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Sachsenhausen Area

The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

The Sachsenhausen area, south of the river Main, is a more charming shopping area that caters to younger people. The main street, Schweizerstraße, is full of delis, bookshops, trendy cafes and fashion stores. The general pace of things is also slower here than over on Zeil.

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Address: Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt

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Wertheim Village

Wertheim Village

Wertheim Village, located less than an hour from Frankfurt and Nuremberg, offers an exclusive luxury outlet shopping experience. Discover more than 110 outlet boutiques of a unique selection of German and international brands, all with savings of up to 60% on the recommended retail price.

Shopping at Zeil

Shopping at Zeil

The Zeil is the main shopping street in Frankfurt, lined with international department stores, specialty shops, elegant boutiques and the top modern shopping centre called MyZeil. A large part of this bustling street is a pedestrian area, and here you will find everything from clothing to footwear, jewellery and electronics.

Heinemann Duty Free

Heinemann Duty Free

At Heinemann Duty Free you can find international brand products at great duty free prices with the best service. You can expect a varied and exclusive range of perfumes, cosmetics, spirits, as well as confectionery and tobacco products from top international brands. The product range is complemented by regional specialities, delicacies and souvenirs.

MyZeil

MyZeil

Located in the centre of Frankfurt, MyZeil is one of the largest shopping and leisure centres in Germany. The gigantic curved glass facade of the mall makes the architecture modern and unique, and the building itself is worth a visit. Here you will find six levels of shopping, dining and leisure, so make sure you have time on your side. Check out the roof terrace, from which you can enjoy great views of the city.

Goethestraße

Goethestraße

If you are looking for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Escada and Versace, your best bet is to head for Goethestraße, a more exclusive version of Zeil. This is the premier place for high-end shopping, a street where top-class international designer stores are lined up including Tiffany & Co.

Sachsenhausen Area

Sachsenhausen Area

The Sachsenhausen area, south of the river Main, is a more charming shopping area that caters to younger people. The main street, Schweizerstraße, is full of delis, bookshops, trendy cafes and fashion stores. The general pace of things is also slower here than over on Zeil.

Flea market at the Museumsufer

Flea market at the Museumsufer

On Saturdays, there is a large flea market from 9:00 to 14:00 that takes place at the Sachsenhausen riverbank or in the Osthafen, along Lindleystraße. The market attracts bargain-hunters who are looking for antiques, second-hand goods or arts and crafts.

Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Go to Berger Straße on a Saturday or Wednesday morning and experience the farmers market by the Uhrtürmchen clock tower. With its wide variety of fresh produce, including many other goods, this is one of the largest and most popular markets in Frankfurt.

Berger Straße

Berger Straße

Those who are looking for funkier shopping should go to the Bornheim area. Berger Straße in particular has exciting design, fashion and vintage shops, including cafes, restaurants and bars, making it the perfect place where to combine shopping with a relaxing coffee or lunch break.

Market on Schillerstraße

Market on Schillerstraße

Near Zeil, there is the Schillerstraße that has a nice market every Friday morning to afternoon. A market in a business orientated district that brings the area to live once a week. Here you can buy fresh food and vegetables, but also handicrafts and a bunch of oddities.

Kontrast

Kontrast

The boutique Kontrast, on Hanauer Landstraße 297, in the Ostend area, has six floors of modern furniture design in a distinctively East Berlin style building. Unique and high-quality items are sold here and, although the prices are high and you may not buy anything, it is easy to lose yourself among the beautiful pieces.

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