NRW Shops Open Sunday, May 25th: Your Guide!

NRW Shops Open Sunday May 25th Your Guide

This coming Sunday, May 25, 2025, is set to be a pleasant day in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). With mild temperatures expected around 20 degrees Celsius, it’s perfect weather for a stroll. Many towns in NRW are hosting a special “Verkaufsoffener Sonntag,” or open shopping Sunday. This provides a great opportunity for a leisurely day out.

 

Where to Shop: 15 Cities with Open Stores

On May 25, 2025, stores in 15 cities across NRW will open their doors for Sunday shopping. While this selection is slightly smaller than the 23 cities that participated on May 18th, there’s still plenty of choice. Here’s an alphabetical list of the participating locations:

  • Ahaus
  • Dinslaken
  • Essen (Kettwig district)
  • Frechen
  • Kerpen
  • Cologne (Rath-Heumar district)
  • Leverkusen (Opladen district)
  • Meerbusch (Osterath district)
  • Meschede
  • Paderborn (Elsen district)
  • Ratingen
  • Velen-Ramsdorf
  • Wetter (Ruhr)
  • Winterberg
  • Wipperfürth

 

Featured Events and Shopping Opportunities

Several of these cities are combining Sunday shopping with special events, offering more than just retail therapy.

 

Ahaus: City Festival and Kids Flea Market

In Ahaus, the annual City Festival takes place on May 25, 2025. Visitors can look forward to numerous activities and a diverse stage program in the city center. On Sunday, a Children’s Flea Market adds to the festivities. It will be held in the pedestrian zone from 1 PM to 6 PM. During this time, shops in Ahaus will also be open for the special Sunday shopping event.

 

Essen (Kettwig): Third Annual Wine Festival

The Weinfest in Essen-Kettwig is celebrating its third year. On May 25, 2025, the festival welcomes visitors from 1 PM to 8 PM. Attendees can explore a wide variety of wines. Culinary delights and an entertaining stage program will also be available. Complementing the festival, local shops will open for the “Verkaufsoffener Sonntag.”

 

Cologne (Rath-Heumar): Lively Music Festival

Cologne’s Rath-Heumar district hosts a Music Festival on Kurt-Henn-Platz on May 25, 2025. This event features a diverse music program. Numerous bands will provide entertainment throughout the entire weekend. To coincide with the festival, shops in this area will be open from 1 PM to 6 PM for Sunday shopping.

 

Leverkusen (Opladen): “Opladener Frühling” Spring Festival

In Leverkusen-Opladen, the “Opladener Frühling” (Opladen Spring) festival is taking place. This diverse spring celebration invites visitors to browse and discover. The spring market offers a wide selection of flowers, plants, and handcrafted goods. The event also includes an automobile show on Opladener Platz. A flea market adds to the variety. Shops in Leverkusen-Opladen will also be open from 1 PM to 6 PM as part of the Sunday shopping initiative.

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Paderborn (Elsen): Traditional Village Festival

The district of Paderborn-Elsen is holding its traditional Dorffest (Village Festival) on May 25, 2025. Visitors can expect a varied stage program. There will be a diverse culinary offering. Entertainment for all ages is also planned. New additions this year include a farmers’ market and a craftspeople’s mile. These new features will further enrich the festival experience. Local shops and stores will open their doors for Sunday shopping from 1 PM to 6 PM.

 

Enjoy Your Sunday

With pleasant weather and numerous events, May 25th offers a fantastic chance to enjoy some leisurely shopping and community festivities across North Rhine-Westphalia. Plan your visit to one of these vibrant locations!

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