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Discover the best shops in Frankfurt

Fancy a day of shopping in a different city? Then opt for a day of shopping in Frankfurt. In just 3.55 hours you can travel easily and quickly from Amsterdam Central to the heart of the city, where you will find Frankfurt's best shops. We have listed the best neighbourhoods, shopping streets and malls for a day of shopping, to help prepare you for you shopping spree.
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Shopping in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is a true shopping paradise for many a shopaholic. Stroll along kilometres of shopping streets, visit shopping centres with over a hundred shops under one roof or discover unusual boutiques in the trendy Bornheim district. A day of shopping in Frankfurt will certainly never be boring!

Frankfurt's nicest shopping street

Frankfurt's main and most famous shopping street is the Zeil. Major retail chains, shopping centres and catering establishments are located along this 1.2-kilometre-long, car-free shopping street.

Prefer shopping in narrow streets? Then visit the hip Bornheim district, northeast of the city centre, where you can find Frankfurt's trendiest shops. The lively main street, Bergerstrasse, is full of small boutiques, pleasant cafés, restaurants and cider houses. Every Wednesday and Saturday, this bustling district comes more alive with the Bornheimer Wochenmarkt. Stroll past stalls selling vegetables, flowers, souvenirs and taste the most tasty delicacies.

Shop at a mall in Frankfurt

Even if you go shopping in bad weather, Frankfurt is the place to be. Here you will find many large, indoor shopping centres with countless shops and restaurants. Frankfurt's most famous shopping centre is MyZeil, located on the popular shopping street of the same name, the Zeil. Here you can shop at jewellers, women's boutiques and numerous shoe shops. You will recognise the shopping centre by its huge glass façade, designed by Italian architect Massimilliano Fuksas.

Another great shopping mall in Frankfurt is Skyline Plaza, located on the edge of the city centre. Discover more than 170 shops, including major retail chains such as H&M and Zara. A special feature of the building is its huge green roof, where you can enjoy a drink on the terrace after shopping.

Still want to do some more shopping in Frankfurt? Then visit the Galeria shopping centre, which has no less than three branches in the city centre.

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Designer outlet in Frankfurt

Are you a true shopper and love shopping with high discounts? Then consider Wertheim Village Outlet. Located about 90 kilometres from Frankfurt, this is an open-air shopping centre with more than 110 shops from luxury brands such as Michael Kors, Swarovski and Calvin Klein. You can take the train from Frankfurt to reach this designer outlet.

Opening hours shops in Frankfurt

Shop opening hours in Frankfurt are roughly the same throughout the city. Both in the city centre and the suburbs, shops are open Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 19.00 hrs. They do not have a regular shopping evening in Frankfurt, but some shops and shopping centres choose to stay open until 21.00 hrs. The big department stores like MyZeil, Skyline Plaza and Galeria Frankfurt have opening hours from 10.00 to 20.00 or 21.00 hrs. Always double check with the shops for the most up-to-date opening hours.

Shopping Sunday in Frankfurt

Would you like to shop in Frankfurt on a Sunday? Then you will not be able to visit this German city, as a shopping Sunday in Frankfurt is not very common. If you visit Frankfurt in the holiday month of December, however, you can go shopping at its famous Christmas markets. In fact, they will be open seven days a week starting the end of November. Are you in Frankfurt on a Sunday and you cannot do any shopping? Then you certainly will not be bored. You could visit one of the many leading museums or have a meal at a delicious restaurant.

Take the train for a day of shopping in Frankfurt

Feel like shopping in Frankfurt, too? Travel comfortably and quickly by train and arrive in the heart of the city well-rested. This leaves you with extra energy for shopping in central Frankfurt. In 3.55 hours, ICE International will bring you to Frankfurt's nicest shopping areas. The earlier you book, the cheaper the train tickets.
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Shopping in Frankfurt

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