Berlin, the capital of Germany, was the first German city where I stayed for long, and I even lived there for some time. I fell in love with its artistic and free-spirited atmosphere. Although the city has changed a lot since the 2010s, becoming cleaner and losing some of its artists, there are still many places I adore. One of them is Dussmann, perhaps the largest bookstore in Germany, located right in the heart of Berlin.
In Japan, bookstores open late at night aren’t uncommon. But in Germany, most shops close around 8 PM. That’s why Dussmann feels so special—it stays open until midnight on weekdays and until 23:30 on Saturdays 🥳
From the basement to the third floor, you’re surrounded by countless books. As the night gets later, the place grows quieter, creating a paradise for book lovers. With large tables, chairs, and even cushions, you could easily spend hours here.
My favorite section is the one with books about nature, plants, gardening, and cooking. This floor also houses the children’s book and games section, where I often spot games and books my daughter used to enjoy. It’s a nostalgic and inspiring space, especially for design ideas.
For foreigners, the foreign-language books section is a delight. Not only does it include books for adults, but it also offers a variety of children’s books. This corner has remained the same since I lived in Berlin, and every visit brings a wave of nostalgia.
It’s not just books—Dussmann also has an impressive stationery selection, making it irresistible for stationery enthusiasts.
I spent a long time in the stationery section, finally deciding on a cute notebook set and a fig-themed postcard as souvenirs. Although I hesitated to buy books since they would add to my luggage, I couldn’t resist supporting my favorite bookstore. I chose a gardening book for myself and a small book on constellations to enjoy with my daughter. I learned constellations a bit from my grandpa who worked as a tanker ship captain and want to explore more. Writing this post now, I’m already looking forward to my next visit ... 😁
Outside Dussmann, there’s a Maritim Hotel, a German chain hotel. We often stay there for me just to fully enjoy Dussmann, my daughter love the hotel because it has a pool, and my partner love it because of its nostalgic atmosphere. The hotel is almost door-to-door with Dussmann, separated only by a street. Even in the colder months, I can stroll over without a jacket and immerse myself in books until closing time.
I’m thrilled to finally share my love for Dussmann on Worldmappin. It’s a must-visit for book lovers and anyone looking for a quiet and calm nighttime activity in Berlin.
ドイツの首都ベルリンは、ドイツで初めて長期滞在した街で、アーティスティックで自由な雰囲気に惚れ込んで、住んでいたこともあります。私が大好きだった2010年代と比べてきれいになってしまったり、アーティストが出ていってしまったり、街並みはずいぶん変化したものの、まだまだ大好きな場所がたくさんあります。その一つが市内のど真ん中にある多分ドイツで一番大きな書店Dussmannnです。
日本では深夜営業の書店はめずらしくありませんでしたが、ドイツでは大抵のお店は8時ごろには閉まってしまいます。でも、Dussmannは平日は真夜中まで、土曜日は23:30まで開いているのです・・・！
地下から地上3階まで、大量の本に囲まれて、時間が遅くなるにつれて人が少なくなって静かになり、本好きにとって、特に夜の遅い時間のDussmannはパラダイスです。大きなテーブルや椅子、クッションまであって、何時間でも居ることができそうです。
私が大好きなのは自然や植物、ガーデニング、料理に関する本があるフロアです。同じフロアには児童書とゲームのコーナーもあり、昔子供が遊んでいたゲームや読んでいた本が目にとまったり、デザインのインスピレーションを得たり。
英語をはじめ、外国語の本のコーナーがあるのも外国人にとってはうれしいところです。大人の本だけでなく、児童書の扱いもあります。外国語の本のコーナーは、ベルリンに住んでいた当時のままで、毎度訪れるたびに懐かしい気分になります。
本だけでなく、文具の取り扱いも豊富で、文具好きにもたまりません。
文具コーナーで見つけたかわいいノートのセットとイチヂクの葉書に迷いに迷ってお土産に買いました。本も旅行の荷物が増えてしまうのはなあ・・・と思いつつ、でもお世話になっている本屋さんだし、帰りの電車で読めるしと私のガーデニングの本と、子供と楽しむために星座の小さな本も。ああもうなんて幸せな時間なのだろう！この投稿を書きながら、すでに次の滞在が楽しみです。
Dussmannの前にはMaritimというドイツのチェーンのホテルがあって、Dussmannを堪能するためにここに泊まることもしばしばです。大通りをはさんでいますが、ほぼドアツードアで行き来できて、寒い時期でもコートなしで通えて、閉店ぎりぎりまで本に囲まれた至福の時間を楽しめます。
本好きさんにはイチオシのDussmannについてようやくWorldmappinに書けました。ベルリンで夜の静かなアクティビティを求めている人にもDussmannはおすすめです。
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Wow. It's an amazing place full of books. I love this library containing varieties of informations.
It's a book store 😉
wow! I'm amaze with that place, lots of books, me and my daughter loves to read books, its our relaxation when we read at the same time we can learn something to the book that we read.
It will be your dream place. I like to visit book stores with my daughter 😁
You have successfully visited a very beautiful place, you have also successfully captured the beauty of this place well.
Thanks! It is a beautiful book store, where they care details :)