How to get tax refunds in Germany/Zurich airport?

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A traveler is curious about the tax refund process while visiting Switzerland after spending a week in Germany. They want to know if they can get their tax refunds in Germany or only at Zurich airport, and they're looking for information about where to handle this in Germany, particularly in train stations.

Key takeaways:
  • You can typically get your tax refunds processed in Germany, especially at major train stations.
  • Don't forget to check the specific procedures or requirements for tax refunds, as it can vary by store.
  • At Zurich airport, you can finalize your tax refunds if you're flying out of Switzerland.
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  • Uallin
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    10 February 2018 at 2:41:04 #814313

    Would like to find out if anyone knows the tax refund process. We’ll spend a week in Germany before Switzerland and I believe we’ll do some shopping there. Do we get our tax refunds done in Germany or at Zurich airport where we’ll fly out? Whereabouts in Germany? Read somewhere that it can be done in train stations?

  • rockoyster
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    Reply 1 of 2 • 10 February 2018 at 4:28:02 #876020

    We concentrate on Swiss travel here Uallin, but Google search reveals http://www.taxfreegermany.de/ en/faq-page/2

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    Uallin
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    Reply 2 of 2 • 10 February 2018 at 8:29:38 #876021

    Of course, Rockoyster 😁. Just trying my luck as many friends here travel across European countries and may have something to share about it. Thanks for the link though!

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