Birkenstock Bargains in Germany

If you're in Germany during one of the few sales periods every year, you might get a discount. Otherwise, if you live in the US, they're probably cheaper there.

I had the same thought a few years ago when traveling to Germany. I asked all around for Birkenstocks, but no one knew what I was talking about. Finally, I found some in a medical supply shop and they only had the most boring colors and styles.

Now that I am here in Vienna, I have found a Birkenstock dealer who has more of a variety, but the prices are the same here (if not more) than what you would find in the US.

Eight years ago during my first trip to Germany we found a couple of places that sold Birkenstocks. One was in Munich, not far from the train station. Another was in Rothenburg. I remember this because we spent time in those shops. My sister bought several pair. I have no idea if she paid less than she would have here. When she wants something she buys it without thinking of any cost savings.

Actually I did see some on this trip that were a good deal. In a shoe store in Bacharach they had the same sandals that I was wearing on sale for 49 Euro (about $67) which was quite a bit less than I paid for mine in the US. I paid $80 for mine and that was about 10 years ago. If I had had room in my bag for another pair of shoes I would have been sorely tempted.

So, it does appear that there are occasional sales in individual shoe stores but I suppose you have to luck into them.

Thanks for your replies, everyone. I actually bought some Birks in Italy at a good price a few years ago. Even Italians wear sensible shoes these days. I'll be in Bacharach on this trip so you can be sure I'll find that shoe store - hopefully with some Birks on sale!

There's a Birkenstock outlet in Bad Honnef, not far from Bonn. Plenty of bargains and some unusual high-end Birks never seen in stores in the US. Not worth a special trip but a fun stop if you're in the area.

Frankfurt has a Birkenstock outlet on Berliner Strasse and is getting ready to open a 2nd one on Neue Krämer. Both are near the Römer. Have also seen them in Reform Houses, as well as dept. stores in the shoe sections.

There are a handful of official Birkenstock outlets around Germany. Jo mentions one. Another is here: Great selection for adults and kids. Town is remote, you'd need a car to get here for sure.
BIRKENSTOCK OUTLET IN BURLADINGEN:

Name Birkenstock Outlet in Burladingen Land Deutschland
Straße Josef-Mayer-Straße 94 Bundesland Baden-Württemberg
PLZ 72393 Landkreis Zollernalbkreis
Ort Burladingen Telefon 0049-7475-914610

just found good bargains today on Bikenstock and Papillio: at Ommergau on left side of road on the way to Garmische. I bought 3 pair!

its a Birkenstock store with a pretty big sign, just before it is the turnoff for Obberomegau.

Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions. I'm jealous of Carol! We'll be in the Rhine/Mosel and Eifel Forest west of Cologne. I guess I'll have to keep my eyes open in those areas.

I was able to get the location of an Birkenstock outlet at a TI when we stopped in. So ask as you travel and maybe there will be one handy.