Galeria Kaufhof

First things first, Galeria Kaufhof used to be a broken down old storehouse - now it's an up and coming shopping centre with an exterior that lights up and night to illuminate the street. Second, it has some of the longest escalators in Europe, stretching up (or down, depending on your perspective) for 24 metres. If those two facts are not enough to persuade you through the doors of one of Mitte's classiest ways to spend too much money, consider the vast array of brands available inside. Okay, it's not stuff you won't find anywhere else, but it's an interesting venue in which to part with your hard earned cash.