Company Story
1972 - Fielmann is founded by Günther Fielmann in Cuxhaven, Germany.
1984 - Fielmann opens its first store in Hamburg, Germany.
1990 - Fielmann begins its international expansion, opening stores in Austria and Denmark.
1996 - Fielmann goes public with an initial public offering (IPO) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
2003 - Fielmann acquires the Swedish optics chain, Synsam.
2008 - Fielmann celebrates its 35th anniversary and operates over 700 stores across Europe.
2011 - Fielmann launches its online shop, offering customers the ability to purchase glasses and contact lenses online.
2015 - Fielmann celebrates its 40th anniversary and operates over 800 stores across Europe.
2019 - Fielmann launches its digital eye exam, allowing customers to take an online eye exam from the comfort of their own homes.