Sachsenhausen Area

Frankfurt

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Sachsenhausen Area

The Sachsenhausen area, south of the river Main, is a more charming shopping area that caters to younger people. The main street, Schweizerstraße, is full of delis, bookshops, trendy cafes and fashion stores. The general pace of things is also slower here than over on Zeil.

Shopping

There are fun shops in most areas of Frankfurt, but the most popular shopping area is in the centre of the city. The main pedestrian street Zeil offers two classic department stores, Kaufhof and Karstadt. This is also where you will find the MyZeil and the UpperZeil malls. If you are looking for Gucci, Escada, Versace and other luxury brands, your best bet is to head for Goethestraße, a more exclusive version of Zeil. In the Sachsenhausen area, south of the river Main, is a more charming shopping area that caters to younger people. Those who are looking for funkier shopping should go to the Bornheim area. Bergerstraße has exciting design, fashion and vintage shops.