Located right near the center of the city, Carlplatz is one of the most prominent streets in the area. It is lined on one side by the Benrather Street, which is another famous stretch. In the area surrounding this street lie attractions like the Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater, and several restaurant and eateries, thus making Carlplatz a must on your list of places to visit in the city. The street is also where the weekly Farmer's Market takes place.
When it was built in 1804, the 'Kö', as it is affectionately known to locals, was situated in a slightly run-down area on the edge of the city. As Dusseldorf grew, Königsallee became more central and things really took off after a face-lift at the start of the 20th Century. An underground station was opened, the pavements were widened and the street lamps, kiosks and telephone boxes were restored. Nowadays the boulevard is Dusseldorf's number one shopping street and has enhanced the city's reputation as being one of Europe's major fashion centers.
Schadowstraße is the main shopping street in Dusseldorf, making it one of the most visited streets in the city. Lined with a number of high-end as well as local stores selling everything under the sun, as well as a number of restaurants, bars and other establishments, this place is good for some elaborate shopping and experiencing the local culture. The street also consists of several modern malls and shopping centers, as well as other historical landmarks.
Ackerstraße is the creative hub of the city of Dusseldorf, and this creativity is reflected in the various shops and establishments lining this eclectic street. With attractive and artsy store displays that draw one in, one can find everything from accessory and home decor stores, to art galleries, specialized boutiques, gourmet restaurants and cupcake stores along the street. Items from this area make for quirky mementos, as compared to the touristy knick knacks available at Schadowstraße.
Originally a typical, inner-city, working-class district, Bilk has now developed into one of the liveliest and most atmospheric parts of town. Most of the turn-of-the-century workers' flats have been renovated and occupied by students and artists, while the factories and workshops have been converted into shops, boutiques and trendy bars. Visitors should take a stroll through the pretty streets, have a coffee in one of the cafés and soak up the atmosphere.