Munich
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Munich
Discover VAT refund shopping in Munich. From Maximilianstraße to Kaufingerstraße, explore Bavarian elegance. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
12 shopping districts • 845+ tax-free shops
Maximilianstraße
Munich's most expensive street with 70+ luxury boutiques
ExploreFünf Höfe
Elegant shopping arcade with hanging gardens by Herzog & de Meuron
ExploreTheatinerstraße
Elegant boulevard connecting Odeonsplatz to Marienplatz
ExploreKaufingerstraße
Germany's first pedestrian zone (1972) with highest footfall
ExploreNeuhauser Straße
Historic street (1293) with Oberpollinger luxury department store
ExploreOlympia-Einkaufszentrum (OEZ)
Bavaria's largest shopping center (56,000m², 135 stores)
ExploreGärtnerplatz District
Trendy district with vintage shops and local designer boutiques
ExploreHohenzollernstraße
Schwabing's relaxed shopping street with sustainable fashion
ExploreFeatured Shops in Munich
15 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Oberpollinger
Department Store
Oberpollinger Munich
📍 Neuhauser Straße 18
80331 Munich
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Premium department store near Karlsplatz
Ludwig Beck
Department Store
Ludwig Beck am Rathauseck
📍 Marienplatz 11
80331 Munich
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Iconic department store at Marienplatz, 6 floors of fashion and lifestyle
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Munich Maximilianstrasse
📍 Maximilianstraße, 8
80539 München
🕒 11:00 - 19:00
Munich's luxury shopping street flagship
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Maximilianstraße
📍 Maximilianstraße, 6
80539 Munich
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Main fashion boutique on Munich's luxury shopping boulevard. Recently moved from Maximilianstraße 20
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Neuhauser Straße
📍 Neuhauser Straße 33
80331 Munich
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Main pedestrian zone location
H&M
Fast Fashion
H&M Kaufingerstraße
📍 Kaufingerstraße
80331 Munich
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Main shopping street in pedestrian zone
Why Shop in Munich with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
845+ 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 Munich, 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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