Thrift stores in Cologne
If you like the hunt, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia is worth a wander: 142 second-hand and charity shops are mapped here. 61 of them are charity shops and 81 are independent second-hand stores, so Cologne gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Cologne (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Cash & Raus Filiale Pempelfort - Stockkampstraße 55 and Rotkreuz-Shop, plus Ökumenische Initiative Möbel und Mehr — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Cologne's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Cologne thrift lineup
142 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Cash & Raus Filiale Pempelfort - Stockkampstraße 55
Charity shop
Cash & Raus Filiale Pempelfort - Stockkampstraße 55 is a charity shop on 55 Stockkampstraße, Düsseldorf. Cash & Raus Filiale Pempelfort - Stockkampstraße 55 also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Su off; it has a website with more detail.
55 Stockkampstraße, Düsseldorf, 40477
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Su off
Rotkreuz-Shop
Charity shop
Rotkreuz-Shop is a charity shop. Rotkreuz-Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu,Th-Sa 10:00-19:00; We 09:00-19:00.
Hours: Mo,Tu,Th-Sa 10:00-19:00; We 09:00-19:00
Ökumenische Initiative Möbel und Mehr
Charity shopRun by Ökumenische Initiative e.V.
Run by Ökumenische Initiative e.V., Ökumenische Initiative Möbel und Mehr is a charity shop, found on 6 Wupperstraße in Wipperfürth. Also worth knowing about Ökumenische Initiative Möbel und Mehr: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa[1] 10:00-13:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6 Wupperstraße, Wipperfürth, 51688
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa[1] 10:00-13:00
Phone: +49 2267 2822
Riegel
Second-hand store
Riegel is an independent second-hand store on 26-28 Klufterstraße, Bonn.
26-28 Klufterstraße, Bonn, 53175
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam — a charity shop on 15 Friesenplatz. Also worth knowing about Oxfam: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; Su,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
15 Friesenplatz
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; Su,PH off
Phone: +49 221 27098813
Two Face Thrifting
Second-hand store
Two Face Thrifting is an independent second-hand store.
Caritas-Kaufhaus Neuss
Charity shopRun by Caritasverband Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V.
Run by Caritasverband Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V., Caritas-Kaufhaus Neuss is a charity shop, found on 6 Schulstraße in Neuss. Also worth knowing about Caritas-Kaufhaus Neuss: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-13:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6 Schulstraße, Neuss, 41460
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:30-13:00
Phone: +49 2131 275435
Leben-findet-Stadt-Halle
Second-hand store
Leben-findet-Stadt-Halle — an independent second-hand store, found on 2 Uedesheimer Straße in Düsseldorf. Also worth knowing about Leben-findet-Stadt-Halle: it has a website with more detail.
2 Uedesheimer Straße, Düsseldorf, 40221
Second Hand Kaufhaus
Second-hand store
Second Hand Kaufhaus is an independent second-hand store on 225-227 Siemensstraße, Bonn. Second Hand Kaufhaus also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-15:00; it has a website with more detail.
225-227 Siemensstraße, Bonn, 53121
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-15:00
Flohmarkthalle Köln
Second-hand storeRun by Günter Habetz
Flohmarkthalle Köln is an independent second-hand store run by Günter Habetz on 100 Mauritiussteinweg, Köln. Flohmarkthalle Köln also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 13:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
100 Mauritiussteinweg, Köln, 50676
Hours: Tu-Sa 13:00-18:00
Phone: +49 221 2790690
Ancora
Second-hand store
Ancora is an independent second-hand store. Ancora also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:30-14:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:30-14:00
Schatzinsel
Second-hand storeRun by SKM-Aufbruch gGmbH
Schatzinsel is an independent second-hand store run by SKM-Aufbruch gGmbH on 19 Alte Bahnhofstraße, Bonn. Schatzinsel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
19 Alte Bahnhofstraße, Bonn, 53177
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,PH off
Phone: +49 228 18032457
UNICEF-Shop
Charity shop
UNICEF-Shop — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about UNICEF-Shop: it has a website with more detail.
Eine Weltladen
Charity shopRun by Ökumenische Initiative für Eine Welt e.V.
Run by Ökumenische Initiative für Eine Welt e.V., Eine Weltladen is a charity shop, found on 32 Kreuzstraße in Erkrath. Also worth knowing about Eine Weltladen: the map lists its hours as Tu, Th, Sa 10:00-13:00; Th 15:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
32 Kreuzstraße, Erkrath, 40699
Hours: Tu, Th, Sa 10:00-13:00; Th 15:30-18:00
Phone: +49 211 42399947
Emma
Second-hand store
Emma is an independent second-hand store on 50a Neuer Markt, Haan. Emma also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 10:00-13:00,15:00-18:00; We,Sa 10:00-13:00; PH off; it has a website with more detail.
50a Neuer Markt, Haan, 42781
Hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 10:00-13:00,15:00-18:00; We,Sa 10:00-13:00; PH off
Kaufhaus Remscheid
Charity shopRun by Arbeit Remscheid gGmbh
Kaufhaus Remscheid is a charity shop run by Arbeit Remscheid gGmbh on 17 Markt, Remscheid. Kaufhaus Remscheid also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
17 Markt, Remscheid, 42853
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +49 2191 58959-0
Familienflohmarkt - Koeln
Second-hand store
Familienflohmarkt - Koeln — an independent second-hand store, found on 22 Lachemer Weg in Köln. Also worth knowing about Familienflohmarkt - Koeln: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
22 Lachemer Weg, Köln, 50737
Phone: +49 221 974544213
CDU Kleiderkammer
Second-hand store
CDU Kleiderkammer — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about CDU Kleiderkammer: the map lists its hours as Tu,Th 15:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-12:00.
Hours: Tu,Th 15:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-12:00
Oxfam
Charity shopRun by Oxfam
Run by Oxfam, Oxfam is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Oxfam: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; Su,PH off.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; Su,PH off
Die Eule
Second-hand store
Die Eule is an independent second-hand store on 2 Kölner Straße, Remscheid. Die Eule also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-12:30.
2 Kölner Straße, Remscheid, 42897
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-12:30
Kleiderladen Kinderschutzbund
Second-hand storeRun by Mo-Fr 09:30-12:00
Kleiderladen Kinderschutzbund is an independent second-hand store run by Mo-Fr 09:30-12:00 on 12 Schwelmer Straße, Remscheid. Kleiderladen Kinderschutzbund also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-12:00, Mo,Th 15:00-18:00.
12 Schwelmer Straße, Remscheid, 42897
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-12:00, Mo,Th 15:00-18:00
Eineweltladen
Charity shopRun by Initiatve Eine Welt e.V.
Run by Initiatve Eine Welt e.V., Eineweltladen is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Eineweltladen: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-13:00, Fr 15:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
51375
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-13:00, Fr 15:00-18:00
Spenden & Sparen
Second-hand store
Spenden & Sparen — an independent second-hand store, found on 154 Kölnstraße in Bonn. Also worth knowing about Spenden & Sparen: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa 10:00-15:00.
154 Kölnstraße, Bonn, 53111
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam — a charity shop, found on 9 Nordstraße in Düsseldorf. Also worth knowing about Oxfam: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; it has a website with more detail.
9 Nordstraße, Düsseldorf, 40477
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Schatztruhe
Second-hand store
Schatztruhe — an independent second-hand store.
Nachbarschaftshilfe e.V.
Second-hand store
Nachbarschaftshilfe e.V. is an independent second-hand store. Nachbarschaftshilfe e.V. also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,Mo,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,Mo,PH off
Phone: +49 2241 8816291
Umsonstladen Düsseldorf
Second-hand storeRun by Niemandsland e.V.
Run by Niemandsland e.V., Umsonstladen Düsseldorf is an independent second-hand store, found on 23 Heerstraße in Düsseldorf. Also worth knowing about Umsonstladen Düsseldorf: the map lists its hours as Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa 14:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
23 Heerstraße, Düsseldorf, 40227
Hours: Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa 14:00-17:00
mimapi Altertümchen
Second-hand store
mimapi Altertümchen is an independent second-hand store. mimapi Altertümchen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 15:00-18:00.
50678
Hours: Mo-Sa 15:00-18:00
Diakonie
Charity shopRun by Diakonie
Diakonie is a charity shop run by Diakonie. Diakonie also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,Fr 09:30-11:30.
Hours: Tu,Fr 09:30-11:30
Die Heilsarmee Korps Köln-Süd
Charity shopRun by Heilsarmee
Run by Heilsarmee, Die Heilsarmee Korps Köln-Süd is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Die Heilsarmee Korps Köln-Süd: the map lists its hours as Tu 09:30-11:00; Mo-Fr 14:00-17:00.
Hours: Tu 09:30-11:00; Mo-Fr 14:00-17:00
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam is a charity shop. Oxfam also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-14:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-14:00
Kleiderstube Hängematte
Charity shop
Kleiderstube Hängematte is a charity shop on 21-23 Königstraße, Bornheim. Kleiderstube Hängematte also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We 10:30-12:30.
21-23 Königstraße, Bornheim, 53332
Hours: We 10:30-12:30
Edel Clothes & More
Second-hand store
Edel Clothes & More is an independent second-hand store.
Fairstore
Second-hand storeRun by Diakonie Michaelshoven
Run by Diakonie Michaelshoven, Fairstore is an independent second-hand store, found on 57 Severinstraße in Köln. Also worth knowing about Fairstore: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
57 Severinstraße, Köln, 50678
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Caritas Kinderkram Babykleiderstube
Charity shopRun by Caritasverband für das Kreisdekanat Euskirchen e.V.
Run by Caritasverband für das Kreisdekanat Euskirchen e.V., Caritas Kinderkram Babykleiderstube is a charity shop, found on 48 Wilhelmstraße in Euskirchen. Also worth knowing about Caritas Kinderkram Babykleiderstube: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-12:30; We,Th 15:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
48 Wilhelmstraße, Euskirchen, 53879
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:30; We,Th 15:00-17:30
Phone: +49 2251 70001971
Caritas Kleiderkammer für Geflüchtete
Charity shopRun by Caritasverband für das Kreisdekanat Euskirchen e.V.
Run by Caritasverband für das Kreisdekanat Euskirchen e.V., Caritas Kleiderkammer für Geflüchtete is a charity shop, found on 12 Mittelstraße in Euskirchen. Also worth knowing about Caritas Kleiderkammer für Geflüchtete: the map lists its hours as Mo,We,Fr 09:00-13:00; Tu,Th 13:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
12 Mittelstraße, Euskirchen, 53879
Hours: Mo,We,Fr 09:00-13:00; Tu,Th 13:00-16:00
Phone: +49 2251 9419165
fairhaus
Second-hand storeRun by Diakonie
fairhaus is an independent second-hand store run by Diakonie. fairhaus also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00
Phone: +49 211 2103703
Sonja's Gebrauchtwarenmarkt
Second-hand store
Sonja's Gebrauchtwarenmarkt is an independent second-hand store on 5 Gerichtsstraße, Leverkusen. Sonja's Gebrauchtwarenmarkt also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
5 Gerichtsstraße, Leverkusen, 51379
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:30
Phone: +49 2171 2014
Cash & Raus
Second-hand storeRun by SKM gemeinnützige Betriebsträger- und Dienstleistungs- GmbH Düsseldorf
Cash & Raus is an independent second-hand store run by SKM gemeinnützige Betriebsträger- und Dienstleistungs- GmbH Düsseldorf on 28 Herzogstraße, Düsseldorf. Cash & Raus also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
28 Herzogstraße, Düsseldorf, 40217
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su,PH off
Phone: +49 211 3367734
DRK Sozialer Kleiderladen
Charity shopRun by Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Euskirchen
DRK Sozialer Kleiderladen is a charity shop run by Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Euskirchen on 41a Münstereifeler Straße, Euskirchen. DRK Sozialer Kleiderladen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 08:00-11:30; Tu 08:00-16:00; We 08:00-11:30; Th 08:00-16:00; Fr off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
41a Münstereifeler Straße, Euskirchen, 53879
Hours: Mo 08:00-11:30; Tu 08:00-16:00; We 08:00-11:30; Th 08:00-16:00; Fr off
Phone: +49 2251 625485
2ndish The Circularity Club
Second-hand store
2ndish The Circularity Club — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about 2ndish The Circularity Club: it has a website with more detail.
Caritas-Kaufhaus Grevenbroich
Charity shopRun by Caritasverband Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V.
Caritas-Kaufhaus Grevenbroich is a charity shop run by Caritasverband Rhein-Kreis Neuss e.V. on 54 Bergheimer Straße, Grevenbroich. Caritas-Kaufhaus Grevenbroich also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
54 Bergheimer Straße, Grevenbroich, 41515
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; PH off
Phone: +49 2181 2152795
Möbellager
Charity shopRun by Bildung³ gGmbH
Möbellager is a charity shop run by Bildung³ gGmbH. Möbellager also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 08:30-14:00; We 08:30-15:00.
Hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 08:30-14:00; We 08:30-15:00
jacke wie hose
Second-hand store
jacke wie hose — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about jacke wie hose: the map lists its hours as Th,Fr 11:00-18:30; Sa 11:00-16:00.
Hours: Th,Fr 11:00-18:30; Sa 11:00-16:00
fairstore
Charity shopRun by Diakonie Michaelshoven
Run by Diakonie Michaelshoven, fairstore is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about fairstore: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Studio 28
Second-hand storeRun by Gazi Gökcek
Run by Gazi Gökcek, Studio 28 is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Studio 28: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-07:00, Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-07:00, Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +49 212 200344
Caritas-Kleiderladen „Stoffwechsel 33“
Charity shopRun by Caritasverband für das Kreisdekanat Euskirchen e.V.
Run by Caritasverband für das Kreisdekanat Euskirchen e.V., Caritas-Kleiderladen „Stoffwechsel 33“ is a charity shop, found on 33 Kapellenstraße in Euskirchen. Also worth knowing about Caritas-Kleiderladen „Stoffwechsel 33“: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 09:30-16:30; Fr 09:30-14:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
33 Kapellenstraße, Euskirchen, 53879
Hours: Mo-Th 09:30-16:30; Fr 09:30-14:30
Phone: +49 2251 605085
Caritas Sozialer Möbelladen „Möbelkino“
Charity shopRun by Caritasverband für das Kreisdekanat Euskirchen e.V.
Caritas Sozialer Möbelladen „Möbelkino“ is a charity shop run by Caritasverband für das Kreisdekanat Euskirchen e.V. on 57 Hochstraße, Euskirchen. Caritas Sozialer Möbelladen „Möbelkino“ also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 08:00-12:30,13:30-16:15; Fr 08:00-12:30,13:30-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
57 Hochstraße, Euskirchen, 53879
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-12:30,13:30-16:15; Fr 08:00-12:30,13:30-15:00
Phone: +49 2251 7742642
Kleiderbörse
Charity shopRun by Gemeinde Merzencih
Kleiderbörse is a charity shop run by Gemeinde Merzencih on 10 Lindenstraße, Merzenich. Kleiderbörse also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,Th 10:00-16:00.
10 Lindenstraße, Merzenich, 52399
Hours: Tu,Th 10:00-16:00
Fairstore
Charity shop
Fairstore — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Fairstore: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Caritas Möbelladen II
Charity shopRun by Caritasverband für das Kreisdekanat Euskirchen e.V.
Run by Caritasverband für das Kreisdekanat Euskirchen e.V., Caritas Möbelladen II is a charity shop, found on 4 Alte Gerberstraße in Euskirchen. Also worth knowing about Caritas Möbelladen II: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 08:00-12:30,13:30-16:15; Fr 08:00-12:30,13:30-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Alte Gerberstraße, Euskirchen, 53879
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-12:30,13:30-16:15; Fr 08:00-12:30,13:30-15:00
Phone: +49 2251 7742642
Cash & Raus Filiale – Kaiserswerther Straße 33
Charity shop
Cash & Raus Filiale – Kaiserswerther Straße 33 — a charity shop, found on 33 Kaiserswerther Straße in Düsseldorf. Also worth knowing about Cash & Raus Filiale – Kaiserswerther Straße 33: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su off; it has a website with more detail.
33 Kaiserswerther Straße, Düsseldorf, 40477
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su off
Emmaus Gemeinschaft Köln e.V. Möbelhalle
Charity shop
Emmaus Gemeinschaft Köln e.V. Möbelhalle — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Emmaus Gemeinschaft Köln e.V. Möbelhalle: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-12:45, 15:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su, PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
50735
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:45, 15:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su, PH off
Phone: +49 221 9711731
Vielfalt III - DRK-Second-Hand-Laden
Second-hand storeRun by Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
Vielfalt III - DRK-Second-Hand-Laden is an independent second-hand store run by Deutsches Rotes Kreuz on 12 Nußbaumer Straße, Bergisch Gladbach. Vielfalt III - DRK-Second-Hand-Laden also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00.
12 Nußbaumer Straße, Bergisch Gladbach, 51469
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00
Entlarvt
Second-hand store
Entlarvt — an independent second-hand store, found on 6 Zülpicher Straße in Köln. Also worth knowing about Entlarvt: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6 Zülpicher Straße, Köln, 50674
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-18:00
Phone: +49 221 2406810
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam is a charity shop. Oxfam also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Phone: +49 211 16820473
Besentanz zu Bonn
Second-hand store
Besentanz zu Bonn is an independent second-hand store. Besentanz zu Bonn also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Fr-Sa 11:00-18:00.
Hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-18:00
Kleiderladen
Second-hand storeRun by Kinderschutzbund Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis e. V.
Kleiderladen is an independent second-hand store run by Kinderschutzbund Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis e. V. on Steinhofplatz, Overath. Kleiderladen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Th 10:00-12:00, 15:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Steinhofplatz, Overath, 51491
Hours: Tu-Th 10:00-12:00, 15:00-17:00
Jackie & Grace
Second-hand store
Jackie & Grace is an independent second-hand store on 446 Aachener Straße, Köln. Jackie & Grace also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu 10:00-14:00; We-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00 || "und nach Absprache"; it has a website with more detail.
446 Aachener Straße, Köln, 50933
Hours: Tu 10:00-14:00; We-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00 || "und nach Absprache"
Eine Welt Laden
Second-hand store
Eine Welt Laden — an independent second-hand store, found on 14 Hauptstraße in Frechen. Also worth knowing about Eine Welt Laden: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00, Mo-Fr 17:00-18:30; Sa 11:00-13:00; it has a website with more detail.
14 Hauptstraße, Frechen, 50226
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00, Mo-Fr 17:00-18:30; Sa 11:00-13:00
What the map tells us about thrifting in Cologne
108 of the 142 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Cologne — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Cologne; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
72 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
The Cologne thrift circuit
Making a day of it in Cologne? Work this order: Cash & Raus Filiale Pempelfort - Stockkampstraße 55 on 55 Stockkampstraße, Rotkreuz-Shop, Ökumenische Initiative Möbel und Mehr on 6 Wupperstraße, Riegel on 26-28 Klufterstraße, Oxfam on 15 Friesenplatz, Two Face Thrifting, Caritas-Kaufhaus Neuss on 6 Schulstraße, and Leben-findet-Stadt-Halle on 2 Uedesheimer Straße. That's 142 stops, and if you hit them in sequence you won't backtrack. 134 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Cologne
Regulars learn these fast; visitors to Cologne can skip the learning curve:
- Visit at opening time at Cash & Raus Filiale Pempelfort - Stockkampstraße 55. Serious pickers arrive at opening. You don't have to be one of them, but the first hour has the best pick of the day's restock.
- Check the furniture first at Rotkreuz-Shop. Solid wood furniture is the thrift store's greatest bargain — it was built to last and priced to move. Measure your space before you go.
- Shop the wrong season on purpose. Coats are cheapest in spring, fans in autumn. Off-season racks are picked over less and priced to move.
- Learn your fabrics. A quick touch tells wool from acrylic, leather from pleather. Natural fibres at thrift prices are the whole game.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Cologne — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Cologne can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 142, or a shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
Prices at Cologne's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Cologne included.
Thrift store listings for Cologne: 142 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.