💶 KaDeWe department store: opening hours, floors and gastronomy in Berlin

KaDeWe is open six days a week and closes only on Sundays. Even those who fly into Berlin for the weekend consider this department store on Tauentzienstraße a must-stop. Under one roof, it brings together luxury boutiques, a huge gourmet food hall, and restaurants under a glass dome.

It is easy to get lost among the floors on a single visit and miss the highlights. The simple rule of thumb: head to the sixth level for delicacies, and to the seventh for the winter garden with its panoramic view. Plan on at least two hours if you know the layout in advance.

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KaDeWe: one of Europe's largest department stores

💡 In short:

Address: Tauentzienstraße 21-24, 10789 Berlin, near Wittenbergplatz station (as of the KaDeWe page on Visit Berlin).
Floors: boutiques throughout the building, gourmet food on the sixth level, restaurants on the seventh.
Hours: Monday through Saturday, with later closing on Friday, closed on Sunday.
Opening hours and address: 09/2026, as of the official Berlin tourism portal.

KaDeWe department store building on a Berlin street

By retail floor area, KaDeWe ranks among Europe's largest department stores: today it spans 60,000 m² (as of German Wikipedia).

Since 2016, the building has been undergoing a phased renovation based on a master plan by the OMA firm (as of the project firm).

History: from Jandorf to Central Group

KaDeWe was conceived by Berlin entrepreneur Adolf Jandorf. By 1905, he already operated six department stores in Berlin, and he was building the seventh for the city's wealthiest clientele. The project was entrusted to architect Johann Emil Schaudt, and on March 27, 1907, the five-story building opened with 24,000 m² of retail space and 120 departments (as of German Wikipedia).

Inside, everything felt new for its time. The walls were clad in Australian mahogany, and the ceilings were made of natural stone. Shoppers had access to thirteen elevators, a women's and men's barbershop, a bank counter, a library, and a photo studio. Even then, KaDeWe drew people in not just with goods, but with the shopping experience itself.

In 1943, a downed American plane crashed into the building: the roof and upper floors collapsed. Trade was temporarily moved to the Femina-Tanzpalast dance palace on Nürnberger Straße. Restoration under architect Hans Soll was completed by 1956, and the delicatessen department opened at the same time. The parent company changed eight times. Since 2024, the department store has remained with Central Group (as of German Wikipedia).

Which brands and floors

More than two hundred fashion brands are sold across the different levels of KaDeWe. Each floor has its own specialty, so it is easier to go with a specific goal in mind rather than wandering at random (according to German Wikipedia).

To the right of the main entrance, Luxusboulevard begins. Here you will find watches, leather goods, and jewelry from Chopard, Bulgari, Cartier, Omega, and Miu Miu. Nearby, in the perfume hall, there are counters for La Mer, Guerlain, Acqua di Parma, Creed, and Givenchy. The first floor is dedicated to menswear and shoes: Paul Smith, Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Barbour, and Diesel.

The second floor is entirely devoted to women's fashion, with boutiques from Armani Collezioni, Jil Sander, Stella McCartney, and Alexander McQueen. Higher up are the shoe, accessories, and lingerie departments. On the fourth level, home goods are concentrated: Fissler and Le Creuset cookware, Frette textiles, Meissen and Rosenthal porcelain. The fifth floor is given over to electronics, books, toys, and luggage, with Montblanc, Samsonite, Leica, and Victorinox.

Food hall: the sixth floor

KaDeWe food hall with bar and display counters

The sixth floor with its food hall draws the largest crowds. After the expansion in 1978, the food department became the second-largest grocery department in a department store in the world (according to the store's history). Chanterelles from Morocco, oysters from Brittany, dozens of varieties of fresh fish, and caviar sit side by side on the shelves.

If you want something sweet, head up to the confectionery and bakery. The cakes here are made according to recipes from the French Lenôtre school, and the wine department offers thousands of bottles. You can taste cheeses right in the hall. If you do not feel like cooking at home, the chefs and pastry chefs will put together delicacies for you.

Sales in Berlin: when to visit

Experienced shoppers plan their trip to Berlin around sale season. German stores mark discounts with signs reading Schlussverkauf, "Reduziert," and "%". The bargain hunt (Schnäppchenjagd) happens twice a year and lasts from two to three weeks.

Expect the winter sale in late January and the summer sale in late July. Discounts start modest, but by the end of the season they reach half off or more. Popular shoe and clothing sizes sell out in the first few days, so you should take time off on a weekday rather than a Saturday. Come in the morning on Tuesday or Wednesday: those are the least crowded times.

Seventh floor: where to grab a bite and relax

Glass atrium with escalators inside KaDeWe department store

After a long shopping trip, go up to the seventh level, to the winter garden under the glass dome. The panoramic windows offer a view of the busy Tauentzienstraße. Several restaurants operate in the bright hall, where food is prepared right in front of you.

From late November until Christmas Eve, KaDeWe turns into a Christmas destination. A tall spruce with designer ornaments is set up in the lobby, gnomes, snowmen, and Santa appear on the floors, and Christmas tree decorations are sold on the fourth level. During this period the store closes later than usual, so check the hours before your trip (according to the Berlin tourism portal).

Opening hours and how not to waste a day

Closed wrought-iron gates of the KaDeWe main entrance at night

KaDeWe is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. On weekdays the doors are open from 10:00 to 20:00, and on Friday longer, until 21:00 (as of 09/2026, according to the official tourism portal). On public holidays the schedule changes, and on Christmas Eve and December 31 the store closes early.

A couple of times a year Berlin allows Sunday shopping, and KaDeWe opens then as well. It is best to check those dates on the city's website in advance. Arrive at opening time: before noon the boutiques are quiet, and the food hall has no lines at the registers.

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Location and how to get there

KaDeWe stands in the western part of Berlin, at Tauentzienstraße 21-24, 10789 Berlin (according to the KaDeWe page). The fastest way to get there is by U-Bahn: Wittenbergplatz station on lines U1, U2, and U3 is right at the entrance. From Zoologischer Garten station it is about a ten-minute walk along Tauentzienstraße, past the Kurfürstendamm boutiques. Nearby you will find the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Tiergarten park.

KaDeWe on the map

You will find the department store entrance on Tauentzienstraße, a few meters from the Wittenbergplatz station exit. It is convenient to check the location on a map before your trip.

Wittenbergplatz U-Bahn station in Berlin

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Is KaDeWe open on Sunday?

No, the department store is closed on Sundays, like most stores in Berlin. It only opens on special shopping Sundays, which the city announces a few times a year.

How many floors does KaDeWe have?

The retail floors occupy all levels up to and including the sixth, and on the seventh floor under the glass dome there are restaurants and a winter garden. The easiest way to move between floors is by elevator, especially if you are heading to a specific department.

What is special about the food hall on the sixth floor?

It is the second-largest department store food hall in the world. You can taste cheeses and delicacies right in the hall without buying a whole package.

When is the best time to shop with discounts in Berlin?

Two sales a year offer the lowest prices: the winter sale starts in late January, the summer sale in late July. A weekday morning works best: fewer people and no lines.

How to get to KaDeWe from the station?

The easiest way is to take the U-Bahn to Wittenbergplatz station; the exit leads directly to the department store entrance. From Zoologischer Garten station you can walk in about ten minutes along Tauentzienstraße. Parking in central Berlin can be difficult, so public transport is more reliable.

In short: what to book

Plan your visit for a weekday morning: this way you will avoid the lines at the cafes and fitting rooms. If your trip stretches over several days, a hotel near Wittenbergplatz will save you from long commutes across the city. Berlin hotels on Trip.com.

KaDeWe in Berlin: what to see inside and how to get there