Shopping Sundays: Top events on June 29th all over Germany!

Shopping Sundays: Top events on June 29th all over Germany!

Next Sunday, June 29, 2025, the motto in many German cities will be: “Shop for a good cause!” Across the entire federal state, this shopping Sunday will offer numerous opportunities to go shopping at various events in a relaxed atmosphere. The shops are usually open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., so visitors can really stroll through the shops and enjoy the latest offers. The variety of events ranges from city festivals to markets and special events that enliven local retail.

As ruhr24.de reports, many cities in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, but also in North Rhine-Westphalia and other federal states are involved from the game. A highlight will be the city festival in Mannheim, which has the motto “The music plays in Mannheim” and “Fashion squared”. Here, visitors can not only shop, but also look forward to live music and numerous other attractions. With special anniversaries, such as the 50th anniversary of the Planken pedestrian zone and 125 years of the electric tram, Mannheim also has some historical reasons to celebrate.

Events in the federal states

In fact, Sunday shopping is making the rounds in many cities. The program for Baden-Württemberg includes the 7th classic car meeting in Geislingen an der Steige and the Hardheim Summer Festival in Hardheim. Exciting events such as the historical city spectacle in Kronach and the Peter and Paul market in Waging am See also await shoppers in Bavaria. Anyone in Bremen can enjoy the summer in Gröpelingen and Habenhausen.

• Baden-Württemberg:
  • Geislingen an der Steige: 7. Oldtimertreffen
  • Hardheim: Hardheimer Sommerfest
  • Mannheim: „In Mannheim spielt die Musik“
• Bayern:
  • Kronach: Historisches Stadtspektakel
  • Tirschenreuth: Peter-und-Paul-Markt
• Bremen:
  • Bremen-Gröpelingen: Gröpelinger Sommer
• Nordrhein-Westfalen:
  • Krefeld: „Kultur findet Stadt“
  • Pulheim: Streetfood Festival

In Hesse there is the Children's Festival in Alsfeld, and Lower Saxony's Diepholz also has a Sunday shopping opening in sight. In Rhineland-Palatinate, the SWR summer festival in Speyer attracts visitors, where the shops are also open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. A look at the map shows that shops are opening and inviting events are taking place all over the country.

Legal situation and organization

The legal regulations for shopping on Sundays vary from state to state. In Bavaria, a maximum of four Sundays per year may be open regularly, while in North Rhine-Westphalia, up to 11 additional Sundays per community are possible, provided the communities agree. This means that an event such as a street festival or a trade fair must be created for an approved Sunday open for shopping, as verkaufsoffener-sonntag.com states.

There is a lively discussion in society about the need for shopping on Sundays. Proponents argue for more flexibility in shopping behavior and the promotion of local food and culture, while critics point to the importance of one day off per week. Ultimately, the decision as to whether and when the shops open is left to the retailers, who are often supported by local events to create a nice sense of community.

All in all, June 29, 2025 will be a shopping Sunday that not only offers the opportunity to shop, but also brings with it numerous events and festivities. The perfect day to stroll through the city centers with friends and family, pick up a bargain or two and at the same time enjoy the vibrant local culture. Well then: off to the shops!