KaDeWe is one of Germany's pioneering department stores. As early as 1907, it provided its customers with a staggering range of goods across five huge floors. The allure of the finest quality goods is as strong today as it ever was. The food hall on the top floor is legendary.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is synonymous with the romance of the Middle Ages – just take a look around you when you're strolling through the town. And what better home for the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas shop than in this romantic town where every day feels like Christmas?

Situated in Oberhausen's "New Centre" and known for its extraordinary size and selection, the CentrO is Europe's largest shopping complex. With the nearby theme park, it is also a popular tourist attraction.

This town of brick-Gothic architecture, known as the Queen of the Hanseatic League with a history going back 1,000 years, is also famous for its Lübeck marzipan, a firm favourite with connoisseurs. "Rotspon", a locally produced red wine, is a fusion of Franco-German viniculture.

Without doubt the fashion capital of Germany. Düsseldorf has been setting trends since the days of the Electors in the 18th century. The modern era kicked off in 1949 with a street fashion show on the Königsallee, also affectionately known as the "Kö”. This was then followed by the huge fashion and footwear trade shows that made the city a hotbed of international design.

Since 1902, when Margarete Steiff created the famous teddy bear with a "button in the ear" that has conquered the world, the company has made him all sorts of new friends. All of them can be admired and purchased at the World of Steiff in the historic town of Giengen an der Brenz.

Factory outlet stores are rarely found in the centre of town, as in Metzingen. Hugo Boss, one of the world's leading fashion labels, was the first of many international companies to open an outlet store in Metzingen.

As the story goes, King Augustus the Strong ordered his subjects to find a way to manufacture gold. After much experimenting, scholars finally discovered the next best thing - "white gold" or porcelain, which proved a blessing for both the King and Meissen.

After German reunification the Friedrichstrasse was revitalised and its gleaming new architecture is resplendent in an area that was once part of East Germany. A cosmopolitan air and international goods, all reminiscent of Fifth Avenue in New York.

Picking up a new car becomes an unforgettable experience at VW's Autostadt. With lots of attractions, shops and entertainment for the whole family you'll have a fantastic day out - or even two!