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Perhaps a sign of the times, second-hand has gone mainstream, and “vintage” stores are springing up overnight.

One of the oldest shopping streets, with several traditional stores. Growing increasingly chic, the strip still offers a colourful mix and great diversity of retail, from a fashion department store to leather goods to a teashop.

Sporting goods department store par excellence, selling every conceivable sports-related item and clothing in 4,000 sq m (43,000 sq ft) of retail space.

Affluent shoppers head to Munich’s most elegant shopping street, which starts at Marienhof behind the Town Hall. The number of fashion boutiques and high-end stores has swelled since the classy Fünf Höfe shopping arcades opened.

For a special experience, be sure to visit the Viktualienmarkt, founded in 1807. Formerly a farmers’ market, it has evolved into a shopping destination for gourmets. From Monday to Saturday, you will find daily offerings of fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, honey, and flowers, as well as exotic spices and other speciality foods. The market also features a small beer garden under the maypole and several fountains with sculptures portraying popular characters from Munich’s history.

A home-grown talent and local favourite (1926–90), he was a successful stage actor and adman for Paulaner beer.

Christmas markets are a long-standing and utterly charming tradition here. The largest is held on Marienplatz, while those located in Schwabing and Haidhausen offer the best atmosphere.

Everything for the table in pure white porcelain. The inventory ranges from classic to playful contemporary design.

Haidhausen’s main shopping street bustles with shoe and eyewear shops, a variety of boutiques, greengrocers, and supermarkets. There is also a department store nearby, on Ostbahnhof.

On sale here are top-of-the-line items for office and home with barely perceptible defects. Everything is half price. There is also an interesting designer furniture exhibition.