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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

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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.

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