Shopping Sunday: Celebrations all over Germany on June 15th!
On June 15, 2025, many cities in Germany will open their shops for Sunday shopping, accompanied by festivals and promotions.

Shopping Sunday: Celebrations all over Germany on June 15th!
There's a lot going on in Germany again this Sunday, June 15, 2025. A shopping Sunday invites many people to stroll through the streets of their favorite cities. Ruhr24 reports on many cities that invite you to special festivals, markets and activities. The choice is huge, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia: from Bochum to Duisburg to Cologne and Essen, no wish remains unfulfilled.
Today, the shops usually open their doors between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. and offer the opportunity to buy everything possible. While you can choose from a variety of offerings in Cologne and Essen, the street art festival “La Strada” is being held in Bremen, where the shops are open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cologne: A center of action
Cologne particularly stands out this Sunday. Here visitors can not only shop, but also enjoy the city and its events. Active retailers have prepared well for this day in order to offer their customers a special experience.
Things are similarly lively in Erfurt. There is a celebration here too! The city has used the 700th anniversary of the stone Krämerbrücke, a real jewel in the old town, as an opportunity to open the shops on Angerstrasse, Bahnhofstrasse and Schlösserstrasse. The event promises to be a summer highlight with DJ and live music as well as colorful salsa and bachata performances. Erfurt.de has revealed all the details about it.
Special promotions and markets
In Cologne and other cities in North Rhine-Westphalia, not only is business running at full speed, but numerous markets and festivals are also taking place at the same time. No matter whether you are interested in regional products or culinary delicacies - there is something for every taste. The festive atmosphere attracts many people who want to enjoy the summer weather and community spirit.
For anyone planning to shop on a shopping Sunday, it's worth taking a look at their website verkaufsoffener-sonntag.com. It offers an overview of all upcoming dates, as well as information about possible changes to opening times and events. It is important to note that Sunday shopping is not regulated nationwide and can vary from city to city.
So Germany is celebrating today with lots of exciting events and shopping opportunities. If you are in Cologne or another city, you shouldn't miss the opportunity and show off your good shopping skills!