Shopping in Germany

Tips for shopping just across the border

Shopping in the border towns

1. Kleve

Just a stone's throw from Nijmegen is Kleve. It has a pleasant city centre where you can enjoy both shopping and culture. The city is famous for its beautiful gardens and Schwanenburg castle. You can take ICE to Düsseldorf and catch a train to Kleve from there .
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2. Gronau

Gronau is close to Enschede. You can take a train or bus from Enschede station to Gronau in just over 10 minutes. You can buy cheap tickets with us. Gronau offers a fine combination of shops and parks, perfect for a relaxing day of shopping.
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3. Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf is just across the border, a prime destination for those seeking an extensive shopping and cultural experience. This city is known for its famous Königsallee, an upscale shopping street with designer boutiques and large department stores. Düsseldorf also has a rich cultural scene with museums, theatres and the historic Altstadt. With ICE you can travel directly from Amsterdam, Utrecht and Arnhem to Düsseldorf. Book train tickets to Düsseldorf

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4. Bünde

Bünde is located in northern Germany, near Nieuweschans. The town is known for its cigar industry and has an appealing shopping centre. The river Else flows through the town. The Museuminsel, located on an island in the Else, is a cultural highlight with several museums and well-preserved half-timbered houses. ICE travels to Bünde directly.
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5. Rheine

Rheine, a charming town on the river Ems, is located a half-hour away from Hengelo. You can spend hours in the town centre where you will find various types of shops. Emsstrasse is the longest shopping street and offers a nice mix of shops. Done shopping? Rheine also has a historic centre and a zoo. With ICE, you can travel directly to Rheine from places like Deventer and Hengelo.
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6. Meppen

Half an hour's train journey from Rheine lies the town of Meppen. Meppen combines historical charm with modern shopping conveniences. The offer in Meppen ranges from traditional German shops to international chains, all found in the lively town centre. The city's largest shopping centre is called MEP and is located in the Neustadt district, close to the train station. ICE will take you to Rheine. There you can catch a train to Meppen.
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7. Haren

Haren lies right next to Meppen. It is an excellent destination if you want to combine shopping with, for example, a boat trip on the river Ems or a visit to the Maritime Museum. Haren's main street is dotted with authentic shops where you can find unique clothes, handmade jewellery and regional delicacies. ICE will take you directly to Rheine. There, you can catch a train to Haren.
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8. Leer

Leer is a picturesque town and is known for its historical charm and extensive shopping opportunities. Most shops can be found around the Altstadt, the city centre. It is a nice mix of traditional German shops and modern boutiques. There are also welcoming cafés and bakeries where you can enjoy local specialities such as Ostfriesentee and Ostfriesentorte. From Groningen, a bus drives to Leer. The bus journey takes about 55 minutes. You can book the tickets with us.
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Tips for shopping in Germany

Opening hours stores

Check opening hours before you leave! Especially at weekends and during public holidays, shop opening hours are different from what you may be used to in the Netherlands. Most shops are closed on Sundays.

Paying in shops

In Germany, you cannot always use debit cards in shops and restaurants. So, also bring cash with you.

Plan your return trip by train

Useful! On board the train you can bring as much luggage with you as you can catty. Plan your return journey in the app, and be careful not to miss the last train or bus! Otherwise, the cheap day of shopping will unexpectedly become more expensive.
Hotels in Germany

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Other larger cities for a day of shopping

And of course, you can also travel a little further by train to Aachen, Duisburg, Osnabrück or Cologne!