Markets and independent shops in Munich

26 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Munich.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

BuyHaidhausen
Daseinstein
Shopping centre with Media Markt for electronics, Netto and Edeka supermarkets, a pharmacy, miscellaneous shops and eating places.
Mon-Sat 07:00-20:00
BuyNorth
Galeria Kaufhof
This chain department store has some eight locations across the city, but the one at Rotkreuzplatz is the most useful for the northwest districts. There's a market hall adjacent.
Mon-Sat 09:30-20:00
BuyNorth
Olympia-Einkaufszentrum
OEZ
This large shopping complex was built in 1972 for the Olympics and expanded in the 1990s. It has a variety of department stores (including another Galeria Kaufhof), boutiques and food stores. There are parking lots north and south side. In 2016 a mall shooting killed nine people plus the perpetrator.
Mon-Sat 09:30-20:00
BuyLudwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt
Optimal Records
Shops for vinyl records are everywhere disappearing but Optimal record store, founded in 1982, is still going. These are new records, they don't run an exchange, and they also stock CDs, mags, books and wine. So that's your nostalgic weekend sorted. The stock is mostly techno, house and electro vinyl, and famous names from the vinyl era are occasionally seen here.
Mon-Fri 11:00-20:00, Sat 11:00-18:00
BuyLudwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt
Public Possession
Record store dealing in electro, techno, house and disco vinyl and with artistic merchandise.
Thu-Sat 12:00-18:00
BuySouth-West
Sport Bittl
This is the main outlet of a chain of sports wear and equipment stores, specialising in mountain sports and biking. Their outlet in Laim remains closed.
Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-18:00
BuyNorth
mira
A three-storey shopping mall in Nordheide district opened in 2008. It's a bright modern structure winning awards for this 'n that, but a third of its 70 stores lie empty.
Mon-Sat 09:30-20:00
BuyEast
pep Neuperlach
The pep is a huge department store with over 80 shops, restaurants, and cafés.
Mon-Sat 09:30-20:00
BuyMaxvorstadt Not mapped
Daller Tracht
This large store is the place to get gussied up in traditional Bavarian outfits - they stock men's stuff such as Lederhosn and trad dresses (Dirndl). The range is from economical to top-notch.
Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00
BuyAltstadt Not mapped
Dallmayr Delikatessenhaus
A legendary delicatessen store with market and bakery. Its eat-in choices are the cafe-bistro, bar-grill, and restaurant.
Mon-Sat 09:30-19:00
BuyLudwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt Not mapped
Galeria
formerly Karlstadt
This department store, built in 1904/05, fills the block between the railway station and Karlplatz S- and U-Bahn. It's got everything, and is very busy on Saturdays.
Mon-Sat 09:30-20:00
BuyHaidhausen Not mapped
Kaufring
Large department store with fashion, jewellery, books and household supplies.
Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00
BuyAltstadt Not mapped
Konen
Department store with a wide range of designer clothing and accessories, and a bar.
Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00
BuyHaidhausen Not mapped
M2 Music 2nd Hand
One of Munich's oldest second-hand record stores with a huge selection of vinyl and CDs of all genres. Pricey but good quality.
Tue-Fri 15:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-14:00
BuyHaidhausen Not mapped
MJ Guitars
Well-stocked shop for new and second-hand guitar purchase and repair, helpful knowledgeable staff speak good English. It was founded by the lead guitarist of the hard rock band Scorpions, Matthias Jabs.
Mon-Fri 11:00–19:00, Sat 11:00-17:00
BuyHaidhausen Not mapped
Mono
Longstanding second-hand record store and a place to dig for rare vinyl and CDs from indie to electronic music.
Thu 15:00-20:00, Fri 15:00-18:30, Sat 11:00-15:00
BuyMaxvorstadt Not mapped
Munich Readery
This is the largest English-language book shop in Germany. Mostly second hand but they also stock new titles.
Mon-Fri 11:00-20:00, Sat 10:00-18:00
BuyNorth Not mapped
Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory
Offers beautifully handcrafted and very pricey porcelain. The factory was founded in the early 1700s to create porcelain for the Royal family. You can look around for as long as they think you might buy something, otherwise they might tactfully but firmly redirect you to the porcelain museum within the palace.
Mon-Fri 10:00-18:30, Sat 10:00-16:00
BuyAltstadt Not mapped
Oberpollinger
This luxury department store was built in 1905 and became a Munich landmark with its three-gable facade. All the pricey top brands are here, look elsewhere for bargains. There's a 5th floor self-service restaurant, with the rooftop terrace open in the warmer months.
Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00
BuyMaxvorstadt Not mapped
Quittenbaum Art Auctions
If you want some fine art for yourself, or to watch an auction where prices routinely exceed €100,000, then visit this auctioneer.
Tue-Fri 10:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00
BuyEast Not mapped
Riem Arcaden
A huge shopping centre next to Messestadt West U-Bahn station, with lots of eating places.
Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00
BuyAltstadt Not mapped
Schrannenhalle
This former granary is an indoor shopping centre with a branch of Eataly.
Stores Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00, eateries till 22:30
BuyMaxvorstadt Not mapped
Second Hand Sports
Large range of second hand sporting goods, especially used bikes, skis and snowboards.
Tue-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-16:30
BuyMaxvorstadt Not mapped
Words' Worth
This store just off Ludwigstraße has a good selection of English fiction and non-fiction titles. Some reckon the Readery (above) is better on price and range.
Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-16:00
BuyHaidhausen
Monkey Island Records
This small record store and bar offers rock vinyl.
Mon Wed Fri 16:00-19:00
BuyAltstadt Not mapped
Viktualienmarkt
Large open-air market.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Munich (CC BY-SA 4.0).