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Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne and Munich

Four of Germany's best record cities by rail, from Hamburg's Schanze to Berlin's Friedrichshain, Cologne's Belgian Quarter and Munich's Maxvorstadt.

Route: Hamburg → Berlin → Cologne → Munich · 16 record stores across 4 stops

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Stop by stop

Stop 1: Schanzenviertel and St. Pauli Crawl

Hamburg, Germany

  • Slam Records

    Schanzenviertel · General, Rock · $$

    Relaxed Schulterblatt shop with a great selection and a friendly owner who clearly loves music.

    Tip: Easy to pick through, and clean.

    Schulterblatt 104, 20357 Hamburg-Altona, Germany

    Hours
    Monday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 40 64859822

  • Fischkopp-Plattenshop

    St. Pauli · Punk/Indie, Metal · $$

    Hardcore, punk, crust, Oi and metal specialist in St. Pauli.

    Tip: The owners are happy to chat.

    Grabenstraße 4, 20357 Hamburg, Germany

    Hours
    Monday12:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Tuesday12:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Wednesday12:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Thursday12:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Friday12:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Saturday12:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 40 75363021

  • Hanseplatte

    Altona · General, Rock · $$

    Beautiful, friendly Altona shop where staff will play something for you and recommend local artists.

    Tip: Ask for a local pick.

    Neuer Kamp 32, 20357 Hamburg-Altona, Germany

    Hours
    Monday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 40 28570193

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Stop 2: Friedrichshain Crawl

Berlin, Germany

  • Ghost Town Records

    Friedrichshain · Reggae/Dub, Punk/Indie · $$

    Punky-reggae shop with roots and a wide mix of subcultural records.

    Tip: Opens at 1 PM on Mondays.

    Holteistraße 12, 10245 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

    Hours
    Monday1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Friday1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 30 20153137

  • Audio-In

    Friedrichshain · Electronic/Techno, General · $$

    Friedrichshain second-hand shop that gets new used records weekly, with a strong house and techno selection and some drum and bass.

    Tip: New second-hand stock arrives weekly.

    Libauer Str. 19, 10245 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

    Hours
    Monday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 30 48622984

  • HHV Store

    Friedrichshain · Hip-Hop, Electronic/Techno, General · $$

    Big Friedrichshain store with a large section of new records, some used ones and a clothing selection.

    Tip: Combine with Audio-In and Ghost Town nearby.

    Grünberger Str. 54, 10245 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

    Hours
    Monday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    SundayClosed
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  • Lefter Records

    Kreuzberg · World, Soul/Funk · $$

    World-music specialist with a big Turkish and Mediterranean collection and Japanese pop.

    Tip: Closes early on Mondays (5 PM).

    Köpenicker Str. 168, 10997 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

    Hours
    Monday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 1522 7535348

  • BANKERT. Vinyl-Café

    Vinyl cafe · also sells vinyl · Friedrichshain · General · $$

    Calm Berlin cafe with lots of records to flip through, good coffee and vegan cakes. A reviewer calls it a favorite record store, coffee shop and hangout spot.

    Tip: Open every day from 8 AM. No internet.

    Proskauer Str. 5, 10247 Berlin, Germany

    Hours
    Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Sunday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    See it in the app Map +49 30 28506871

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Stop 3: Cologne: Belgian Quarter and Beyond

Cologne, Germany

  • Underdog Recordstore

    Altstadt-Nord · Rock, Punk/Indie · $$

    Small, welcoming Cologne shop with a big pop, indie and alternative selection and a great soundtrack section.

    Tip: Leave time for a long browse.

    Ritterstraße 52, 50668 Köln, Germany

    Hours
    Monday11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 221 131343

  • Early Bird Records

    Belgisches Viertel · General, Rock · $$

    Welcoming Belgian Quarter shop with diverse stock and a helpful owner.

    Tip: Opens at 4 PM on Mondays.

    Lindenstraße 77, 50674 Köln, Germany

    Hours
    Monday4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Friday4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 221 79007778

  • Groove Attack

    Belgisches Viertel · Electronic/Techno, Hip-Hop, General · $$

    Cologne shop with an excellent vinyl selection, a good vibe and great staff.

    Tip: Pair it with Early Bird in the same area.

    Maastrichter Str. 49, 50672 Köln, Germany

    Hours
    Monday12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Tuesday12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Saturday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 221 522037

  • Plattschallen Recordstore

    Kwartier Latäng · General, Rock · $$

    Well-organized shop on Zülpicher Straße with a good selection and records from as little as 2 EUR.

    Tip: Good for people just starting a collection.

    Zülpicher Str. 24, 50674 Köln, Germany

    Hours
    Monday2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Tuesday2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Wednesday2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Thursday2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Friday2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Saturday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 1515 8421319

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Stop 4: Munich: Maxvorstadt to the Altstadt

Munich, Germany

  • Best Records München

    Maxvorstadt · General, Rock, Jazz · $$

    Popular Munich shop with a great selection across genres and a friendly, knowledgeable owner. The most sought-after finds go fast.

    Tip: Closed Mondays.

    Theresienstraße 46, 80333 München, Germany

    Hours
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Friday1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 89 282339

  • Second Music & Fun

    Maxvorstadt · General, Rock · $$

    Friendly Maxvorstadt shop that visitors from abroad call their go-to, with a wide variety and a helpful owner.

    Tip: Can get a little messy. Take your time.

    Theresienstraße 114, 80333 München, Germany

    Hours
    Monday12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Friday12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 89 52389561

  • Riviera Records

    Altstadt · Electronic/Techno, General · $$

    Altstadt shop with a cafe, strong on electronic, dance and techno, and staff who know their stuff and speak English.

    Tip: Closed Mondays.

    Herzogspitalstraße 7, 80331 München, Germany

    Hours
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Friday12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 89 45358146

  • Optimal Records

    Glockenbachviertel · Punk/Indie, Electronic/Techno, General · $$

    One of Munich's biggest shops, with a very large selection that leans toward indie and European bands.

    Tip: Prices can run high.

    Kolosseumstraße 6, 80469 München-Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Germany

    Hours
    Monday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    SundayClosed
    See it in the app Map +49 89 268185

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