What to bring from Germany
Going on a tourist trip inGermany, anyone wonders what to buy in this country and bring home as a souvenir. Germany is good in that the excessive accuracy and pedantry of its people gives a feeling of great confidence that the goods will be produced qualitatively and will retain its original look for many years to come.
It's about souvenirs and electronics. Various means of hygiene, cosmetics, clothing, wine and vodka products - everything here is quality and safe for humans. So what can you bring from Germany, which can surprise family and friends?
Shopping in Germany. Souvenirs
1. A wonderful souvenir will serve German porcelain, featuring an increased quality of production. So far, as in past times, porcelain is produced exclusively by hand. Basically, these are sets and statuettes.
2. The beer mug. Mugs for beer in Germany do since the earliest of the most diverse materials: glass, cupronickel, ceramics, porcelain. Most often they are made of large sizes and with a lid - in order that the beer retains its excellent taste longer.
3. Despite the strict ban on smoking in Germany, nevertheless there are specialized tobacco shops and shops where you can buy various tobacco accessories: cigars and cigarettes, cigarette lighters, cigarettes and ashtrays.
4. Knives. Very high-quality knives are produced in Germany, however, when buying any German knife, pay attention to the packaging: the inscription must contain at least the name of the company (it starts with gmbH). However, in this case, one can expect a trick: the cheapest knives can be supplied from China, so try to choose a little more expensive.
5. Gifts for children. For the youngest, a good Valdor doll will be a good present, as well as a children's sleeping bag that perfectly replaces the blanket. Of course, you need to know in advance the growth of a child to pick up a sleeping bag of the right size. For children a little older - any children's store or children's department in the supermarket. A huge selection of quality toys and clothes. Among the most notable toys: the railway and the bear Buddy Bear.
6. T-shirts, T-shirts, underwear, baseball caps depicting German symbols (German flag, etc.). 7. Postcards and magnets depicting the sights of German cities.
German food and drinks. What to bring home from Germany
1. Meat and dairy products. The Germans are very fond of not only beer, but also delicious meat and dairy products. Huge long rows in supermarkets, where you can find all kinds of sausages, sausages, cheese and much more. Ready-made semi-finished products for grilling (shish kebab), as well as the "met" - common in Germany - is minced raw with onions and seasonings. Usually it is spread on bread and eaten in this form. The taste is terrific.
2. Beer. How can I go home from Germany without beer? It's worth noting that in Germany you most likely will not run into "beer fake", which is a powder with dyes and fragrances, dissolved in water. The beer here is real with the addition of hops and barley malt.
3. Wine. Not only is France famous for its wines, German is just as good. Even the cheapest wine worth 3-4 euros will certainly please with its own taste. At the airport in the duty free zone you can also purchase German wines of excellent quality.
Cosmetics and appliances - where to buy in Germany
Buying electronics (computers, laptops,cameras, etc.) in Germany should take into account the issue of Russification: upon arrival home it is desirable to install a Russian version of the operating system on a computer or laptop. A wide range of equipment is available in the Saturn and Media Markt hypermarkets. Among the supermarkets of cosmetics and hygiene products are Weleda, Nivea, Dr.Hauschka and Rossmann.
Author: Katerina Sergeenko
