Shopping

Nordwest is a large shopping complex located in the north of Frankfurt. It has around 150 well known brands that are most visited by locals and visitors. The center of the mall is more than an experience and offers cultural exhibits for display. Frankfurters predominantly come here for dining and entertainment. The complex has a huge parking lot so parking is never a problem at Nordwest. Opening times: Monday to Saturday Open 10:00 to 20:00 clock. Parking charges 1 Euro for 90 minutes

Another one of Frankfurt’s exclusive and indulgent shopping localities is the Schillerpassage shopping mall. Located next to the stock exchange, it has a wide array of high-end specialty shops featuring clothes, lingerie, books, shoes and furniture. Tourists can spend the day looking around, window shopping and soaking in the atmosphere of the luxurious marble and gold building. Address: Rahmhofstraße 2 Frankfurt am Main 60313 Phone: +49 69 767 2580

One of the four largest shopping arcades is the Hassen Center, with over 115 specialty shops. It is located in East Frankfurt and attracts huge crowds who come here to shop and spend the day in the classy cafes and restaurants at the mall. Parking facility is also available at reasonable rates.

Not your typical toy store, Hanne Kley is an expensive store that specializes in toys handcrafted from wood and carved to perfection. It’s a toy collector’s dream. Address: Steinweg Passage, Rossmarkt 12, Altstadt, 60311 Phone: +49 69 284 811 Website: www.hanne-kley.de

Another famous shopping center in Frankfurt, Isenburg is located in the south of the city and was inaugurated in 1972. It has over 110 shops and generates a turnover of over 96 million for the city. It has a lot of expensive specialty shops but moderate budged shoppers are also welcomed to shop in the regular brand shops. Reasonable parking is available and parking cards are also offered. Address: Neu-Isenburg-Zentrum Neu-Isenburg, 63263 Phone: 0172/6144603 Website: www.isenburg-zentrum-neu-isenburg.de

One of Frankfurt’s upscale shops, this boutique stocks many international designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Helmut Lang and has the perfect location in the Westend district of the city. To get a feel of European shopping, pay a visit.

This is the upscale boutique of renowned goldsmith and jewelry designer Wolf-Peter Schwarz located in the expensive street of Goethestrasse.

Located along the same posh street of Frankfurt, Bogner is a shop that specializes in contemporary fashion and sportswear. From men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, Bogner carries all kinds of simple and stylish clothing.

With a history of fine craftsmanship spanning 150 years, Hochster Parzellan carries some Europe’s finest porcelain creations. These flawless “white gold” pieces are valuable collectibles and heirlooms. The store caters to made to order objects but alterations can only be made if they are in line with the original theme of that era. Be sure to get some of these for the loved ones back home.

This art gallery/store features an avant-garde collection of art in all forms, including paintings, photography, plastics and video. The place is full of both well-known and breakout artists of Germany and the international arena. Address: Hanauer Landstrasse 134, Frankfurt Phone: 069/43053962

An exclusive shop that contains porcelain pieces and has luxury goods like the international brands of Gucci and Armani, Mitcukoshi is very famous among the Japanese visitors to Frankfurt. The staff speaks fluent Japanese and Asian buyers come in crowds. The second floor is a museum from which objects can be duplicated and ordered. Address: Bethmannstrasse 56, Frankfurt Phone: 069/9218870

This is one of Europe’s largest retail stores for jewelry and watches. A two story shop, it displays almost all styles, cuts and shapes of fine wearables that men and women can desire. The collection includes pearls, studs, diamonds, bracelets, necklaces and all kinds of timepieces.

A small shop set in the midst of the Sachsenhausen Street, House of Silver has a wide variety of silver jewelry. The collection has ornaments that date back to a historic past while a wide array of jewelry is designed according to current tastes and styles as well.

With an ultramodern glass design and 10 sloping levels, the Zeilgalerie has 50 shops and a great location in the heart of the city. Most of the stores are moderately priced, though there are some high-end specialty shops as well. From the top terrace you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Frankfurt skyline and there are plenty of restaurants to dine in.

Herti has a wide collection of gourmet items and fine food ingredients from all around the world.

A very popular grocery store in Frankfurt, this place offers fresh vegetables and fruits of all kinds - local and imported, herbs and spices, as well as meat. It has all your basic daily amenities.

Located in the south of the city, this mall is a moderately priced place that has around 100 shops of all kinds along with a cinema. There’s a spacious parking facility that’s free of charge. Address: Main-Taunus-Zentrum Sulzbach 65843 Sulzbach Website: www.main-taunus-zentrum.de

The Comica bookstore is another world in itself. With graphic novels in both German and English, it’s a fun stop for children and adults alike. The comics are available at reasonable prices and are sold alongside videos, posters and other merchandise. Address: Stiftstraße 39 Frankfurt, HES 60313 Phone: +49 69 28 8595

With a small but quality collection of books, the shop called ‘land in sight’ is a good place to for those interested in travel literature. There are regular book signing events here as well. Address: Rotteckstr 13, Nordend Phone: +49 69 443 095 Website: www.land-in-sicht-buchladen.de

This store specializes in second hand clothing and most of the stuff is in very good condition. Shoppers with a good eye are sure to find treasures here, including designer brands like Gucci, Armani and Prada at reduced prices.

Berger Street has a lot of second hand book shops that sell books at a low price. You can even exchange old books in return for others that you haven’t read yet! One of the shops at Berger street is:

This quirky place sells traditional pottery and large beer steins. Located in the Altstadt, Frankfurt Dippemarkt attracts those looking to buy eccentric gifts.

One of Frankfurt’s famous budget shops, Bornheimer Wochenmarkt has fresh vegetables, fruits and amazing flowers that cost next to nothing! Located in the Bornheim district, this small shop opens early in the morning as well.

This is a beautiful flower market at the city center that attracts tourists looking not only to buy but also to admire the abundance of flowers. It opens every Friday from 9am to 6 30 pm.