Dusseldorf is a strict and gray city, very restrained and even a little boring. But this impression is formed only in the first minutes of being in it, and having looked, so to speak, into its ins and outs, you understand that this is not just a paradise for tourists - it is a paradise for shopaholics. Is it really possible in this small German town to radically renew your wardrobe and buy a lot of unprecedented and interesting gizmos? Yes it is. Shopping in Dusseldorf is an event that will take you a lot of time, but in return will give not only a lot of new things, but also a sea of ​​impressions.
General information
In terms of shopping, Dusseldorf is a versatile and very convenient city. There are both streets with shops, which are conditionally divided into pedestrian and automobile (long and wide, on both sides surrounded by various retail outlets), and huge shopping centers. Along with them, there are markets and single shops where you can buy unique gizmos and souvenirs that will remind you of a trip to Germany. There are many shopping tours that will take you to the hot spots of the city and give you the opportunity to completely empty your wallet.
But even if you decide to go to Düsseldorf’s stores on your own, you won’t miss anything, and even win in this way. You will be able to find places with discounts, with unique things and souvenirs that are not on the guidebook map.
The longest bar in the world
That's what the people called Altstadt Street, and all because the number of bars that are open and operate on it, just rolls over. But not only entertainment venues are famous for this corner of Dusseldorf, but also for their shops. Here are concentrated the so-called average brands that will appeal to almost everyone’s taste and pocket. Here you can find the store Zara, Mango, Diesel, Bershka and others.
Along with them, souvenirs and antique shops are presented here. In addition to trinkets and figurines, they also sell elite dishes. It’s most often such things that are brought from Germany, both as a gift, and for oneself personally. The quality of the dishes is excellent, but the whole trick is that it costs you incredibly cheap, because you do not have to pay for delivery (in case you ordered it from Russia).
Chasing brands
On the same "longest bar counter in the world" you can find boutiques that offer you products from famous brands. There are stores Just Cavalli, Hugo Boss, D&G, Philipp Plein, Sonia Rykien, Blumarine and many others. Women will be delighted with the A Personal Affair boutique (which means “personal affair”), which sells exquisite underwear sets and swimwear. Between the shops there are both inexpensive cafes, including Burger King, and upmarket restaurants where you can relax and have a bite to eat.
From Germany to Japan
You can literally see a piece of real Japan while shopping in Dusseldorf. This can be done on the street Immermanstrasse, which has the unspoken name of "little Tokyo." Here are concentrated branded stores of the Land of the Rising Sun, small shops with souvenirs in oriental style, as well as restaurants of Japanese cuisine. On the street you can find boutiques of brands such as Beach Bodywear and RĂĽdinger Claudia Dessous - mainly underwear and swimwear. Along with them are shops with anime-style comics (manga). Of course, new products do not appear here on the day they go on sale, but the choice is quite decent. Also here are shops with special clothes for cosplay of the main characters.
For travelers on wheels
Nordstrasse is a street designed for so-called car shopping. It is very long, and a variety of boutiques, shops and shops are concentrated on it, which sell both food and clothing. Here you can find the Zara or Stradivarius store, look into the Max Mara boutique and grab branded German sausages on the way back.
There are also furniture centers that produce their goods according to customer designs. The Goethe bookstore and the huge optic center called Fielmann are very popular. Of course, endless boutiques and grocery stores are diluted with restaurants and fast food cafes, where you can always have a snack
In a shopping paradise
If you are a fan of walking precisely in shopping centers, then shopping in Dusseldorf should start for you from Schadovstrasse. There are several giant shopping centers in which locals and visiting tourists like to spend their weekends. The “malls” present products from both global brands of the mass market and from little-known German brands. You can find here H&M, Pimkie, New Yorker, Gerry Weber, C&A, Bonita, ORSAY and many others.
Also note that in this corner of DĂĽsseldorf is the Deichmann store, which sells high-quality shoes, a Europafoto photo boutique. And if you are an ideal housewife and adore the elite dishes of the highest quality, then go to the WMF store. It is there that the tableware paradise is located, and along with it other goods for home and comfort in it.
Tips & Testimonials
If you are looking for something special to bring from Dusseldorf, then pre-study the schedule of fairs and trade fairs, which are held here very often. But it is worth remembering that such events are thematic, so think in advance what you need. On them you can find and buy at affordable prices unique products and souvenirs that will become not only a memory of the trip, but also a great option for a gift to loved ones.
The most popular, and most importantly, iconic products for Dusseldorf are beveled circles, which depict the landscapes of the city. You can also purchase a figure of two people who make a "wheel". They have been a local symbol ever since DĂĽsseldorf turned from a village into a city.