Frankfurt is famous for its trade fairs and international monetary agencies. However, the city is also a favourite spot for the shopping tourist. Frankfurt city has something for everyone. Among the most popular places to shop is the Fussgangerzone or the pedestrian street. Starting at the Hauptwache and going all the way to Frankfurt department stores, Karstadt and Kaufhof are bookstores for the shopper who wants to buy some souvenir books and enjoy the sights and sounds of Frankfurt. Along this area there are a variety of stores and boutiques for shoes and clothes. There are also a good number of fast-food restaurants to cater your culinary taste.
Enjoy bread from the bakeries along the Zeil. However, the zeil stretch soon becomes the Frebgasse. It’s a name for the shoveling alley. The avenue is filled with cafes and delicatessens. There are also a plenty of ice cream parlors to indulge your sweet tooth. Along the Goethestrabe you will find a group of elegant shops. Here you will get a number of world renowned Italian designers. Among the designers include Gucci, Versace and prada. There is also the famous cobblestone lined path which is home to Mont Blanc, Cartier and Tiffany.
Along the same area you will find Schillerstrasse which is home to less elegant but still classy clothing stores. Every Friday there is a market which is full of people wanting to get a quick lunch. The market is full of fresh vegetable and fruits. To get more classy boutiques and stores that stock hard to find items go to Berger Strabe,.the stores extend from Bornheim to Merianplatz or Bockenheim. You can find street markets along different places in the town. This street markets are filled with fresh flowers and produce. You can also find a few items on retail.
During Saturday morning the Mainfuer is turned into a huge flea market. A variety of used items such as clothes and books are usually on sale here. There is also an American style mall in Main-Taunus Centrum located in Sulbach. The only downside is that is not accessible easily. Its also has the same variety of shops found in Zeil.
For shoppers who enjoy hustle free shopping Nordwestzentrum is the place to be. It’s found almost 5 miles from the hub of the city. It’s semi-enclosed and has a large variety of shops and restaurant. The area has swimming pool and very popular recreational centre. Shopping stores all remain closed on Sundays. However, the Frankfurt airport shopping stores even remains open on Sunday too.