Heidelberg Shopping Tips by Callavetta

Name of Shop: Flower store in the old town

Even in the dead of winter, you can buy flowers in the Aldstadt in Heidelberg. Pretty arrangements abound. Here are lavender flowers dried and bound.



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Name of Shop: Kathe Wohlfahrt

Kathe Wohlfahrt is commonly referred to as the Christmas shop, all year 'round. In fact, my daughter sent us some really unique and beautifully special Christmas ornaments from this shop during the holidays. We visited in February and the store was decorated for Easter. There was every possible type of ornament and google for Easter. They are all very charming and cute.

But there is more to this store than Holiday items. Every possible German artifact and cute little souvenier can be found here. Also there is a huge supply of charming postcards, greeting cards, cuckoo clocks, etc. etc. etc!



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Directions: The Heidelberg store is located near the Universityplatz. There are also stores in Rothenburg, Garmisch, Rudesheim and Brugge.

Name of Shop: Kathe Wohlfahrt

Cuckoo clocks are very popular in this region of Germany. Kathe Wohlfahrt has a wonderful choice of cuckoos to choose from. One entire room of the store is dedicated to these whimsical clocks. Fortunately the times are all set differently so they don't all go off at the same time.


What To Pay: These are pretty pricey little devils, ranging in price from under one hundred euros to several hundred euros

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Directions: Kathe Wohlfahrt is found near the Universityplatz on the main pedestrian street in Heidelberg.

More of the amazing cuckoo clocks in the cuckoo room at Kathe Wohlfahrt. Be sure to stop and take a peek.



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Name of Shop: Heidelberger Zuckerladen

This little shop is on a side street, and looking at the windows I would NEVER have known there was a candy store inside.

And what a peculiar store it is! Filled with unbelievably unique items, you will choose your items from purchase when it's your turn and by pointing them out to the sales person.

The store opens at 11:00 am and by 10:45 there was a long line forming outside.

What To Buy: You have to wonder if the guy sitting in the dental chair is some kind of warning about the results of shopping here! The choices are really unique; from foaming marshmellow type animals stuffed with gummy things to chocolate blended with an odd assortment of combinations; chili peppers, peppercorns and strawberries, spices.....


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