Düsseldorf is a strict and gray city, very reserved and even a little boring. But this impression is formed only in the first minutes of your stay in it, and looking, 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 to radically update your wardrobe and buy a lot of unprecedented and interesting gizmos in this small German town? Yes it is. Shopping in Düsseldorf is an event that will take you a lot of time, but in return will give you not only a lot of new clothes, but also a lot of impressions.
General information
In terms of shopping, Düsseldorf is a versatile and very convenient city. There are both streets with shops, which are conditionally divided into pedestrian and car streets (long and wide, surrounded on both sides by all kinds of retail outlets), and huge shopping centers. Along with them, there are markets andsingle shops where you can buy unique gizmos and souvenirs that will remind you of your trip to Germany. There are many shopping tours that will take you to the haunts of the city and give you the opportunity to completely empty your wallet.
But even if you decide to go to the shops of Düsseldorf on your own, you will not miss anything, and even win this way. You will be able to find places with discounts, with unique things and souvenirs that are not on the guide map.
The longest bar counter 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 this corner of Düsseldorf is famous not only for entertainment venues, but also for its shops. The so-called average brands are concentrated here, which will suit the taste and pocket of almost everyone. Here you can find Zara, Mango, Diesel, Bershka and others.
Along with them, there are souvenirs and antique shops. In addition to trinkets and figurines, they also sell elite dishes. From Germany, most often they bring just such things, both as a gift and for themselves personally. The quality of the cookware is excellent, but the whole point is that it costs you incredibly cheap, because you do not have to pay for shipping (in case you ordered it from Russia).
Chasing brands
On the same "longest bar in the world" youYou can find boutiques offering you products from famous brands. There are stores like 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 romance"), which sells exquisite lingerie sets and swimwear. Between the shops, there are both inexpensive cafes, including Burger King, and high-end 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 Düsseldorf. This can be done on the Immermanstrasse, which has the unspoken name "Little Tokyo". Brand stores of the Land of the Rising Sun, small shops with oriental-style souvenirs, as well as Japanese restaurants are concentrated here. On the street you can find boutiques of brands such as Beach Bodywear and Rüdinger Claudia Dessous - mainly lingerie and swimwear. Along with them are shops with comics in the style of anime (manga). Of course, new items do not appear here on the day they go on sale, but the choice is quite worthy. There are also stores with special clothes for cosplaying the main characters.
For travelers on wheels
Nordstrasse is a street that is intended for the so-called car shopping. It is very long, and a wide variety of boutiques, shops and shops are concentrated on it, which sell both food and clothing. Here you can findshop Zara or Stradivarius, stop by the Max Mara boutique and pick up branded German sausages on the way back.
There are also furniture centers that make their goods according to the sketches of customers. The Goethe bookstore and the huge optical center called Fielmann are very popular. Of course, endless boutiques and food stalls are diluted with restaurants and fast food cafes, where you can always have a bite to eat
In a shopping paradise
If you are a fan of walking in shopping centers, then shopping in Dusseldorf for you should start from Schadowstrasse. There are several giant shopping centers here, where locals and visiting tourists like to spend their weekends. The "mall" presents goods from world brands of the mass market, and from little-known German brands. You can find H&M, Pimkie, New Yorker, Gerry Weber, C&A, Bonita, ORSAY and many more stores here.
We also note that in this corner of Dusseldorf there is a Deichmann store that sells high quality shoes, a boutique of Europafoto photo products. And if you are an ideal hostess and adore 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 the home and comfort in it.
Tips & Feedback
If you are looking for something special to bring back from Düsseldorf, then check the schedule of fairs and trade fairs that take place here quite often. But it's worth rememberingthat such events are themed, so think in advance what you need. On them you can find and buy at affordable prices unique goods and souvenirs that will become not only a memory of the trip, but also an excellent option for a gift to loved ones.
The most popular, and most importantly, iconic goods for Düsseldorf are beveled mugs depicting the landscapes of the city. You can also purchase a figurine of two people who make a "wheel". They have been a local symbol ever since Düsseldorf turned from a village to a city.
