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Where is Birkenstock from?

Birkenstock comes from Germany. It was founded in Langen-Bergheim, Germany in 1774.[1] It is owned by Birkenstock Holding, headquartered in Germany.[1]

Origin

Germany

Founded 1774 in Langen-Bergheim

Owner today

Germany

Birkenstock Holding

Key facts

Country of origin
Germany[1]
Founded
1774, Langen-Bergheim[1]
Founder
Johann Adam Birkenstock
Current owner
Birkenstock Holding[1]
Owner headquarters
Linz am Rhein, Germany
Ownership
Owned
Type
Brand — sandals and footwear
Category
Fashion

Good to know

  • The listed parent is registered in Jersey; the investment firm L Catterton has held a controlling stake since 2021.
Origin is not where products are made. Birkenstock’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.

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Sources

  1. [1]Birkenstock — Wikipedia — Wikipedia
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