Sunday in Geldern: Dragon Festival attracts thousands!

Sunday in Geldern: Dragon Festival attracts thousands!

On January 5, 2025, a Sunday open for sale will take place in Geldern. A special event, the Gelderner dragon and fire-proof, is celebrated on this day. The shops in the city open their doors from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. to offer visitors a unique shopping experience.

Special highlights of the festival will be a medieval knight camp, an awakening dragon and an impressive parade. This event not only attracts those who are enthusiastic about shopping, but also offers a variety of attractions for young and old.

regulations and historical background

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the regulations of the federal government's closing law, which allows a maximum of four Sundays open to the sales a year. Such openings are not permitted on important holidays such as Christmas, Easter or Pentecost. For January 5, 2025, a slightly rainy weather conditions with temperatures around 10 ° C will be predicted.

In addition, no further appointments for Sundays open to sales are currently announced in Geldern. It should also be noted that these appointments can be moved or canceled. Historically, Sunday openings in Germany were limited to five hours in 1891, and in 1919 the general Sunday rest was introduced. Special regulations apply at train stations, airports and in North and Baltic Sea resorts.

In international comparison, the regulations are different: Sundays open for sales are possible in Italy on eight days a year, while shops in Poland are open almost every Sunday. In Austria, on the other hand, they are fundamentally prohibited, with the exception of petrol stations and shops at airports and train stations.

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