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Douglas Shipping Information

Douglas offers fast and reliable shipping options across Germany, using trusted delivery partners DHL and Hermes. Customers can choose between standard shipping, express delivery, and convenient parcel pickup options.

Delivery Options & Costs

Standard Shipping (DHL & Hermes)

  • Delivery time: 1–3 business days within Germany

  • Cost:

    • Orders under €34.95: €4.95

    • Orders over €34.95: free

Douglas encourages customers to increase their order slightly if they are close to the free shipping threshold. Standard shipping is delivered directly to your home.

Express Shipping (DHL only)

  • Delivery time: next working day for orders placed Monday–Friday before 2 PM (only on the German mainland, excluding Packstations)

  • Cost: €10.95, regardless of order total

  • Orders placed on Saturday are delivered the following Tuesday

Click & Collect

  • Free of charge at Douglas stores

  • No shipping or service fees

Additional costs may apply depending on the chosen payment or delivery method, which will be communicated before completing the order.


Important Notes

  • Extreme temperatures (very low or very high) may affect the quality of certain products.

  • Douglas reserves the right to limit or exclude non-standard shipping services under certain circumstances.


Parcel Station Delivery

DHL Packstations
Ideal for customers who are rarely at home:

  • Over 2,500 DHL Packstations available throughout Germany

  • Pickup 24/7 using mTan and customer card

  • mTan is sent automatically by SMS when the parcel arrives at the Packstation

How to select a Packstation:

  1. Tick "Delivery to a DHL Packstation" during checkout

  2. Enter your PostNumber and Packstation number

  3. Enter postal code and city

  4. Use the Packstation search tool if needed

Payment Methods for Packstations:

  • Douglas Card, credit card, PayPal, gift card

  • Note: Account or direct debit payments are not accepted


Hermes Parcel Shops

  • More than 14,000 Hermes parcel shops nationwide

  • Pickup within opening hours with valid ID

  • Others may collect parcels with a power of attorney

Selecting a Hermes Parcel Shop:

  1. Choose Hermes as delivery method

  2. Tick the box "To a Hermes parcel shop"

  3. Use the search tool to find your preferred shop

  4. Ensure the name matches the person collecting the parcel

Payment Methods for Hermes Parcel Shops:

  • Credit card, Douglas Card, gift card

Pickup Timeframe:

  • Parcels are stored for 10 working days

  • If not collected, the parcel is returned to Douglas


Douglas provides flexible shipping solutions to ensure convenience, speed, and reliability for all customers across Germany.

Delivery Options & Costs

Delivery Method Delivery Time Cost Notes
Standard (DHL/Hermes) 1–3 business days < €34.95: €4.95
≥ €34.95: Free
Delivered to home. Click & Collect is free.
Express (DHL only) Next working day (Mon–Fri < 2 PM) €10.95 Only German mainland. Orders on Saturday delivered following Tuesday.
Click & Collect Varies by store Free No shipping or service fees.
DHL Packstation 24/7 pick-up Free Pickup via mTan and customer card. Account/direct debit not accepted.
Hermes Parcel Shop Within shop hours Free Pickup with valid ID. Others may collect with power of attorney.

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