Shopping Malls in Düsseldorf
Shiny shopping malls and arcades of many styles are installed into existing architecture in the centre of Düsseldorf. They weave through to neighbouring streets. Most offer the latest and quaintest in fashion, caffeine top ups great food, international brands and perfect places to purchase for oneself or gifts.
Malls include Sevens, Kö Galerie, Kö Center, Kö Bogen, Schadow Arkaden and Stilwerk. Shops in the mall prior to security at Düsseldorf airport also includes the best place to buy food on a Sunday.
A fairly large, light and open shopping mall has been erected alongside the purpose built swimming pool and community centre in Bilk. Düsseldorf Arcaden shopping mall is open and spacious. Fortunately, fears of devastation of the inner city commercial environment have been proven to be mostly unfounded.
Consumers can find a large variety of international brands interspersed with local and national names. Expats yearning for a typical sprawling commercial centre can find one of Europe’s largest in Oberhausen.
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STILWERK
Stilwerk is a bright, light and inviting shopping mall dedicated to the fascinating world of design for the home. Located just off the Königsallee in Düsseldorf, premium brands are gathered together in close proximity to enable direct interaction and purchase of desirable items.
Interestingly, the location was home to a swimming pool. Shortly before being demolished, artists were invited to present their works in the abandoned pool. Today, regular events held in the mall form an homage to those unique circumstances for such a traditional city.
SEVENS
Sevens mall is a more recent addition to the indoor retail landscape of the Königsallee. Its modern ambience conveniently houses electronics, white goods and home electrical goods on its upper floors. Stores on lower levels present fashion items, accessories and lifestyle products.
An extensive basement food court offers a good incentive to visit the recently modernised and visually improved shopping mall. Restaurants offer a selection of diverse cuisines that include Asian, Available to eat in or take away.
SCHADOW ARKADEN
As the development of the city centre of Düsseldorf progressed, the Schadow Arkaden played a key role during the mid 1990s. Shoppers in the more down to earth consumer world of the department stores and shops on Schadowstrasse became more connected with the upscale Königsallee and the old town, Altstadt.
Some sixty stores include global clothing brands, items for the home and a food court that includes traditional favourites as well as unique places to partake of a quick espresso.
KÖ GALERIE
KÖ CENTER
KÖ BOGEN
Located next to the royal park & canal of the river Düssel, the spectacular Kö Bogen in Düsseldorf is an architectural city centre highlight. The project was hotly debated yet the reward so magnificent. Replacing a flyover while opening the renowned Königsallee to calm nature have brought unparalleled harmony and quality of life to its surroundings.
Although stores with exits leading only outdoors may fail the criteria for a mall, beautiful fashion sits comfortably alongside technology here as well as enjoyable, tranquil terraces.
Beaches in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf may not be on the top of the list for seaside destinations. To the surprise of newly arrived expats, the Rhine does, however, offer numerous beaches on both banks with fine sand for walking, playing, relaxing and picnicking. On warm and sunny summer days especially, people flock to enjoy the river.