9 Best Places to Shop in Frankfurt, Germany

Find upscale designer day wear, evening wear, jeans, handbags, and other accessories for men, women, and kids, ranging from classic to trendy, at three adjoining Pfüller shops. Everything is displayed elegantly, and personal service is impeccable in this three-story shopping destination. Pfüller has separated its equally upscale children's collection to a separate multifloor store directly across the street, called Pfüller Kids.

The pastry shop at Café Laumer has local delicacies such as Bethmännchen und Brenten (marzipan cookies) and Frankfurter Kranz (a kind of creamy cake). It's open daily.

Sachsenhausen's weekend flea market is on Saturday from 9 to 2 on the riverbank between Dürerstrasse and the Eiserner Steg. Purveyors of the cheap have taken over, and there's lots of discussion as to whether it is a good use for the elegant, museum-lined riverbank. Shopping success or no, the market can be fun for browsing.  Get there early for the bargains, as the better-quality stuff gets snapped up quickly.

One of Germany's largest and most popular department stores chains, the Galeria carries clothing, jewelry, sports equipment, cosmetics, toys, household furnishings and more. The Frankfurt branch has a food hall on the lower floor; the restaurant on the top floor has great city views.

The large and airy Kleinmarkthalle is a treasure trove of local vendors selling spices, herbs, teas, exotic fruits, cut flowers, meats, live fish flown in from the Atlantic, and more varieties of Wurst and cheese than you can count. Plus, it offers all kinds of snacks and beverages in case you need a break while shopping.

At this huge branch of the clothing chain, men and women can find what they need for the office, gym, and nightclub. Prices range from easily affordable to sky-high for top designer labels. There's also a branch at the Skyline Plaza shopping mall near the Messe.

The Schillerpassage shopping area is lined with men's and women's fashion boutiques. There's also a large underground garage.

This multilevel shopping mall connected to the Messe (convention center) contains more than 170 shops, including clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories, and the biggest food court in Frankfurt. Unfortunately, it feels like an American mall, with all its familiar international fast food and fashion chains dominating the German brands. Head to the roof garden for a picture-postcard view of the skyline year-round, and for outdoor dining in season.

Weinhandlung Dr. Teufel has been renamed Weinteufel (wine devil), and continues to be known for its wide selection of regional wines, many priced under €10, plus rare vintages costing three figures or more. There are also chocolate and cigars, a complete line of glasses, carafes, corkscrews, and other accessories, and books on all aspects of viticulture. The store also has a location in the Westend.