcases. This is the place for junk fans. Food stalls and music stands can be found amongst the traders, and these make your tour of the flea market that bit easier. Offering goods is free and buyers can really pick up some good bargains here.
Address: Rheinauen Bad Godesberg Bonn Nordrhein-Westfalen 53175
Opening hours: 8am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 228 77 50 00
Neighbourhood: Bad Godesberg
Nearest train: Ludwig-Erhard-Allee


2. Second-Hand-Shop Wühlmaus
This second-hand shop is located a little way away from Bonn's centre, in the Kessenich district. In Wühlmaus there are no bargain counters, just well preserved second-hand clothing in all sizes and styles. Anyone can sell clothes here on commission: if the clothes are sold within two months, you'll make a profit, if not, you'll have to take them back. If you like hunting for cheap, fashionable clothes, this is the right place for you. The large range on offer often incites one to purchase more than planned.
Address: Kessenicher Straße 199 Bonn Nordrhein-Westfalen 53129
Opening hours: 9.30am-12.30pm & 2.30-6.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-1pm Sat; closed Wed afternoon
Telephone: +49 228 23 52 52
Neighbourhood: Kessenich






Гамбург

1. Flohmarkt Hittfelder Mühle
The flea market at Hittfeld Mill takes place on Sundays from noon-5pm, which makes it one of the shortest in the greater Hamburg area. Traders can drive their cars onto the grounds and the stalls here are not expensive. Customers haggle over clothes, china, records, jumble, paintings and appliances of all kinds. There are also sweet or tasty snacks available. The actual Hittfeld Mill is worth a visit during daytime as well as at night—there is a discotheque under its roof. Free admission.
Address: Weg zur Mühle 6 Seevetal Niedersachsen 21218
Opening hours: Noon-5pm Sun
Telephone: +49 40 7013950
Neighbourhood: Outside the city
Nearest train: Hittfeld: S3 + Bus

2. Flohmarkt Sternschanze
A flea market with a slightly alternative touch takes place at Sternschanze station on a regular basis. It is mainly flatmates living in shared appartments who try to sell all the things which just took up space at home - like old crockery, books on esoterics and clothes which have become too tight. But there are also real little treasures to be found in many a cardboard box. In addition to the private traders there are professionals with new products. All in all the market has just the right size for a little weekend walk, and the low prices will deifinitely make a visit worth your while.
Address: Dänenweg Schanzenviertel Hamburg 20357
Opening hours: 6am-4pm
Telephone: +49 4121 72276
Neighbourhood: Schanzenviertel
Nearest train: Sternschanze: U3, S21, S31

3. Flohmarkt am Fischmarkt
From time to time you can now also purchase old and used things near the fish market. This fleamarket is particularly popular with children, because on these occasions the schoolyard at Carsten-Reeder-Straße turns into a lively bazaar, and the classrooms remain closed. Lots of knick-knacks and jumble can be found on the tables, but bargain hunters can certainly also make a find here. And the emphasis with markets like this one is on socialising, anyway, which seems to work well. Please call for the next market dates or check the local papers for announcements.
Address: Carsten-Rehder-Straße 34 St. Pauli Hamburg 22767
Opening hours: 8am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 40 46961159
Neighbourhood: St.Pauli
Nearest train: Königstraße: S1, S3

4. Flohmarkt am Museum der Arbeit
Jumble and culture meet here from June to October. There is a different motto for each market, and each is presented by artists such as bands and dancers. In the past, there has been a market where a combo from Brazil accompanied the haggling with samba sounds all day long, and at another market, groups of people in Medieval costumes mingled with the visitors. There are nice things on display: no professional traders but lots of nice furniture and lamps. The other stalls with all kinds of jumble and appliances sell their stock at fair prices. A special antiques market takes place inside the hall.
Address: Maurienstraße 19 Barmbek Hamburg 22305
Opening hours: 8am-5pm Sun
Telephone: +49 40 27805525
Neighbourhood: Barmbek

5. Flohmarkt am Schlachthof
Every Saturday this market offers everything expected at a real old-fashioned flea market - deco items, appliances, toys, and all kinds of jumble. The "Marktkultur" company keeps an eye out so that no professional traders with new products can sell their goods here in the nice scenery of the old slaughterhouses. There can be few traders this week and many next time, it all depends on the weather. So once you have been through all your cupboards and closets you can easily carry the sorted-out things to the market and get some money out of them. Advance booking and reservation is not necessary.
Address: Neuer Kamp 30 Schanzenviertel Hamburg 20357
Opening hours: 6am-4pm every Saturday
Telephone: +49 40 27805525
Neighbourhood: Karolinenviertel
Nearest train: Feldstraße: U3

6. Großneumarkt
Every Wednesday and Saturday morning a market with lots of food and flowers is held here. In the old days, this square formed the centre of the 'Gänge' (lanes) district - parades, meetings and theatre performances were regular features here. Today, not much of the former market and its buildings remains, but the Pelican Chemist, dating from 1696 (No. 37) was in 1931 carefully restored to its former glory.
Address: Neustadt Hamburg 20459
Opening hours: Accessible all day
Neighbourhood: New Town
Nearest train: Stadthausbrücke: S1, S3; Rödingsmarkt: U3

7. Hamburger Weihnachtsmärkte
The pretty square in front of the town hall, the Rathausmarkt, is one of the city's most popular locations for markets, exhibitions and activities. During the Christmas season, this is the venue for a lovely, nostalgic Christmas market, worth a visit for its festive atmosphere alone—the numerous vendors selling gifts, scrumptious food and mulled wine are merely a welcome extra. The market attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, and even the Scrooges of this world could hardly resist the charms of this spellbinding market.
Address: Rathausmarkt 5 Hamburg 20095
Opening hours: 10am-7pm daily
Telephone: +49 40 30051300
Neighbourhood: Old Town
Nearest train: Rathaus: U3; Mönckebergstraße: U3; Gänsemarkt: U2
URL: http://www.hamburg-tourism.de
Email: info@hamburg-tourism.de

8. Hanseatischer Weihnachtsmarkt
This small and atmospheric Christmas market at Gänsemarkt is one of the most popular seasonal attractions in Hamburg's city centre. In addition to stalls selling tasty snacks and steaming hot drinks, visitors will find a wide selection of high quality Christmas gifts made by local craftsmen. The market is enriched by a series of special seasonal shows performed on stage. The market is a great place for young and old alike!
Address: Gänsemarkt Hamburg 20354
Opening hours: 10am-7pm daily
Telephone: +49 40 30051300
Neighbourhood: New Town
Nearest train: Gänsemarkt: U2
URL: http://www.hamburg-tourism.de
Email: info@hamburg-tourism.de

9. Harburger Wochenmarkt
The market in Harburg is another special case, because it takes place every day except on Sundays. The charming daily market offers a well-balanced array of products covering everybody´s needs. Apart from fresh bread, meat, cheese, fish, fruit, vegetable and flowers there are also a lot of household items. If you come to Harburg for a tour of the city or to visit the Helms Museum, why not stroll along the stalls for a fresh lunch?
Address: Sand / Schloßmühlendamm Harburg Hamburg 21073
Opening hours: 8am-1pm Mon-Fri
Neighbourhood: Harburg
Nearest train: Harburger Rathaus: S3

10. Isemarkt
The Isemarket is probably the most beautiful and popular among the almost 70 weekly markets in Hamburg. Some 200 colourful stalls are spread out over a distance of half a mile. They are located under a railway bridge that runs between Eppendorfer Baum and Hoheluftbrücke. Thanks to the bridge, dry shopping is guaranteed while you look through the extensive variety of fresh international fruit, vegetables, meat, spices, cheese and fish. There is also a wide range of practical to interesting non-food products on display. Sometimes the market attracts street musicians who create a very nice atmosphere.
Address: Isestraße Harvestehude Hamburg 20144
Opening hours: 8:30am-2pm Tue&Fri
Neighbourhood: Harvestehude
Nearest train: Hoheluftbrücke / Eppendorfer Baum: U3

11. Kreativa / Flohdom
This popular mega flea market takes place 4 times a year in St. Pauli or Winterhude. There are often so many stalls that you even get the chance to look at them all. At least not without a coffee-break and a snack. Among the usual jumble of books, comics, records, clothes, china, furniture, paintings, appliances and collectors' items, there are a lot of very original pieces and the odd valuable treasure. Genuine antiques are also available here. The market draws a mainly young crowd, who come here for a browse because of the nice atmosphere.
See local papers for the next dates.
Address: Wal Mart Feldstraße / EKZ Barmbeker Straße St. Pauli Hamburg 20357
Opening hours: All day
Telephone: +49 48272479
Neighbourhood: Winterhude
Nearest train: Feldstraße: U3

12. Norddeutscher Ostermarkt
Christmas is not the only time of year when Germans decorate the house: plenty of effort is given at Easter time too. The Museum of Ethnology hosts a wonderful Easter market every year featuring handicrafts and some lovely handmade Easter decorations. The painted Easter eggs are probably the most impressive items, but there are plenty of fluffy Easter bunnies, lambs and chickens too. If you're looking for Easter decorations or gifts, then this is the place to come!
Address: Rothenbaumchaussee 64 (Museum für Völkerkunde) Hamburg 20148
Opening hours: 10am-6pm daily
Telephone: +49 40 428482524
Neighbourhood: Rotherbaum
Nearest train: Hallerstraße: U1; Dammtor: S11, S21, S31
URL: http://www.voelkerkundemuseum.com
Email: marketing@voelkerkundemuseum.com

13. Winterflohmarkt in den Messehallen
In the winter this big flea market takes place once a month on Sunday in the Hamburg trade fair halls. The fact that it is comfortably warm in there attracts many traders and visitors who wouldn't venture out into a street market at this time of year. The variety of choice is enormous. Those hunting for bargains can find some real treats among the jumble - be it a painting, a piece of jewellery or furniture, a book, Granny's good old Charleston dress or a valuable stamp. Remember that the early bird catches the worm!
Address: St. Petersburger Straße 1 (Hamburg Messe) Hamburg 20355
Opening hours: 8am-5pm Sun
Telephone: +49 40 53893030
Neighbourhood: St.Pauli
Nearest train: Messehallen: U2
URL: http://www.hamburg-messe.de




Ганновер

1. Flohmarkt Hannover
Every saturday many people visit the wonderful Hanover Fleamarket on the banks of the Leine. It was one of the first fleamarkets in Germany and today features everything from second hand goods to objets d`art, from curiosities to tapestries, books and antiques, clothes and other collector`s items. You can spend hours here, and it is said that it is not you that will find the things of your dreams, they will find you! In the meantime, between finding and being found, you can relax with a snack and a drink offered by stands amongst the curiosities. All you need is time!
Address: Am Leineufer Hanover Niedersachsen 30159
Opening hours: 7am-2pm Sat
Neighbourhood: City Centre
Nearest train: Clevertor: 10; Markthalle: 3,7,9



магазины

1. Sputnik
Do you hanker after trendy everyday clothes? Or would you prefer party clothes and clothes in an older style? No problem - both regular customers and visitors to the city will find surprises for every occasion in Sputnik. Plus there's no kind of stuffy atmosphere or the cheap look associated with second hand shops here! The shop's interior is just as imaginative as the range of wonderfully inexpensive garments available. In one wing, whose atmosphere lies somewhere between mystic and kitsch, all the latest things for the next Love Parade, hippies from Paris, fans of synthetic materials and the flower power style are available.
Address: Limmerstraße 80 Hanover Niedersachsen 30451
Opening hours: 10am-7pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 511 2107045
Neighbourhood: Linden/ Limmer/ Ahlem
Nearest train: Ungerstraße (10)





Киль

1. Alter Markt
In former times the Alter Markt (old market) used to be Kiel´s town centre. The large square in front of St. Nikolai church and the old Town Hall was completely destroyed in a Second World War bomb raid. The original road system - a cross formed by parallel roads with the market place in the middle - was preserved. The reconstruction of the old market square was realized with glass pavilions and shallow copper roofs, which were meant to resemble the historic buildings. But the people of Kiel never really liked this solution very much. The lowered middle part of the square can only be reached via ramps and staircases. In 1992 the square was slightly lifted and now appears to be more open.
Address: Alter Markt Kiel Schleswig-Holstein 24103
Neighbourhood: city center
Nearest train: Eggerstedtstrasse: Bus 22, 32/33, 61/62


2. Flohmarkt
Every first Sunday of the month from April-October, a flea market takes place on the town hall square. It starts quite early in the morning, at 6am. If you book a space, you can easily get rid of your jumble and find something new to take home with you. If you visit the market, you will soon realise how difficult it is to draw oneself away from it again, as anything from antiques to computer games is available here. The colourful mixture takes a while to browse through. When the summer months are over, the flea market takes place in Kiel University's Mensa 1 (canteen 1).
Address: Rathausplatz Kiel Schleswig-Holstein 24103
Opening hours: 6am-6pm Sun (Apr-Oct)
Neighbourhood: city center
Nearest train: Holstenbrücke: Bus 11, 12, 51, 52, 71, 81, 91, 100, 101, 200, 201, 210, 501, 502, 900, 901



Магазины

1. Sentimental Journey
Sentimental Journey is worth a detour, especially if you are looking for international fashion from 1920 to 1990. Every piece is unique here and the owner, Frauke Fuchs, can tell stories about a lot of the pieces. The walls are covered with colourful pictures, clothes, hats, boas... a cat is strolling across the room towards the fire place and increases the feeling of being in a living room. From a wedding dress to an army jacket and self-made flokati creations, you can find almost everything here. On the shop's webpage you will find events advertised, such as theatre, comedy and decoration as well as an online-shop.
Address: Stadtfeldkamp Ecke Dubenhorst Kiel Schleswig-Holstein 24114
Opening hours: 1pm-6.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat
Telephone: +49 431 676468
Neighbourhood: Südfriedhof
Nearest train: Südfriedhof: Bus 51
URL: http://www.sentimentaljourney.de





Кельн

1. Trödelmarkt in Müngersdorf
As is normal for a flea-market, things get going here at eight in the morning. Every Saturday, Müngerdorfer Stadion offers space for hundreds of stands for amateur and professional merchants. On the 23 July there is a mega flea-market planned! The organiser is Expo Concept, in Essen, if you want to find out about renting a stall. If you want to have a look a the stadium without lots of football supporters around, this is the time to come.
Address: Müngersdorfer Stadion Müngersdorf Cologne Nordrhein-Westfalen 50739
Opening hours: 8am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 201 894 2111
Neighbourhood: Müngersdorf
Nearest train: Müngersdorfer Stadion: L1



Магазины

2. Flohmarkthalle
The Flohmarkthalle Kln is right next to the Lupe 2 cinema, on Mauritiussteinweg.
As you enter the shop, you'll see it's not really a market hall, though the longer you look around you begin to notice that it's not small, either, with 300 square meters of space. For a moment it seems like it could be someone's home, with sofas and matching tables, the coffee service all set out. The music could encourage you to sit down and make yourself comfortable, but there's so much to see! Plates from the old days, book upon book, record players, records and CDs, kitchen furniture, clothes, pictures and, and, and.

The prices vary, though nearly everything is a deal. Glasses cost between two and five marks, and there are usually whole sets. A wonderful antique sofa costs (750 EUR), fridges for (50 EUR), a whole Sony stereo, in top condition, for (225 EUR).
Address: Mauritiussteinweg 100 Innenstadt Cologne Nordrhein-Westfalen 50676
Opening hours: midday-8pm Mon-Fri; midday-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 221 2790 690
Neighbourhood: city centre
Nearest train: Mauritiussteinweg: L8, L9


3. Entlarvt
Entlarvt means something like unmasked, referring to disguised thieves when they get caught. Anyone who shops here won't stay unnoticed for long, some of the clothes would be ideal for a costumed ball. From elaborate pink and silver ball dresses with ten-layer petticoats, to medieval-style robes, to sixties disco-queen op-art to Karnevalprinz kitsch. People have fun trying on all sorts of funky clothes, especially the huge blond wigs. You can also find cool, slightly less extravagant secondhand clothes, like jackets, trousers and jeans, shoes and t-shirts. It's fair to say, everyone who shops here has something special in mind.
Address: Zülpicher Straße 6 Uni-Viertel Cologne Nordrhein-Westfalen 50674
Opening hours: 11am-7:30pm Mon-Fri; Sat varies
Telephone: +49 221 240 6810
Neighbourhood: University Quarter
Nearest train: Zülpicher Platz: L6, L8, L9, L15, L17, L19


4. Humana Second Hand
Humana is a well known secondhand chain in Germany, and take their role helping the needy seriously. Some of the clothes are very good quality, others are no longer in such good condition, but the prices are always very low and, of course, it's for a good cause. In bigger cities you often find Humana containers, where you can donate bags of used clothing. Information about their concept and the countries that they are helping can be found on their homepage, as well as the addresses of other shops.
Address: Hahnenstraße 43 Innenstadt Cologne Nordrhein-Westfalen 50667
Opening hours: 10am-8pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 221 254 042
Neighbourhood: city centre
Nearest train: Rudolfplatz: L1, L6, L7, L15, L17, L19
URL: http://www.humana-de.org


5. Kaufhaus Kilo
Kaufhaus Kilo is a decent secondhand shop on the trendy Ehrenstrasse, therefore one of the best known. You don't have to check your bags at the counter, but the sales assistants keep a watchful eye on the customers.

In the front area are jackets and pea-coats for around (EUR 50). Kilts (unusual for Germany) and normal skirts for women cost around (EUR 20-30), velvet jackets between (EUR 17.50-30). The hats and shoes are all really cheap - hats for (EUR 15-20) and shoes for around (EUR 30). Further to the back you'll find blouses, as well as loads of frilly shirts and t-shirts. Upstairs are army and navy coats from Sweden and Germany.
Address: Ehrenstraße 28 Innenstadt Cologne Nordrhein-Westfalen 50672
Opening hours: 11am-7pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 221 255 430
Neighbourhood: city centre
Nearest train: Friesenplatz: U3, U4, U5; L6, L15, L17, L19


6. N & H Kleidermarkt
One of the largest secondhand shops in Cologne can be found on the Ehrenstraße. This shop is actually more about being trendy then finding less expensive, used clothing. They prefer not to be thought of as just a secondhand shop, as they also have quite a lot of new clothes for sale. Like at most secondhand shops, the merchandise is not security tagged, so you will be expected to check your bags at the counter. You might have to catch your breath when you see some of the prices - many of the used clothes cost as much as you would expect to pay for them brand new. Anyone who enjoys sorting through masses of clothes will feel right at home here.
Address: Ehrenstraße 72-74 Friesenviertel Cologne Nordrhein-Westfalen 50672
Opening hours: 11am-7.30pm Mon-Wed; 11am-8pm Thu/Fri; 10am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 221 253 698
Neighbourhood: Friesenviertel
Nearest train: Friesenplatz: U3, U4, U5; L6, L15, L17, L19
URL: http://www.kleidermarkt.de


7. Vintage and Rags
A different kind of second hand store - that is what this otherwise rather normal used-clothing shop calls itself. On three levels you can find used clothing from the US, as the large American flag unmistakably suggests. Along with the usual jackets, jeans, jumpers, t-shirts and other clothes, the decoration is notable: chandeliers in the entryway, a giant baroque-style mirror and two suits of armor on the first floor, where more fancy clothing can be found. The Peter Lindbergh supermodel calendar is taken page per page and framed. The changing booths remind you of the beach. Music, mostly house and tasteful techno set the mood while looking through the racks. They ask that you leave your bags at the counter.
Address: Hohenzollernring 47 Kölner Ringe Cologne Nordrhein-Westfalen 50672
Opening hours: 11am-8pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat
Neighbourhood: Cologne ring
Nearest train: Friesenplatz: U3, U4, U5; L6, L15, L17, L19





Любек

магазины.

1. Cyroline
This is not only an insider tip, but a must for young people who want an original but inexpensive outfit. But Cyroline is more than just a funny fashion shop. First of all, you will find a really friendly and helpful service here, and then there is a DJ who makes clothes shopping fun with suitable dance tracks. The shop also offers its own creations at incredibly low prices, and now and then the owner organizes events and parties for Cyroline´s friends. Why not pop by and ask for the next event dates - this is a fun store which comes up with some really customer-oriented ideas.
Address: Fleischhauerstraße 49 Altstadt Lübeck Schleswig-Holstein 23552
Opening hours: 11am-7pm Mon-Fri; 11am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 451 75933
Neighbourhood: Old Town
Nearest train: Fleischhauerstraße: Bus 1, 4, 11, 21, 24, 31, 32, 34, 39
URL: http://www.cyroline.de
Email: cyroline@gmx.de



2. Second-Hand-Shop der Vorwerker Werkstätten
Men, women and children can find really cool and super inexpensive clothes at the Vorwerker Homes second hand shop. This establishment serving the public good receives garment donations from the people of Lbeck, sees through these clothes and makes some repairs where necessary before the staff decide what can go into the shop. The best garments are on display here, and with a little luck you can find designer clothes by Calvin Klein, Boss or Jil Sander on the shelves here - usually at prices below (EUR 10). A real treasure trunk and a good deed, as well, because all the money made by the clothes sales serves to maintain the Vorwerk Homes.
Address: Fischstraße 7 Altstadt Lübeck Schleswig-Holstein 23552
Opening hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat
Telephone: +49 451 7070711
Neighbourhood: Old Town
Nearest train: Schüsselbuden: Bus



3. Buch-Antiquariat Lingelsheim
This is a really impressive store with a nostalgic style in the Breite Straße pedestrian zone. Nice little treasures can be found on the bookshelves which reach up to the ceiling, and many a book lover praises the choice of valuable copies and special editions here. Shop owner and antiquarian bookseller Eckard von Lingelsheim has been surrounded by some 20,000 books for thirty years now. You will immediately detect his excellent knowledge about and his affection for books when you talk to him. He proudly presents two of his favourite pieces which are a valuable rarity - two volumes of the first edition of Thomas Mann's Buddenbrooks.
Address: Breite Straße 56 Altstadt Lübeck Schleswig-Holstein 23552
Opening hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-3pm Sat
Telephone: +49 451 74743
Neighbourhood: Old Town
Nearest train: Breite Straße / Stadttheater: Bus 3, 4, 10, 12, 30





Мюнхен

Munich Fleamarket
Saturday flea markets in Munich - "Bayern's largest open air flea market". Well-signposted from the A94, the web site provides good directions and up to date schedules.

магазины

1. 7. Himmel
Those who shop here need time and luck to find what they are looking for. The choice of 60s and 70s fashions is tremendous: everything from flowery shirts to platform shoes. Owner Solveig Zecher receives new (second-hand) stock every few weeks; new items by Pash and Bebop are also sold. If you do find what you're looking for, you'll quite literally be in seventh heaven!
Address: Hans-Sachs-Straße 17 Isarvorstadt Munich Bayern 80469
Opening hours: 10am-7pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 89 267053
Neighbourhood: Isarvorstadt
Nearest train: Fraunhoferstraße: U1, U2, U7, U8




2. Alexa's
This place sold fifties fashion in the eighties, sixties fashion in the nineties and is now selling seventies fashion - flares, glitzy glamour wear and other extravagant items at knock-down prices. Let's hope this shop keeps going! Designer pieces are sold alongside cheapo products from yesteryear. All kinds of accessories are sold, as too is the occasional art work. Something for everyone!
Address: Utzschneiderstraße 10 Glockenbachviertel Munich Bayern 80469
Opening hours: 1pm-7pm Mon-Fri; 11am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 89 2604203
Neighbourhood: Isarvorstadt
Nearest train: Blumenstraße: Bus 52, 56; Marienplatz: S1-S8, U3, U6


3. Elisae
Owners Susanne Westermair and Elisabeth Zimmel obviously know the fashion business very well, otherwise they would never have come across this impressive collection of second-hand designer fashion. The layout of the store is brilliant, the collection is put together well and sizes and prices can be found easily. Fashions by the likes of Feraud, Escada and Laurel are available, and even sizes up to 50 prove to be no problem. Elisae also specialises in traditional costumes and Hungarian dresses - a huge hit during the Oktoberfest.
Address: Pacellistraße 5 Innenstadt Munich Bayern 80333
Opening hours: 11am-6pm Mon-Fri; 11am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 89 29163580
Neighbourhood: Altstadt
Nearest train: Lenbachplatz: Tram 19; Karlsplatz (Stachus): S1-S8, U4, U5, Tram 16-21, 27


4. Gabriele Wenzel
A treasure chest for all those who love old-fashioned fashion! Hats from the 20s and 30s, fine lace, fantastic jewellery and a whole lot more await you at Gabriele Wenzel. In the unlikely event of not being able to find the item of clothing you are looking for, you should definitely be able to find something from the vast collection of accessories. The shop is crammed from top to toe with interesting bits and bobs; if fact, you could spend an eternity rummaging around.
Address: Wiener Platz 7 Haidhausen Munich Bayern 81667
Opening hours: 1pm-6pm Mon-Fri; 10am-1pm Sat
Telephone: +49 89 4486049
Neighbourhood: Haidhausen and Au
Nearest train: Wiener Platz: Tram 18; Max-Weber-Platz: U4, U5, Tram 15, 18, 19, 25


5. Kleidermarkt
This branch of a well-known German second-hand store offers an extensive range of outdated stock, some original items from the seventies, as well as new and second-hand clothes. The styles vary from teenage fashions to classic adult wear. While it can hardly be beaten for price, Kleidermarkt doesn't offer the insider feeling and personal advice of a privately-run shop.
Address: Im Tal 30 Innenstadt Munich Bayern 80331
Opening hours: 10am-7pm Mon-Wed; 10am-8pm Thu & Fri; 9am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +49 89 2283019
Neighbourhood: Altstadt
Nearest train: Marienplatz: S1-S8, U3, U6, Bus 52


6. Muggenthaler
This small store in Frauenhoferstraße is so full of old clothes and other vintage goods that you could hardly swing a cat. Owner Elfriede Muggenthaler has been collecting antique bric-a-brac for the past 30 years at auctions and garage sales, and most of it is deposited here. The 1930s sequins are amazing, but be sure to bring lots of cash, as the price is steep.
Address: Fraunhoferstraße 9 Isarvorstadt Munich Bayern 80469
Opening hours: 10am-6.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-2pm Sat
Telephone: +49 89 264591
Neighbourhood: Isarvorstadt
Nearest train: Fraunhoferstraße: U1, U2, U7, U8


7. Antiquariat J. Kitzinger
When you visit Kitzinger for the first time, you'll be astounded at the sheer amount of books which are stacked high in every corner of the shop. Most bookworms should be able to find something here, provided they are interested in literature, philosophy, history or art. The service is perfect - the sales staff are very clued up and will be able to find the book you're looking for in a matter of seconds. In spite of the extensive range, the prices here are a little higher than in many of the other second-hand book shops near the university, so it makes sense to shop around first.
Address: Schellingstraße 25 Maxvorstadt Munich Bayern 80799
Opening hours: 9am-6.30pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1pm Sat
Telephone: +49 89 283537
Neighbourhood: Maxvorstadt and Schwabing
Nearest train: Universität: U3, U6, Bus 53





Фленсбург

Weihnachtsmarkt
Like many other cities, Flensburg also provides its citizens with an atmospheric annual Christmas Market. Numerous stalls are spread along the pedestrian precinct all the way through town. Among them are many "Punsch" stalls selling the popular drink of hot red wine with seasonal spices which is just perfect on a cold winter day. They are very inviting for a stop and a chat. With a little luck you will come across one of Weinhaus Braasch´s stalls - their "Punsch" is particularly recommended. Other stalls sell snacks like fried sausage, but also arts and crafts, hand-knitted socks, candles and oranges to provide some vitamins. On Saturdays, there is a very popular stall offering a tasty pea soup.
Address: Zentrum Flensburg Schleswig-Holstein 24937
Opening hours: 27.11.-24.12.2001: from around 11am
Neighbourhood: Old Town
Nearest train: ZOB: Bus 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,14,15,21





Франкфурт

Flohmarkt Sachsenhausen

There are plenty of bargains to be found here: second-hand clothes, household appliances, CDs and antique furniture are sold at hundreds of stalls. And with a bit of luck you may be able to find a genuine rarity, but it may well take a long time. But even if you don't, it's great fun to just rummage about on a Saturday morning.
Address: Am Schaumainkai Sachsenhausen Frankfurt Hessen 60594
Opening hours: 9am-2pm Sat
Telephone: +49 69 628080
Neighbourhood: Sachsenhausen
Nearest train: Schweizer Platz: U1, U2, U3