Shopping & everyday life

Supermarkets, shopping and leisure

Key information

Online shopping: Amazon, Zalando, etc.
Student discounts: Many shops offer discounts
Supermarkets: Rewe, Edeka, Aldi, Lidl
Opening hours: Mon–Sat roughly 8am–8pm, closed Sundays

Shopping in Germany – overview

Germany has a well-developed retail network with many supermarkets and discounters. Note: most shops are closed on Sundays (exceptions at train stations and airports).

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