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Shopping in Frankfurt
The central path in the Zeil in Frankfurt
One thing’s for sure in Frankfurt, the Frankfurters know how to dress and where to get their clothes. The Frankfurt folks have designated a central location to the shopping god, the Zeil, also dubbed “The Golden Mile.”
Shopping in the Zeil Frankfurt
The Zeil, a pedestrian only zone, is located Hauptwache to the west and Konstablerwache to the east. This mega, outdoor shopping center will please even the most ardent shopper with its department stores, top retail stores (heard of H & M) and alternative botique stores. In the center of the Zeil shopping stretch is The Zeil Galerie, a megalith of a department store with over 50 stores covering eight levels. It’s ten stories high and plastered with mirrors on its exterior, giving it a sleek look.
Zeil Gallerie in Frankfurt
ZEIL GALLERIE
At the top of the Zeil Gallerie, you’ll find a restaurant on a terrace which offers a grand panoramic view of Frankfurt.
Location: Frankfurt Zeil street, Starts at the Hauptwache metro station. The Zeilgalerie itself is located at Zeil 112-114, Frankfurt 60313.
Cost: Depends on your wallet or mood
Accessibility: Zeil shopping is one of the most wheelchair friendly activities in Frankfurt. Zeil Gallerie has elevators and no obstacles at the entrance or in the rooftop restaurant.
Getting There: Wheel, walk, metro