Spring festival and shopping days: open Sundays in NRW!

On May 4, 2025, numerous cities in Germany invite you to open Sundays. The occasion for the special opening times are various spring festivals and events that take place during this period. Especially in the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Schleswig-Holstein, visitors can hope for a colorful range of activities and shops.

The shops are usually open from 12 noon to 6 p.m., whereby the exact times can vary. In North Rhine-Westphalia, shops in cities such as Aachen, Blomberg, Dormagen and Recklinghausen open their doors and thus contribute to a lively shopping experience.

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In Aachen-Burscheid, the Burtscheider May-Weinfest takes place from 11 a.m., where the shops are open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and live music and jazz morning pint are offered, such as wa.de reported. In Bergheim, the “Bergheimer Spring” is also celebrated with musical entertainment and cooking shows.

in Flensburg, visitors can take part in the "Vino & Vibes" event from 2nd to 4th May, while the shops are open on Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. [Ruhr24.de] (https://www.ruhr24.de/service/kaufsoffensoffener-sonntag-Deutschland-2025-bremen-list-aachen-flenburg-speyer-visitor-93710691.html) reported. A garden and plant market will also take place in Speyer on May 4th, where the shops are open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

summarized, the Sunday open offers an excellent opportunity for shopping and enjoyment as part of varied events in different cities. From colorful spring markets to cultural festivals, there is something for everyone to make the day a special experience.