Top 5 Shopping Tips For Tourists in Koln, Germany
4. Keep the working hours in mind
One thing that you must definitely keep in mind is that the market, and the stores in Koln are open only from Mondays – Saturdays, so you won’t be able to shop on a Sunday. Don’t go too late either, because the stores start shutting down around 8 pm.
5. Buy some of the best souvenirs
For those who loved the city, and would like to take mementos and souvenirs, there are a lot of shops offering Koln bags, wallets, t-shirts, fridge magnets and other such souvenirs. It is advisable to shop for such things from the shops on the inside lanes, rather than the outside lanes, because you will find a huge price difference in the same. The shops on the outside are actually most frequented by tourists who visit the Chocolate Factory and the Cathedral, so the shopkeepers can easily charge more. But you’ll find the same items at very cheap rates in the inside shops. It is recommended to take a lot of cash with you, because some stores there do not accept credit cards.
What is wonderful about the shopping place is that you will also find artists selling and displaying their work on street sides. And if you’re lucky, you might actually come across some local musicians playing live on street corners. For those who love food while shopping, there are enough restaurants, street side cafes, and fast food joints to suit your appetite and taste.
