Nuremberg
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Nuremberg
Discover VAT refund shopping in Nuremberg. From Kaiserstraße to Karolinenstraße, explore medieval charm. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
4 shopping districts • 170+ tax-free shops
Karolinenstraße
Upscale shopping street with luxury boutiques and jewellers
ExploreKönigstraße
Main shopping street through Old Town with chains and department stores
ExploreHauptmarkt
Historic market square with daily markets and local specialties
ExploreBreite Gasse
Medieval street with fashion boutiques and specialty shops
ExploreWhy Shop in Nuremberg with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
170+ 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 Nuremberg, 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
Get up to 100% VAT refunds on your Nuremberg shopping. Join the waitlist for instant refunds.
For Merchants
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