Berlin
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Berlin
Discover VAT refund shopping in Berlin. From Kurfürstendamm to Friedrichstraße, explore contemporary style. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
12 shopping districts • 710+ tax-free shops
Kurfürstendamm
Iconic luxury boulevard with KaDeWe department store
ExploreFriedrichstraße
3.3km shopping street with French department store and luxury arcades
ExploreAlexanderplatz
Major shopping hub with Alexa mall (180 stores)
ExploreSchönhauser Allee
Prenzlauer Berg shopping mile with trendy fashion and design
ExploreKastanienallee
Creative street mixing vintage fashion with design boutiques
ExploreTorstraße
Trendy Mitte street with designer boutiques and streetwear
ExploreMitte (Hackescher Markt)
Historic courtyards and trendy boutiques blending Berlin flair
ExplorePrenzlauer Berg (Kollwitzplatz)
Charming neighborhood with sustainable fashion and artisan boutiques
ExploreFeatured Shops in Berlin
11 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
KaDeWe
Department Store
KaDeWe Berlin
📍 Tauentzienstraße 21-24
10789 Berlin
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Europe's largest department store, iconic Berlin shopping destination
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Berlin KaDeWe
📍 Tauentzienstraße, 21-24
10789 Berlin
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Inside famous KaDeWe department store
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel at KaDeWe - Fashion
📍 Tauentzienstraße 21-24, Ground Floor
10789 Berlin
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Full fashion boutique inside KaDeWe Ground Floor
Galeries Lafayette
Department Store
Galeries Lafayette Berlin
📍 Friedrichstraße 76
10117 Berlin
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
French luxury department store on Friedrichstraße
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Kurfürstendamm
📍 Kurfürstendamm
10719 Berlin
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Main shopping boulevard location
H&M
Fast Fashion
H&M Kurfürstendamm
📍 Kurfürstendamm
10719 Berlin
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Flagship location on main shopping street
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Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
710+ Tax-Free Stores
From luxury brands to local boutiques
Instant Refunds
No waiting weeks for your money back
Digital Process
Upload receipts, scan at airport, done
Pro-tips from your AI tax-free shopper
Before making a purchase
Request custom invoice
When making a purchase
Pay in local currency
After shopping
Upload the invoice & receipt
When leaving the EU
Scan barcode at point of departure (airport, port, train station)
VAT Refund Essentials for Germany
What you can (and can't) VAT refund
- Eligible items: Handbags, leather goods, clothing, shoes, electronics, jewelry, watches, beauty and makeup, sports equipment, apparel, souvenirs
- Not eligible: hotel stays, restaurants, transportation, alcohol, tobacco, second-hand items, airport duty-free purchases
Germany applies different VAT rates depending on the product category. Most physical goods like fashion, electronics, and beauty products are subject to the standard VAT rate of 19%. When shopping in Berlin, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: €25 (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: €25 in total purchase value
- Eligibility: Non-EU permanent residents, under 6-month stay, purchasing goods for personal use
- Time limits: 3 months to validate the barcode at point of departure + 6 months to claim
For Shoppers
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