Sunday that is open to the sale: Experience festivals and joy in NRW!

Sunday that is open to the sale: Experience festivals and joy in NRW!

On May 4, 2025, a Sunday open to North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) took place, which invited numerous citizens to visit the open shops. On this day, 37 cities opened their shops and enabled a unique shopping experience, which was accompanied by festivals, music and culinary offers. The weather showed its best side with bright sunshine, which also raised the mood of the visitors.

The Sunday open was not only an opportunity for shopping, but also an occasion for various events in the cities. Compared to the last Sunday open on April 27, which took place in 20 locations, NRW experienced a significantly greater commitment. This shows the increasing popularity of such days in the region, especially on the first May weekend, which is a traditional event for many cities.

events in the cities

in Drensteinfurt, about 40 kilometers northeast of Dortmund, the "summer feeling" took place. The shops were open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the event included the traditional maypole positions, market and associations as well as face painting and culinary offers. This combination attracted numerous families and interested parties who wanted to use the beautiful weather.

in Hilden a spring and wine festival was celebrated from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The movement -loving visitors were able to enjoy exquisite wines and numerous culinary delights, while an extensive family program provided entertainment. The city's charming pedestrian zone ensured an inviting atmosphere.

Recklinghausen also experienced a rush of visitors with its spring festival in the old town. The program included, among other things, a handicraft market, live music, game campaigns for children and a children's flea market. The opening times here were also from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the event attracted thousands of visitors every year, especially families who appreciated the diverse offers.

summary of the participating cities

totaling 37 cities in NRW opened their business. Here is a selection of the participating places:

• Aachen (Burtscheid)
• Bergheim (city center)
• Blomberg
• Dortmund (Aplerbeck)
• Drensteinfurt
• hagen
• Hilden
• Recklinghausen
• Oberhausen
• sword

It is particularly noteworthy that cities like Dortmund with the "art spring", Hagen with "Hagen blooms" and Oberhausen combined with the "Arts n acts" festival for the open Sunday, which enriched the shopping experience.

For further information on the coming on Sundays, the websites of Ruhr24 and Salesoffenerer-Sonntag.nrw a good contact point.