Shops open on Sundays: These cities are celebrating with festivals today!
On May 25, 2025, numerous cities in Germany, including St. Wendel, will open for shopping on Sundays with festivities.

Shops open on Sundays: These cities are celebrating with festivals today!
Today, May 25, 2025, dozens of cities in Germany are opening their shops for Sunday shopping. Under the motto "Our city. Our festival." The city festival in Fulda, which has been celebrated since May 22nd and continues to this day, is exciting. In addition to a diverse supporting program with over 20 live acts, there is also a Sunday shopping event from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can look forward to various culinary offerings that further enrich the city festival. Loud Ruhr24 During this event, the shops are often open until the evening in order to offer the numerous visitors a comprehensive shopping experience.
Shopping is scheduled to take place on Sundays in several federal states today. Large cities in Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and Rhineland-Palatinate are particularly active. These events are often linked to city festivals, May markets or festivals in order to offer citizens not only a shopping experience but also a cultural program.
Diverse offers in many cities
The list of cities that have opened for business today is impressive. In Hesse, for example, the city festival is celebrated in Fulda, while there is an old town festival in Dietzenbach. North Rhine-Westphalia offers cities like Cologne Rath-Heumar, where a music festival is taking place at the same time. The popular “Lautrer Maikerwe” takes place in Kaiserslautern, which lasts from May 23rd to June 2nd. This Sunday the shops will be open from 1pm to 6pm and there will be plenty of free parking available.
- Baden-Württemberg: Bietigheim-Bissingen (Hobbykünstlermarkt), Kandern (Oldtimertreffen)
- Bayern: Arnsdorf (Auffahrtsmarkt), Bad Füssing (Radltag), Burgkunstadt (Markt)
- Hessen: Dietzenbach (Altstadtfest), Fulda (Stadtfest)
- Niedersachsen: Bad Zwischenahn (Sonderöffnung), Oldenburg (Brunnenlauf)
- Nordrhein-Westfalen: Köln Rath-Heumar (Musikfestival), Essen-Kettwig (Weinfest)
- Rheinland-Pfalz: Kaiserslautern (Lautrer Maikerwe)
Sunday shopping is an important platform for retail. In many cities the opening times are similar, usually between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., which gives visitors enough time throughout the day to find out about the offers and shop. The combination of festive activities and shopping makes these days particularly attractive for families, tourists and locals.
A feast for all senses
Particularly noteworthy is the festival in Fulda, which not only offers shopping opportunities, but also musical performances and harmonious coexistence. While the city festival follows an overarching theme, the participating shops offer special offers and promotions to increase the incentive for visitors. Loud verkaufsoffener-sonntag.nrw The shops in Fulda are open until 6 p.m., which gives visitors enough time to enjoy the various attractions.
Overall, Sunday shopping shows how lively business life is in Germany. These days not only promote retail, but also strengthen community and local customs.