Isn't the back-to-school period, like the period before Christmas, the perfect time to plan a little shopping trip? Imagine taking the road to one of Europe's most important outlet centres in Germany, with family or friends, and taking advantage of the opportunity to redo or embellish your wardrobe with great designers and essential brands, find decorative items that will enhance the interior of the house and then punctuate the day with a few gourmet moments. Outletcity Metzingen is one of those places that offer an unbeatable shopping experience, one where the emphasis is placed on the quality of the welcome, services and offer, as well as on measures that guarantee that visitors can enjoy delicious moments with impeccable health and safety regulations

An incomparable shopping experience

Outletcity Metzingen is the only place in the world that offers an inimitable feeling: that of entering the world of the greatest designers. It includes more than 130 premium and luxury brands such as Burberry, Fendi, Gucci, MCM, Michael Kors, Nike, Prada, Polo Ralph Lauren and the world's largest BOSS outlet store. Discounts of up to -70%** offer a great reason to visit Outletcity! In the heart of fashion, you can also enjoy a wide variety of culinary specialties. The secret recipe of Outletcity Metzingen? Offer a unique shopping experience accompanied by a variety of gastronomic offerings. You can start the day with a delicious coffee at Starbucks, enjoy fresh dishes at Mövenpick Market for lunch and discover the Almresi Alpine menu for dinner. The restaurants and cafés, which provide a welcome break, are a perfect combination of aesthetics and gastronomy. Almresi and its chic chalet or the impressive bay window of the Bauhaus-style restaurant Olio e Pane: the architecture and interior design here is as varied as the culinary proposals of the gastronomic scene. Outletcity combines fashion and gastronomy for the pleasure of all the senses.

For decades, the small town of Metzingen has gradually established itself as the most important outlet centre in Europe*. Today it is a popular shopping destination far beyond the German borders. In order to achieve this status as a textile mecca, the city has remained true to its traditions, carrying out extensive and comprehensive renovations. Sustainable buildings are a sign of ecological commitment, but they also underline the style of which the city is very proud. To find yourself in the heart of fashion and lifestyle, you have to cross the vineyards. It is hard to imagine that the biosphere reserve hides a personality characteristic of big cities.

With the construction of the "Enzian Höfe" in the summer of 2020, a new relaxation area was created. The Beauty, Home & Living and Watches & Jewellery areas complete the Outletcity range and guarantee an even richer shopping experience. A must-see location for anyone looking for exclusive collections and a refined selection of top-of-the-range items. Wellness and interior design are also part of the programme. The new area now offers the opportunity to buy lifestyle products to decorate your home with taste, dress in style and have an unforgettable time. In addition to the arrival of new brands such as Le Creuset, Pandora, Ravensburger, Storck, Villeroy & Boch, Kneipp and Lambert, some have moved to the new zone, including Douglas, WMF, Zwilling, Home & Cook and Möve. Young and old alike can thus enjoy a world of fashion, beauty, decoration, architecture, games and gastronomic delights.

Quality of service, advantages, entertainment, everything is there to spend a pleasant moment

When it comes to services, Outletcity is innovative. To ensure a hassle-free and relaxed shopping experience, a complete sanitary concept has been developed. It supports and reinforces compliance with the rules for the benefit of everyone, visitors and employees alike. In cooperation with 130 brands, special health and safety services have been developed that go far beyond standard regulations.

In order to make every visit even more exclusive, visitors can take advantage of a VIP offer with the code "Little Smart" at the OUTLETCITY Service Centre or the Metzingen Tourist Office. It entitles them to a VIP Shopping Pass*** which offers additional discounts from 80 participating brands. Offer valid until 31/01/2021.

The best time to visit Outletcity is the period before Christmas. In November, a festive atmosphere is already in the air and under the illuminated roofs of the shops, Christmas tales are illustrated by magical light installations on the facades. It is the ideal place to make dreams come true for your family and friends, but also for yourself. The sparkling decorations for New Year's Eve or New Year's Eve at Alberta Ferretti, Jimmy Choo and Co. are the guarantee of an elegant interior.

In addition to the highlights, such as the Ferris wheel on Hugo Boss Square from 17/09 to 31/10/2020, numerous events and special offers are organised throughout the year and make every visit to Outletcity Metzingen an unforgettable experience. Those who also wish to visit the monuments and the exceptional surroundings will have to extend their stay!

*Depending on sales area or size - Report "Outlet Centres in Europe", p. 24 (June 2020) by ecostra GmbH, www.ecostra.de/studien_und_marktberichte/outlet-centres-europe_2020-06.pdf **On the manufacturer's recommended retail price, if applicable. ***More information on the offer in the VIP Shopping Pass terms and conditions (except for items already on sale). Valid until 31/01/2021

More information on the Outletcity Metzingen website.