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Germany is a beautiful, interesting and diverse country - so choosing the right souvenirs from our holiday in Germany can be a challenge. Check what souvenirs are best to bring from Germany, so that our loved ones will be happy and remember this trip for a long time!
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Food
Lebkuchen
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Lebkuchen is a heart-shaped gingerbread, found in every street market during Christmas time.
- ๐ Region: whole Germany
- ๐ Where to buy: Christmas markets
- ๐ฐ Price range: 1,5 - 5 €
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, spouse, friends, kids
Gummy bears
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Haribo - one of the most well-known jelly beans companies was founded by Hans Riegel, back in the 1920s, who was german. Today, it is a global brand, but many people claim that Haribo jelly beans taste better in Germany.
- ๐ Region: whole Germany
- ๐ Where to buy: grocery store, gift shops, supermarkets
- ๐ฐ Price range: 5 - 20 €
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, friends, spouse, kids
Chocolate
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Germany is home to many delicious chocolate companies such as Kinder Schokolade, Trumpf Schokolade, Ritter Sport, or Milka, some originally coming from Switzerland.
- ๐ Region: North-Rhine Westphalia - Cologne
- ๐ Where to buy: supermarkets, grocery stores, chocolate museums
- ๐ฐ Price range: 1 - 10 €
- ๐ก Pro tip: Look for those labeled as made in Germany.
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, spouse, friends, kids
Blutwurst
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Blutwurst in german means "blood sausage" and they can be bought usually in a jar. It is said that better ones are from Berlin so this is the best place to start looking for them.
- ๐ Region: Berlin
- ๐ Where to buy: butcher shops, markets
- ๐ฐ Price range: 5 - 20 €*
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents
*Around 5-8 euros for a small jar.
Beverage
Saukerkraut Juice
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It may not be the most delicious and eye-catching thing you have ever tasted but it is claimed to be very beneficial for the human organism. This juice is made of cabbages and cures mostly stomach issues, so nowadays it is popular thanks to many people who prefer healthy lifestyles.
- ๐ Region: whole Germany
- ๐ Where to buy: grocery store
- ๐ฐ Price range: 2 - 6 €
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, friends
Eierliköer
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Egg liqueur is drunk especially during Christmas. This alcohol drink is made of yolk, sugar, vanilla, and rum, or whiskey.
- ๐ Region: whole Germany
- ๐ Where to buy: grocery store, liquor store
- ๐ฐ Price range: 5 - 15 €
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, spouse, friends
Tea
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One of the most popular german tea can be found in the region of East Frisia in Lower Saxony, where you can try fruit tea(Fruchtetee) or black tea(Schwarztee). Another popular tea region in Germany is Munich in Bavaria, where Joseph Eilles created his own tea recipe and opened the first tea-dedicated shop.
- ๐ Region: East Frisia, Bavaria - Munich
- ๐ Where to buy: tea store, grocery store, supermarket
- ๐ฐ Price range: 2 - 10 €
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parenst, friends, spouse
Home decor
Cuckoo clock
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Iconic cuckoo clocks originally come from southwestern Germany, from the region called the Black Forest. The whole clock is usually made of wood, designed, painted, and constructed to look like a small cottage or house. The "cuckoo" is a sound made by a bird at certain times during a day.
- ๐ Region: Black Forest
- ๐ Where to buy: market, gift shop
- ๐ฐ Price range: 50 - 150 €
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, spouse
Christmas ornaments
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Germany invented many Christmas ornaments and accessories so it is relatively easy to find them in many Christmas markets.
- ๐ Region: Bavaria - Rothenburg
- ๐ Where to buy: Christmas markets, dedicated Christmas shops(so called "Käthe Wohlfahrt")
- ๐ฐ Price range: 5 - 50 €
- ๐ก Pro tip: Watch out for chinese cheap imitations.
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, spouse, friends
Tablecloth
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Germans make excellent tablecloths, designed for special occasions such as Christmas, Easter, or just holiday themes such as spring themes or summer themes. However, the Christmas ones are the most common.
- ๐ Region: whole Germany
- ๐ Where to buy: dedicated shops
- ๐ฐ Price range: 10 - 30 €
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents
Clothes
Brikenstock shoes
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This specific type of footwear is easy to describe as something between a sandal shoe and a slipper. Germany produces those shoes for over 200 years and the reason why are they so popular is simple - comfort. Footing made of rubber just makes them very comfortable to wear.
- ๐ Region: whole Germany
- ๐ Where to buy: shoe shops, boutiques
- ๐ฐ Price range: 25 - 70 €
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, spouse, kids
Lederhosen/Drindl
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Those are the parts of a traditional Bavarian outfit, usually worn during the famous Oktoberfest, where they blend in. Lederhosen refers to leather pants designed for men and the drindl is a female counterpart of a silk dress.
- ๐ Region: Bavaria - Munich
- ๐ Where to buy: department store, dedicated shop
- ๐ฐ Price range: 300 - 1000 €*
- ๐ก Pro tip: It is easier to buy them during the Oktoberfest.
- ๐ For whom: spouse
*Dresses are more expensive than pants.
Cosmetics
Cologne
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The famous term of "Kölnisch Wasser"(from German) or "Eau de Cologne"(from french), comes from the German region of Cologne, where it was produced for the first time over 200 years ago. This widely-known fragrance has been used for many years, both by men and women.
- ๐ Region: North-Rhine Westphalia - Cologne
- ๐ Where to buy: drugstores, pharmacies, perfumeries
- ๐ฐ Price range: 25 - 100 €*
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, spouse
*Around 50 euro for a 400 ml bottle.
Frau Toni's Perfumes
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This brand was founded by Stefanie Hanssen, around 10 years ago. They are the most typical and easy to find in Berlin. Everyone will find something for themselves as there are men as well as women fragrances.
- ๐ Region: Berlin
- ๐ Where to buy: Frau Toni's shop
- ๐ฐ Price range: 20 - 100 €*
- ๐ For whom: spouse
*Around 70 euros for a 50 ml bottle.
Manicure set
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Germany manufactures high-quality cases for the manicure accessories so be prepared to find them at also high-end prices.
- ๐ Region: whole Germany
- ๐ Where to buy: dedicated shops, drugstores
- ๐ฐ Price range: 50 - 250 €*
- ๐ For whom: spouse
*A solid one may costs at least 100 euro.
Collections
Ampelmännchen
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One of the signature souvenirs from Germany's capital city. Those were the street lights designed for pedestrians in East Germany. They represent two little men, one representing the position during the red light and one representing the action during a green light. Today there can be found, t-shirts, mugs, glasses, and even cake molds with their outlines.
- ๐ Region: Berlin
- ๐ Where to buy: gift shop
- ๐ฐ Price range: 5 - 20 €*
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, friends
*Price depends on the item you choose.
Feuerzangenbowle set
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This set consists of a big bowl placed over the small fireplace and it is used for the preparation of german punch. A bowl is filled with mulled wine with spices and there is a rum-soaked leaf of sugar placed at the top. Then to make this drink complete, we set the sugar leaf on fire which later melts the sugar into the bowl.
- ๐ Region: whole Germany
- ๐ Where to buy: Christmas stores, department stores
- ๐ฐ Price range: 50 - 150 €
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, friends, spouse
Beer steins
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Tied to a region of Bavaria, those huge mugs are made of porcelain or stoneware, they are most commonly used during the Oktoberfest. The origin of the famous cover of the stein comes from the 14th century where an ordinance to cover all food and drinks, came out as a way of counteracting the plague.
- ๐ Region: Bavaria
- ๐ Where to buy: beer halls
- ๐ฐ Price range: 30 - 70 €
- ๐ก Pro tip: Best quality beer steins can be found in beer halls.
- ๐ For whom: parents, friends, spouse
Handmade
Hummel figures
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All the figurines are based on works of a local nun - Maria Innocentia Hummel, who was an artist living in the 20th century. They are crafted by hand from porcelain and then painted.
- ๐ Region: whole Germany
- ๐ Where to buy: gift shop
- ๐ฐ Price range: 8 - 40 €
- ๐ For whom: grandparents, parents, friends, spouse
Stuffed toys
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Stuffed toys made by German toy producer - Steiff, are one of the most iconic and recognizable items in Germany, especially stuffed teddy bears. Those handmade products owe outstanding quality to the material from which they are made of - plush, mohair or felt.
- ๐ Region: Bavaria - Munich
- ๐ Where to buy: toy shops, Steiff original store
- ๐ฐ Price range: 20 - 100 €
- ๐ For whom: friends, spouse, kids
Regardless of whether you are looking for a gift for children, friends or for partner - we hope you have found something perfectly suited to their taste! Or maybe you have a different idea of what to bring from your holiday in Germany? Be sure to write!
