Düsseldorf is a proud German city in its own right, but its economic reach and international importance have made it one of the best destinations if you're looking to shop. Shopping centres and major stores are common enough, but you'll also find smaller markets that let you feel like a local.
Shopping at the local markets is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local culture and understand what it feels like to be a part of this incredible city. Check out some of the best markets in Düsseldorf that will make you feel like a local.
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Dusseldorf Christmas Market
Don't miss the holiday market
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The Düsseldorf Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt Düsseldorf) is an annual market in which several vendors set up stalls offering toys, food, decorations and more. Simply walking through the market is enough to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as the scents of mulled wine and roasted almonds fill the air.
Throughout the market, you'll find several different themes among the vendors, allowing you to discover all sorts of items. It's held during the holiday season each year around the central Marktplatz square.
Ubicación: Jahnstraße 19, 40215 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Dusseldorf Fish Market (Fischmarkt Düsseldorf )
Explore a monthly market
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The Düsseldorf Fish Market (Fischmarkt Düsseldorf) is held once per month and offers fresh fish right along the banks of the Rhine. It's held every month except for the winter months, so you have the opportunity to visit 8 times throughout the year.
At this market, you'll find a variety of fish on offer from about 100 different vendors, but that's just the beginning. The market also features crafts, candy and several different international dishes from food trucks. You can taste it for yourself by the eastern banks just north of Altstadt.
Ubicación: Joseph-Beuys-Ufer 27, 40479 Düsseldorf, Germany
Horarios: Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm (closed Monday–Saturday)
Teléfono: +49 211 43633300
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Radschlägermarkt Düsseldorf
Peruse a popular flea market
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Radschlägermarkt Düsseldorf (Radschlägermarkt Düsseldorf aka Großmarkt Düsseldorf) is a flea market with a wide variety of stalls filled with just about everything you can imagine. It's set on the grounds of a wholesale flower market, but you'll find much more than flowers among the stalls here.
Antiques and vintage clothes are quite popular here, but you'll also find books and vinyl records. The food onsite is quite varied too, with German classics and Turkish specialities available, along with Asian noodles. It's located north of the city centre on the northern edge of Derendorf.
Ubicación: Düsseldorf, Germany
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Nador Market (Nador Markt)
Discover a local Halal market
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Nador Market (Nador Markt) is a Halal food market where you can explore a wide variety of treats that all offer freshness and quality. Among the options here, you can visit a butcher's shop, get some fish, find fresh fruit and veg and even stop by a bakery.
In addition to the variety of food items available, you'll also have expertise at your disposal, as vendors and workers are happy to offer recipe ideas or services like fish scaling and meat filleting. Experience it all for yourself southeast of the city centre in Düsseldorf-Friedrichstadt.
Ubicación: Linienstraße 7, 40227 Düsseldorf, Germany
Horarios: Monday–Friday from 7.30 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 7.30 am to 6 pm (closed on Sundays)
Teléfono: +49 211 1653781
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Düsseldorf-Pempelfort Farmers' Market
Stroll a charming farmers' market
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Düsseldorf-Pempelfort Farmers' Market (Rheinischer Bauernmarkt Düsseldorf-Pempelfort) is one of many farmers' markets in town featuring a variety of items produced by local farmers around the Rhine. Among the selection here, you'll find dairy and meat products and more from area vendors.
Saturdays tend to have more to offer in general, as you'll find most of the market's normal fare along with special flowers and plants, fruit spreads, potatoes and poultry to order. It's all available on the north side of Düsseldorf-Pempelfort, north of the city centre.
Ubicación: Kolpingplatz, Pfalzstraße, 40477 Düsseldorf, Germany
Horarios: Wedensday from 9 am to 1 pm, Saturday from 8.30 am to 1.30 pm (closed Sunday–Tuesday, Thursday–Friday)
Teléfono: +49 2156 492939
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Düsseldorf-Unterbilk Farmers' Market
Enjoy a seasonal farmers' market
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Düsseldorf-Unterbilk Farmer's Market (Rheinischer Bauernmarkt Düsseldorf-Unterbilk) has been a staple of the community for nearly 20 years and sells various fruit and veg along with meat and dairy. Sausages and game meat are available along with honey, pumpkins and pasta.
Several vendors only appear on certain days, with Friday being the most popular day of the week. On Fridays, you'll find vendors selling fresh and smoked fish, goose, duck and even lamb. Check it out for yourself a short distance south of the town centre in District 3.
Ubicación: Düsselstraße, 40219 Düsseldorf, Germany
Horarios: Tuesday from 8 am to 1 pm, Friday from 10 am to 6 pm (closed Wednesday–Thursday and Saturday–Monday)
Teléfono: +49 2152 3382
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Eller Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Eller)
Browse a big selection at one of the city's smaller markets
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Eller Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Eller) is a relatively small market with barely more than a dozen merchants, but they have plenty of food to choose from along with other items. The main draw here is the fresh fruit and veg being sold by the producers themselves, though you can also enjoy meat, including rarer types of meat, such as horse.
In addition to the food, this market boasts flowers, jewellery and even some leather products among its goods. Despite the small number of vendors, the diversity is quite profound, allowing you to find a variety of items in a singular location. It's all accessible in Eller, which is a few miles southeast of the city centre.
Ubicación: Gertrudispl., 40229 Düsseldorf, Germany
Horarios: Hours may vary
Teléfono: +49 1573 4515698
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Hermannsplatz Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Hermannplatz)
Find exotic and regional foods
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Hermannplatz Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Hermannplatz) is a local market with a satisfying combination of exotic fruits and regional organic food in a friendly atmosphere. No matter what kind of food you opt for at this market, you can count on quality freshness.
Fruit and veg are just the beginning of what visitors can enjoy at this market, as you can also find cheese, bread, meat and fish. Just keep in mind that the specifics of each vary depending on the season. Visit this market yourself just east of the city centre in District 2.
Ubicación: Hermannplatz, Lindenstraße 134, 40233 Düsseldorf, Germany
Horarios: Saturday from 7 am to 2 pm (closed Sunday–Friday)
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Gerresheimer Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Gerresheimer)
Experience Mediterranean specialities and more
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Gerresheimer Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Gerresheimer) is a relatively small weekly market with a select few haberdashery and jewellery items and a range of food items, including some unique Mediterranean specials. Only about 20 to 25 market stalls are set up during any given market session, so it's easy to explore everything local vendors have to sell.
Among the food items, visitors will discover meat, fish, fruit, veg and dairy, but a lot of the vendors focus on Mediterranean specialities that may be less common throughout the rest of Düsseldorf. Check it out in person in District 7, a few miles east of the city centre.
Ubicación: Neusser Tor 12-6, 40625 Düsseldorf, Germany
Horarios: Tuesday, Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm (closed Sunday–Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
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Benrath Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Benrath)
Grab a snack at a weekly market
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Benrath Weekly Market (Wochenmarkt Benrath) offers all the traditional food items you'd generally expect along with satisfying snacks for those who simply want something quick and easy. At the market on Saturday, fresh greens and meats are available along with cheese and other dairy products.
When it comes to snacks, this market is home to quite a few local favourites. Snack bars with currywurst are popular. Of course, you'll also be able to enjoy freshly brewed coffee. It's located a few miles southeast of the city centre in the Benrath district.
Ubicación: Benrather Marktpl., 40597 Düsseldorf, Germany
Horarios: Monday–Saturday from 7 am to 6 pm (closed on Sundays)
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