Great Gifts for People Who Miss Germany

This is the time of year I get a lot of emails and messages looking for gift ideas.  They go something like this “My husband is German, and misses home”… “My daughter was an exchange student in Heidelberg, and I want to get her something to remind her”… “my wife’s Oma passed away, so the packages aren’t coming anymore”. We all want to find that special something… that magical gift that makes their eyes light up! Thanks to the many helpful people on my Facebook page, I was able to put together a list of German gift ideas that HOPEFULLY bring on a smile, trigger a memory, or just make the holiday season a little brighter for people missing Germany.

Many of the items are German gifts made in Germany. There are personalized gifts, food gifts, Christmas decorations, gifts for the home Biergarten, and even a small piece of Germany!  Some are a way of taking people to Germany (if only in spirit)… and for the over-the-top gift, there are even trips TO Germany. You will find something for men or women, children, and pets.

Best of all, there is something for every price point.

I hope you find the perfect thing!

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Great German Gift Ideas

Find slippers, food, trips, bedding…little things, big things, something for everyone.

A Flight to Germany

The ultimate gift… a trip to Germany. Search for great deals on flights to Germany on Trip.com

Easy German Cookbook

This Easy German Cookbook is loaded with 80 delicious German recipes designed to be created in an American Kitchen. And the recipes truly are easy! These are dishes that German families make at home, along with some holiday and festival favorites. When you order a signed copy from me, I’ll even wrap it for you!

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A Cozy Featherbed

Some of the best sleeps of my life have been my Oma’s house with her authentic European comforters and feather pillows. Now you can sleep like this at home with cozy down bedding from Pacific Coast Feather. The company offers a 30 night comfort guarantee! What do you have to lose? Other sizes and styles available, click through to see their amazing selection, and make your nights a lot cozier.

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Beanie with German Flag

Keep your head warm and your heart close to Germany.

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German Hausschuhe

Good quality German Slippers and House Shoes feel like “home”. Not only do they keep the feet warm in winter, they keep the outside dirt OUTSIDE. These high quality Hausschuhe from German Slippers will delight anyone who gets them. Brands like Woolfit and Haflinger will last for years.

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German Bread & Cheese

Germans do love bread! The Brot Box has a few assortment boxes in different sizes filled with delicious German Bread, Brötchen, and even Pretzels. These boxes are an AMAZING gift for anyone who loves bread, but especially for Germans who miss authentic German bread.

Each loaf is packaged with instructions to finish the baking process (just a few minutes in a hot oven, and you are good to go). Read my review here The Brot Box

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Gemütlichkeit Print

Gemütlichkeit is a feeling of warmth and well being. This wonderful Folk Art print will brighten any home.

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German Doggie Bandana

Pet me, I’m German! This stylish bandana comes in large (for German Shepherds) and small (for the Dackel).

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Cuckoo Clocks

Music Box Attic sells beautiful and authentic Cuckoo Clocks from the Black Forest in all styles, from sweet and simple to incredibly elaborate. Holiday sales are ON!

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 3 D Wood Germany Map

This detailed map made from different woods will look great in any household.

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A Schutzengel

Everyone needs a Guardian Angel. And these will keep you safe until you can return to Germany. The perfect thing to place on a shelf or windowsill.

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Coasters for Fußball Lovers

I’ve never met a German who didn’t use coasters. And THESE coasters depicting the greatest plays ever by the German National team are perfect for any German Fußball/Soccer lover!

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Gearhead Tour of Germany

Perfect for the Car Enthusiast on your list. This is the ultimate tour for gearheads and history geeks. Starting in Munich, you’ll visit the massive Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum (Traffic Center), Audi Forum & Headquarters, the Audi Neckarsulm Production Facility, and the BMW Welt—and that’s just Munich. Across the next several days, you’ll explore Stuttgart and the Porsche Museum, Hohenschwangau Castle, and finally, Neuschwanstein Castle, sinking into the side of Bavaria that inspired both architecture and fairytales.

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Kitchen Knives from Zwilling and Henkels

Quality German knives are a MUST in the kitchen. Sharp, sturdy, dependable knives work well to prevent kitchen accidents.

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Germany Cutting Board

Nice for cutting up veggies… or as a board to serve snacks. And they make a nice combo gift with the knives. Order with your own special personalization for a truly memorable gift.

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Recipe Towel

Perfect for sharing and preserving Oma’s recipes for the family.

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“My Friends and I” Friendship Book

This sweet interactive book makes a great gift for kids. Each page is loaded with questions for their friends to fill out like, favorite color, favorite foods, where they live, books they love … there is a space for pictures. All together, the book becomes a memory book of friendships or family members. These books are huge in Germany, and I think they make a great “offline” activity here. Perfect for scout troops, sports teams, or just for kids who love to interact with friends.

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Welcome Mat

You say Goodbye AND Hello with this doormat!

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Necklace of Germany

When you’ve left your heart in Germany. Move the heart over any location in Germany. Made from sterling silver.

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Christmas Village of Fachwerk Houses

This adorable Fachwerk village is made from heavy paper. Houses can be set together, or spread apart. They fold flat to bring out again every year.

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Tchibo Coffee and Coffee Maker

The Tchibo coffee maker grinds and brews your favorite German coffee with the touch of a button. No need for expensive pods! The Tchibo machine comes with 2 free bags of coffee beans to get you started. Its like having a cafe on your kitchen counter! And right now… it’s on Sale! 

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German License Plate and Car Decals

Add some bling to your car with stickers and magnets.

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Home is Love

These unisex shirts come in a few styles and colors. Choose if you want it to say Home or Love.

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A Family Trip to Germany

German Food Box

A monthly gift of 6-8 German Foods and Treats delivered right to the door. Order as long as you want… from 1 month to 1 year. Every month is a delicious reminder of home. (Learn more about the German Food Box in my review here)

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A PIECE of GERMANY!

You can own a piece of land in Germany… it’s a small piece, just big enough for your picnic blanket, but it’s all yours! Suitable for framing and gloating

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Stammbaum or Family Trees

Keep track of the whole family, both in German and the US with a Stammbaum. Fill it in yourself.

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German Language Classes

Online language lessons are available for Kids and Adults. Prepare for a trip… or brush up on language skills…. let the little ones surprise Oma with their new German language skills! Mondly makes it fun with games and quizzes.

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For the Biergarten

Can’t make it to German Biergartens? Build one at home… and put up a Stammtisch sign for the regulars.

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Egg Cooker

Because a perfectly cooked soft-boiled egg is an essential part of a good German Breakfast. This compact Egg Cooker makes up to 7 eggs at once… exactly how you like them.

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Sternkopf Engel

These  minimalist and elegant  Sternkopf Engel are the perfect guardian angels to watch over someone you love year round. Carved in the Erzgebirge, the slender Angels come in a variety of colors, sizes and and poses (and I love the musicians!). What makes these extra special is their flowing shape… something that can’t just be carved out on a lathe. They have sway and curves like a real woman! One is certain to spark a connection to someone you know. Find the whole collection, as well as calendars, books and cards here–> Sternkopf Engel

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The ULTIMATE Gift- A River Cruise in Germany with Uniworld!

The best gift for someone who is homesick? A trip back home. Choose from a wonderful selection of cruises through some of the most beautiful regions of Germany along the Rhine, Mosel, and Danube Rivers. Christmas Market Cruises and spectacular summertime cruises. And because it’s a river cruise, you only need to unpack once…  (and those tickets will fit nicely in a stocking!!)

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Christmas and Advent Decorations

Germans celebrate Christmas like no one else… if you know someone missing Germany, maybe one of these decorations will help with the Heimweh.

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