Düsseldorf travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Killepitsch
The local herbal liqueur, sold in small bottles; a bottle costs about EUR 12-20 (~$14-23).
Where: Altstadt delicatessens and Et Kabüffke, Flinger Straße 1
Löwensenf mustard
Düsseldorf's best-known mustard brand, sold in jars and gift sets for about EUR 3-10 (~$3.45-11.50).
Where: Altstadt souvenir shops and supermarkets
Altbier glasses and merchandise
Glasses and branded goods from the house breweries, about EUR 5-20 (~$5.75-23).
Where: Zum Uerige, Berger Straße 1; Brauerei im Füchschen, Ratinger Straße 28
Japanese groceries and tableware
Sauces, snacks and ceramics from the Japanese quarter, about EUR 3-30 (~$3.45-35).
Where: Shops along Immermannstraße, 40210 Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf Radschläger merchandise
Cartwheel-themed gifts, the city's emblem, from about EUR 5 (~$5.75).
Where: Altstadt souvenir shops and the Tourist-Information, Rheinstraße 3
Antiques and vintage
Small antiques and records at the Saturday market, about EUR 5-100 (~$5.75-115).
Where: Trödel- und Antikmarkt, Aachener Platz
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Carlsplatz Markt
The city's main food market, visited on the Visit Düsseldorf food tour.
Where: Carlstadt, south of the Altstadt
Hours: Mon-Sat, usually from about 08:00; confirm stall hours with the city
Trödel- und Antikmarkt Aachener Platz
One of Germany's oldest large flea markets, with up to about 600 dealers, an antiques tent and an open-air section.
Where: Bilk / Friedrichstadt
Hours: Saturdays from about 06:00 to afternoon; confirm
Radschlägermarkt
Traditional flea market with more than 40 years of history, now held monthly at the wholesale market.
Where: Golzheim, Großmarkt
Hours: Once a month; confirm dates before visiting
Düsseldorfer Weihnachtsmarkt (Marktplatz)
Christmas market at the town hall square with Glühwein, crafts and food stalls; free to enter.
Where: Altstadt, around the Jan-Wellem statue
Hours: 2026 listed as 19 November-30 December; Sun-Thu 11:00-20:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-21:00; 24 December 11:00-15:00 (confirm on visitduesseldorf.de)
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Königsallee (the Kö)
A tree-lined boulevard with a canal, lined with luxury labels, jewellers and department stores, plus the Kö-Bogen and Kö-Galerie.
Best for: Luxury fashion, jewellery and designer labels
Schadowstraße
One of Germany's busiest high-street shopping streets, running from Schadowplatz to Heinrich-Heine-Allee with chains, department stores and the Schadow-Arkaden.
Best for: High-street fashion and electronics
Altstadt (Flinger Straße and Bolkerstraße)
Pedestrian streets with fashion chains, bookshops, souvenir shops and Altbier houses.
Best for: Souvenirs and everyday shopping
Carlstadt and Bilker Straße
Boutiques, galleries and antique shops south of the Altstadt around Carlsplatz.
Best for: Independent fashion, antiques and delicatessen
Flingern (Ackerstraße)
East-side creative quarter with concept stores, vintage shops and cafes.
Best for: Vintage and local design
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Kö-Galerie
Upscale shopping gallery on the Königsallee with fashion and accessories.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM
Schadow-Arkaden
Mall with about 50 shops from fashion and beauty to interior design; phone +49 211 864920.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM
Düsseldorf Arcaden
Large mall in Bilk with supermarkets, fashion and a cinema.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-8PM
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Prices in shops are fixed; bargaining is not customary.
Flea markets such as Aachener Platz allow polite haggling, especially late in the morning.
Non-EU visitors can reclaim VAT (Tax Free Shopping) on purchases above the minimum amount shown at participating shops; ask for the form at the till.
Sale seasons run from late January and late July.
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Overview: German retail runs on fixed prices, receipts and strict opening hours.
Items:
- Custom
- Sunday closure
- Description
- Shops are closed on Sundays and public holidays; only shops at the Hauptbahnhof and petrol stations stay open.
- Custom
- Cash still matters
- Description
- Many small shops and Altstadt bars prefer cash or girocard; carry some euros.
- Custom
- Bring your own bag
- Description
- Carrier bags are charged at the till.