Kaufhaus des Westens
Area Large historic department store on Berlin's Tauentzienstraße
Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe) in Berlin is a landmark department store famed for its multi-level shopping and an upper-floor food hall where visitors sample gourmet and regional German specialties.
Kaufhaus des Westens, commonly abbreviated KaDeWe, is a major department store in central Berlin first opened in 1907. It occupies a large multi-storey building on Tauentzienstraße and is a landmark of Berlin retail and consumer history.
KaDeWe contains fashion, homeware and specialty departments across several floors and is particularly known for its extensive gourmet food hall on an upper level. The store remains a focal point for shopping in Berlin and a frequent stop for visitors seeking local and international products.
- Scale: The store has eight selling floors and long-standing international reputation as one of continental Europe's largest department stores.
What to See #
- KaDeWe building: A large department store on Tauentzienstraße in central Berlin that opened in 1907 and quickly became one of the city's principal retail destinations.
- Food hall and departments: A multi-floor layout with extensive fashion, home and an upper-level food hall known for gourmet counters and international delicacies.
How to Get to Kaufhaus des Westens #
Located on Tauentzienstraße in western Berlin, KaDeWe is a short walk from Wittenbergplatz U-Bahn station (U1, U2, U3). Several bus lines and S-Bahn stations (Zoologischer Garten) are within walking distance.
Tips for Visiting Kaufhaus des Westens #
- Visit the 6th-floor delicatessen for an extravagant lunch - it's the department's most famous room.
- Weekday mornings are quieter; Saturdays (especially pre-Christmas) are very busy.
- Explore the food hall early evening when many locals pick up gourmet takeaways.
Best Time to Visit Kaufhaus des Westens #
Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe) is Europe's largest department store, opened in 1907, famous for its sixth-floor food hall and luxury retail experience.
Weather & Climate near Kaufhaus des Westens #
Kaufhaus des Westens's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (574 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
