Düsseldorf

Famous for its trade fairs and fashion scene, Düsseldorf has a lot to offer to retailers. Its population of 642,3001 has increased by almost 29,000 since 2013. The city also draws customers from its immediate catchment area, with a total regional purchasing power of approx. 17,200 million euros. At the heart of the city centre is the second most frequented luxury mile in Germany: Königsallee , with 5,441 passers-by per hour. The Kö-Bogen, built in 2013, extends Königsallee (Kö) at the northern end and links up with Schadowstraße, which attracts 6,444 passers-by per hour. Schadowstraße will become virtually car-free, with planting, during 2020. In the old town centre, trendy Flinger Straße with 6,920 passers-by per hour is the 11th most frequented shopping street in Germany. 

Düsseldorf – Route 1: Consumerism vs. Luxury

Schadowstraße – Königsallee

Schadowstraße, with a length of 1.3 km, is currently being transformed into a green pedestrian zone with recreation areas. There have been several changes of tenants. Urban Outfitters, JD Sports and Decathlon, among others, have opened new outlets. Near Breuninger and the Kö-Bogen a new shopping area, Ingenhoven-Tal, is under development and will significantly change the city’s appearance It is adjoined by the luxury-shopping street Königsallee, the northern end of which features mainly high-end brands.

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Düsseldorf – Route 2: Trend & Style

Flinger Straße – Mittelstraße – Carlsplatz – Hohe Straße – Grabenstraße – Königsallee

Flinger Straße in Düsseldorf’s historic city centre, only 300 m long, is a hotspot for fashion brands. Recently arrived tenants include the H&M label Monki and Hema. The Immobilien-Zeitung reports that Aldi Süd will be returning to its former branch, which had cult status. Between the galleries and ateliers of the neighbouring Carlstadt district, small specialist boutiques offer tantalising shopping opportunities. This route takes you through upmarket Grabenstraße back to Königsallee’s luxury mile, the west side of which is enlivened by Abercrombie & Fitch and Nespresso.

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Düsseldorf: Hotspots beyond the routes

There are many interesting stores beyond the routes. Take your chance to discover these retail spots.

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Cologne – Route 1: City Hotspots

Hohe Straße – Schildergasse – Zeppelinstraße – Richmodstraße – Breite Straße

Since Cologne’s major shopping streets flow into one another, you can start your visit to the city’s retail hotspots from the cathedral, but also from Appellhofplatz or Heumarkt. With its large chain and department stores, Schildergasse is considered the street of flagship stores, while new tenants like Apple, Saturn, Uniqlo and Maisons du Monde entice shoppers to Hohe Straße, home to many chains catering to teens and young adults. Rewe Richrath and the Quincy shopping center bring shopping traffic to Breite Straße.

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Cologne: Route 2 – The hip disctrict

Ehrenstraße is a street with a hip scene. Off the beaten track, it offers concept stores and small boutiques selling mainly fashion and interior decoration. Arket, the premium brand of Swedish textile giant H&M, has repositioned itself. In immediate proximityto it is Mittelstraße, typified by its haute couture stores, Breite Straße with its broad consumer appeal, and Apostelnstraße with its local atmosphere.

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Cologne: Hotspots beyond the routes

There are many interesting stores beyond the routes. Take your chance to discover them.

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