Cologne celebrates Veedelsfest: Sundays open for sales on June 15th!

The Lindenthal family and Veedelsfest will take place in Cologne on June 15, 2025. Enjoy a colorful program, local delicacies and a Sunday open.
The Lindenthal family and Veedelsfest will take place in Cologne on June 15, 2025. Enjoy a colorful program, local delicacies and a Sunday open. (Symbolbild/ML)

Cologne celebrates Veedelsfest: Sundays open for sales on June 15th!

Lindenthal, Köln, Deutschland - On June 15, 2025, a Sunday open for sales will take place in Cologne as part of the Lindenthal family and Veedelsfest. Cologne, a city of a million on the Rhine with over one million inhabitants, has announced a total of 21 open Sundays for the years 2025 and 2026 due to a regulation that is valid by 2026. This creates planning security for retailers and visitors alike. This Sunday the shops can be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., which offers a welcome opportunity to combine Sunday with purchases and family activities. [News.de reports that …] (Https://www.news.de/lokales/8577528777/ISEFORTERSONNTAG-in-koeln-am-15-2025-naechste-t- and-oeffungszeiten- fuer-sonntagso effects-in-nrw-s-aktuell-loffen/1/)

The Lindenthaler family and Veedelsfest extends from June 13th to June 15th, 2025 and mainly takes place on Karl-Schwering-Platz and Dürener Straße. Visitors can look forward to a rich program that not only includes musical entertainment, but also a children's program. These include a children's carousel and a free playing country that is open on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The festival aims to create a happy atmosphere for the whole family.

attractions and activities

The attractions offered include a winemaker, food stands, live music and various activities for children. Particularly noteworthy is the children's rally, which will also take place on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event represents a highlight in the event program of the Veedel and attracts numerous visitors every year. [Koeln.de informs about the details of the event.]

The city of Cologne is well positioned with regard to Sundays. In North Rhine-Westphalia, four open Sundays per year are generally allowed, although there can be exceptions in some cases. Shops remain closed on the first two Christmas holidays as well as on Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday. But in December, Sundays are traditionally opened for sale, which makes the pre -Christmas season particularly attractive. The weather forecast for June 15, 2025 provides slightly rainy conditions with temperatures around 19 ° C, which should not cloud the mood.

upcoming Sundays open Sundays

The list of Sundays in Cologne in Cologne in 2025 looks like this:

date event
15.06.2025 Lindenthaler family and Veedelsfest
06.07.2025 Rodenkirchener Summer Days
03.08.2025 Family and district festival in Deutz
31.08.2025 Lindenthaler summer festival
07.09.2025 firm in Sülz-Kletttenberg
14.09.2025 street festival "New Ehrenfest"
21.09.2025 autumn and wine festival in Rath-Heumar
28.09.2025 district festival in Dellbrück
12.10.2025 Musical autumn in Porz-Mitte
09.11.2025 Braunsfeld Martinsmile
07.12.2025 Advent market in Porz-Mitte
10.05.2026 Porzer car spring
14.06.2026 Lindenthaler family and Veedelsfest
02.08.2026 Family and district festival in Deutz
30.08.2026 Lindenthaler summer festival
06.09.2026 firm in Sülz-Kletttenberg
13.09.2026 street festival "New Ehrenfest"
20.09.2026 autumn and wine festival in Rath-Heumar
27.09.2026 district festival in Dellbrück
11.10.2026 Musical autumn in Porz-Mitte
08.11.2026 Braunsfeld Martinsmile
06.12.2026 Advent market in Porz-Mitte

The open Sundays in Cologne offer the opportunity to look forward to upcoming festivals on the one hand, on the other hand they are part of a major discussion about the regulations on Sunday openings in Germany. While the regulations vary in many European countries, Cologne remains a pioneer in the promotion of experience and shopping offers on Sunday. Visit the Lindenthaler Festival and take the opportunity to support the local shops.

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OrtLindenthal, Köln, Deutschland
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