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Are you looking for some new clothing items for your wardrobe? In Hamburg, you won’t be short on excellent shops and stores! As a mindful and conscious traveler like me, chances are you might like to check out thrift stores and vintage shops first, before deciding to buy something new. That’s why I have put together this second-hand Hamburg shopping guide for you. Enjoy!
The center of Hamburg: The town Hall next to the Kleine Alster
Hamburg is a great city that will allure you with its enchanting blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. This German city boasts a captivating maritime history that can be seen in its stunning harbor and historic warehouses.
A unique feature of the city is the Alster Lake, a large body of water located in the heart of the city. It consists of two interconnected artificial lakes: the Outer Alster (Außenalster) and the Inner Alster (Binnenalster). The Alster Lake is a prominent feature of Hamburg’s landscape and is surrounded by parks, promenades, and iconic landmarks.
For those seeking unique treasures, Hamburg offers great second-hand shopping opportunities. From eclectic second-hand boutiques in Schanzenviertel to the fun flea market, Flohschanze, the city teems with vintage finds waiting to be discovered.
Here are 21 great vintage shops and thrift stores that I visited myself when I traveled to Hamburg. I have arranged them not by district but in the order of which ones I liked best.
Note that the area Sternschanze en Karolinenviertel boasts some of the best stores so it’s best to head to that area if you have limited time on your hands.
Here is my ultimate second hand Hamburg shopping guide!
Vintage Fabrik was my favorite thrift store in Hamburg. Boasting two floors there are a lot of clothes to choose from here and the best thing is that they are clearly organized.
Not only can you find great vintage digs here but also a large portion of upcycled clothing. A lot of things here are “remade”, for example, tops made from old shirts and cut-off T-Shirts. Prices are great, with Levi’s jeans sold for € 30.
Website: Vintage Fabrik
Where: Directions
Vintage and Rags is a family company that started in Hamburg in 1996. The shop is exactly what you expect from a good vintage store. Here you can find a great selection of vintage clothing presented beautifully in a wonderfully decorated interior, with fun lamps, photo frames on the walls and funky wallpaper.
Next to regular vintage items they also have a space upstairs dedicated to more specific collections like army wear and gala dresses. The only thing that is missing in Vintage and Rags are shoes.
Website: Vintage & Rags
Where: Directions
Pick n Weight is a huge vintage store that is affiliated with the Pick n Weight vintage stores in Berlin. The collection they have is great and presented in a very cool way however, one thing that bothered me a little bit was the pricing. Pick n Weight was my favorite thrift store in Berlin and I have scored gems there for prices as low as € 5.
The branch in Hamburg is a kilo store so you pay by weight. Different items also have various color tags indicating how much an item costs per kilo. The cheapest items are on sale for €25/kilo and the more expensive items for €75/kilo.
Website: Pick n Weight
Where: Directions
Hot dogs is vintage stores with very high quality clothing items at decent prices. whether you are looking for clothing items or shoes or rather stickers and patches, you can find them here.
Noah, the owner is one of the most knowledgable guys in Hamburg when it comes to vintage fashion. He will tell you passionately about the store and the items for sale and is open to haggling if you think the price he is asking is too high!
Website: Hot Dogs
Where: Directions
I especially like the shoe and bags collection but what I loved even more was Fado, the lovely cute dog of the owner who suddenly came up to me asking to pet him. The owner is genuinely friendly too!
Website: Mano a Mano
Where: Directions
Second Fit is a family-run second-hand store in the vibrant Sternschanze district of Hamburg. Items here are mainly second-hand items and not real vintage but the concept of this store is truly unique.The collection changes completely every three weeks. Start prices for separate pieces as well as the kilo item prices decrease every day, and exciting discounts and offers await you every Friday.
The final day of the three-week cycle is called donation day. On that day, you can choose what you want to pay for items based on your gut feeling. How great is that?
Website: 2nd Fit
Where: Directions
Flohschanze is not a thrift store or a vintage shop but a flea market located in the Kaolinenviertel in Hamburg. It is held every Saturday of the year, even when it is raining and you can truly find anything here.
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Vintage Revivals is a German second-hand brand with branches in multiple big cities in Germany like Berlin, Hannover, and Munich. The store in Hamburg offers a great selection of vintage items at very decent prices. Price/quality wise this was the best vintage store I discovered in Hamburg.
They have a great range of shoes for sale and a pair of Converse sneakers in utterly good state doesn’t even cost € 20. Be sure to pass by here when in Hamburg!
Website: Vintage Revivals
Where: Directions
Does Episode needs an introduction? Episode is a vintage fashion chain with various branches all over Europe. They are considered the kings of vintage and I’m not going to lie, they offer a great selection of second-hand clothing.
Focusing on hipster fashion, here you can find second-hand all-stars, Birkenstocks, Adidas, and Hawai shirts. Prices are fair, although the quality of some items, especially the should could sometimes be better.
Website: Episode
Where: Directions
Zeitgeist is a second-hand shop near Alster Lake selling mainly unisex clothing like sweaters, jogging pants, and shirts. They also sell a broad range of denim, mostly jeans pants, and jackets.
There is a small section in the stores focused on women where you can find dresses and skirts. Aside from the vintage and second-hand items they also sell a sustainably made collection of T-shirts and funny caps with smileys.
Website: Zeitgeist
Where: Directions
Second hand Hamburg: Klamottensen
You can find Humana at multiple locations throughout Hamburg and for a fact even in the whole of Germany. Humana is part of a larger organization called Humana People to People.
The money you spend here goes straight to development projects around the world improving the lives of millions of people in Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. Prices are small and the items for sale are in good condition.
Website: Humana
Where: Directions
Zweitwert is a beautiful vintage store in de Weidenallee in Schlump. The collection is more geared towards more classicly dressed women but there are some real treasures to be found here!
The shop is furnished in a lovely way and besides clothes, you can even find a section with household items that seems like they are completely new. A small area is also dedicated to party gowns and shoes. The store is part of a social project to fortify the social structure in this neighborhood in Hamburg.
Website: Zweitwert
Where: Directions
Secondly is a luxury vintage fashion store that was established in 1970. Here you can find trendy designer fashion rare vintage items and unique accessories from top designers like Hérmes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
It is located in the trendy ABC-strasse surrounded by designer flagship stores and exclusive retail shops. It offers both a men’s and women’s collection and a small section for children’s clothing. Special attention goes towards exclusive jewelry.
Website: Secondella
Where: Directions
Second Schanze is a lovely second hand store in the Weidenallee. You don’t come here to find hip and trendy vintage fashion but rather regular clothing items that are in perfect condition and seem like they have never been worn.
The store has a tidy feel to it and the collection is presented in an easy-to-browse way. You can also find some designer brands here if that’s what you are looking for.
Kiloshop Altona is a typical thrift store, with a whole bunch of clothing at cheap prices. The quality may vary here but you can surely find some digs here. At the moment of my visit, half of the clothing was 50% off, while the other half was sold per kilo.
Kilo shop Altona is managed by the Red Cross. All the income from the store goes towards social projects and organizations that help the homeless.
Website: Kiloshop Altona
Where: Directions
Hip Cats is located in Sint-Pauli and offers a wide range of unique vintage items from suits and dresses to shoes and swimwear. The owner Romana manages the store on her own, hence the very limited opening hours.
However, when you visit her shop, she will give you outstanding advice and she can see your style and what you will like without posing a question.
Website: Hip Cats
Where: Directions
42 Plus is located in the Eppendorf district in northwestern Hamburg. Mainly geared towards women with a size 42 plus, you can also find gems here as a slimmer individual, such as a nice range of handbags and scarves.
Where: Directions
Schikimick is a very tidy and beautiful designer second-hand shop in Hamburg. Martina, the owner, is a great saleswoman who will give you outstanding advice about which items as suitable for your body figure.
If you are looking for designer treasures at fair prices, this is the place to be!
Website: Schikimicki
Where: Directions
Paulette is a classic second-hand store located in Mundsburg. Located in a former pharmacy of the 1950’s, at Paulette, you can find a handpicked selection of second-hand and vintage clothing but what they offer goes even further than that.
On demand, they can help you with costumes, rather it’s for a theme party or a special occasion. Thy also sell a large range of vintage hats.
Website: Paulette
Where: Directions
Arcotel Onyx is a hotel in the center of Hamburg that caters to vegans
Where to stay in Hamburg largely depends on your own wishes and whether or not you like the stay in the city center or alternatively in one of the more local districts.
Vegan travelers won’t find a completely vegan hotel in the city although there are a few accommodation options in Hamburg that cater to vegan travelers.
For slow travelers who like to stay more off the beaten path, check out Hood House, Schlaflounge, Fritz Im Pyama, and Studio Feuerfest which are located out of the center of Hamburg.
There you go! I hope you enjoyed this second-hand Hamburg Guide!
Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions or drop me a message through my contact page.
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Hi! I am Annelies and this is Travelers & Dreamers, a blog about conscious travel which means traveling in a more mindful way, with a positive impact on the world and yourself!
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