Interested in outlets such as Cologne's flea markets? During the summer months, flea rows are set up in different parts of the city, thus delighting collectors and lovers of original gizmos.
Kolner Stadt Flohmarkt Market
At this flea market (also called Trodel), which is located near the University of Cologne, you can buy glassware, dishes, well-preserved sets of antique porcelain, household appliances, candlesticks, teapots, decanters, armchairs, dressers, chandeliers, colored lamps 70- x years, forged products, old paintings, books, photographs and 100-year-old postcards, rare dolls, records, various buttons, musical instruments, clothing items, including fur coats, genuine leather bags, bicycles, beautiful vases, rollers. It is worth noting that by paying 38 euros for the stand, anyone who wants to sell their own things will be able to trade on this flea market.
Other retail outlets
Guests of Cologne should pay special attention to the various antiques fairs that take place in different parts of the city (it is advisable to check the schedule in advance):
- Rheinauhafen sells treasures of bygone times - antique porcelain, dolls, vintage handbags, jewelry, scarves, hair jewelry, glass, oil paintings and other valuables;
- collectors and lovers of unique designer “tricks” will be able to stock up on the Neumarkt with the necessary things (there is a large selection of items from the 50-70s);
- On Rudolfplatz you can find a lot of antiques and accessories - on certain days in the spring and summer, you can buy jewelry from the "good old days" here.
Those wishing to become the owners of something valuable should be advised to visit the auction house Van-Ham (address: Schonhauserstrasse 10-16) - it specializes in 20th century art (you can buy pieces of furniture, silver, photographs, works of Russian artists and a variety of antiques).
Shopping in Cologne
Those who are keen on shopping will find a string of shops and catering establishments on the main shopping streets of Cologne - Schildergasse (for clothes, jewelry and shoes you should go to Neumarkt Galerie), Breite Strasse (you can visit shoe, furniture and perfume boutiques here) and Hohe Strasse (you can find fashion boutiques and good perfumery and cosmetic stores).
Before leaving for home in Cologne, it is worth shopping for German cosmetics, Cologne cologne (Kolnisch-Wasser; Eau de Cologne), Solinger knives, tea, Jägermeister liqueur (infused with Alpine herbs; costs from 15 euros), nutcrackers, beer and beer mugs, Hummel porcelain figurines (their cost starts from 10 euros).
