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BirkenstockMade in the EU.
German footbed sandal maker that assembles over 95% of its shoes in Germany, with its largest production site in Görlitz, Saxony.
↔ European alternative to Crocs
Where is Birkenstock made?
Birkenstock products are mostly made in Germany.
▸ Verification
The made-in claim is backed by a public source — check it yourself:
View the evidence: birkenstock-group.com ↗Last verified: July 2026
Ownership
Majority-owned by L Catterton (US private equity) since 2021; the firm held 62.4% of Birkenstock's shares as of November 2025, per the company's SEC annual report. NYSE-listed since 2023. source ↗
checked July 2026
Ownership is shown for context — listing is based only on where products are made.