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The great shopping guide for bargain hunters
Long-term discounts up to 70 percent, well-known brands at a bargain price, centered on a few thousand square meters. A shopping heaven, too beautiful to be true? Are you kidding me? Are you serious when you say that. The magic word " outlet center " makes shopping dreams throughout Germany.
In our bargain guide we show you the best outlet centers in Germany - and for those who prefer to hit the net, we also pack cheapest online boutiques on top.
Beat without guilty conscience! Although the permits for outlet centers are difficult to get, just two new ones have opened: in Soltau (Lower Saxony) and Ochtrup (NRW). At the end of September, a third opens in Neumünster (Schleswig-Holstein). It's high time to take a close look at Germany's biggest outlet centers. That makes fashionista hearts beat faster ...
The largest outlet center in Germany is Zweibrücken The Style Outlets in the middle of the Südwestpfalz at the "Dreiländereck" Westpfalz, Saarland and France - with over 120 shops selling fashion, accessories, lifestyle and living. Almost 3.3 million visitors were attracted last year by 30 to 70 percent reductions compared to the manufacturer's recommended retail price.
In Check: Zweibrücken The Style Outlets
Brands: 120 different shops - especially from the textile sector. High fashion labels such as Armani, Calvin Klein Jeans, Escada, Jette Joop, Laurèl, René Lezard, Strenesse or Versace alongside labels such as Diesel, Esprit, Guess, Hallhuber, Levi's, Mango, Mexx, Tom Tailor or United Colors of Benetton, From the accessories segment, brands such as Kennel and Schmenger, Liebeskind, Lloyd and jewelry by Swarovski are represented.
Also Home by WMF, Le Creuset, Samsonite, The Body Shop, Villeroy & Boch and and and.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 19:00 Sundays open: 30.09., 07.10., 14.10., 30.12., 13:00 to 18:00 Late night shopping: 18.05., 30.11., Until 22: 00 o'clock
Address: Zweibrücken The Style OutletsLondoner Bogen 10-9066482 Zweibrücken
Arrival: By car: A8 motorway, exit 34 "Contwig / Airport", 2, 600 free parking spacesBy plane: for example, with Luxair from Hamburg or Berlin to Saarbrücken, round trip, from about 149 euros. More information at www.luxair.de.
In the net: zweibrucken.thestyleoutlets.de
Secret tip: In addition to free childcare, after-work events and various dining and relaxation options, Zweibrücken The Style Outlets offers exclusive shopping benefits for VIP customers. Simply register online and get informed about new openings, special offers and additional discounts.
