The 7 Best Flea Markets And Thrift Stores In Dusseldorf

Dusseldorf’s flea markets and thrift stores—and there are several—are a favorite haunt for bargain-lovers. From bicycles to furniture, clothes to musical instruments, you never know what you might find in these eclectic jumbles of items. Walking away with one or more fabulous deals is not uncommon at all.

Trödelmarkt & Antikmarkt Aachener Platz

Market

Every Saturday, the open air section of this flea market finds merry crowds rummaging through clothes, bikes, trinkets, furniture, home décor items, and even flowers and food, and the makeshift tents promise an exciting range of antiques, jewelry, precious stones, and rare items. When hours of bargain-hunting triggers hunger pangs, visitors head straight to the adjoining Café Sperrmüll, which has a ready selection of wines, juices, cakes, coffee and more, often with the accompaniment of live music.

Messeparkplatz P1 Flea Market

Market

This flea market is not just a shopping ground, but also an incredible experience. A melting pot of cultures, the P1, sprawled across 645,000 square feet, finds more than 1,000 sellers jostling for space. Despite its size and volume, the market is immaculately clean and impressively organized. It is a favorite haunt for collectors as it is very common to stumble on rare, antique pieces here. From furniture to designer clothing, from jewelry to delicious food, there is something for everybody.

Trödelmarkt & Kindersachenmarkt Bürgerhaus

Market

This extremely popular flea market has been around for over 30 years. The Trödelmarkt & Kindersachenmarkt Bürgerhaus is a one-stop shop for everything kid-related. Furniture for kids’ rooms, strollers, toys, baby gear, clothes—this flea market has it all. All the products sold here are pre-loved. The Markt-Café offers a cozy spot to take a break from shopping over delicious snacks and drinks.

Le Freak & Chic

Most things at Le Freak & Chic are vintage, be it clothes or theater props, artwork, books, records or posters. People who enjoy vintage stuff can easily while away hours browsing the exciting collection at this thrift store. They also have a range of shoes, accessories, purses and furniture.

Oxfam

Visitors to the Oxfam shops can expect to find a huge range of clothes, household items, shoes, accessories, jewelry, books, records, DVDs, CDs, textiles and more. As the stock is ever-moving, each visit opens up the possibility of new deals and surprises. Oxfam accepts pre-loved items as donations, and the proceeds from the sale of these items are used for developmental work.

Oxfam, Friedrichstr. 25 40217 Dusseldorf, Germany, +49 211 16 820 473

Oxfam, Pempelfort Nordstr. 9, 40477 Dusseldorf, Germany, +49 211 1577 793

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Givebox

This unassuming wooden hut full of pre-loved items operates on the heart-warming concepts of community sharing and reduction of waste. People bring in stuff they don’t use any more and place them in the box. Books, shoes, clothes, unwanted gifts, and almost every other non-food item is welcome at the Givebox, provided they are in good condition. Anyone is welcome to look through the box and take home anything they like, for free. Any kind of monetary transaction is strictly forbidden at the Givebox.

Troc

Troc welcomes the public to drop off their unwanted stuff, provided they are in good condition. A wide range of items are accepted, including furniture, furnishings, toys, books, home décor items, clothes etc. These items are then displayed at the shop and online. Every time an item is sold, the owner of the product gets paid and Troc earns a commission. As it is a very popular choice for bargain-hunters, new products are constantly added and it is worth checking out frequently.