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Cologne celebrates Veedelsfest: shopping Sunday on June 15th!
The Lindenthal Family and Veedels Festival will take place in Cologne on June 15, 2025. Enjoy a colorful program, local delicacies and a Sunday open for shopping.
Cologne celebrates Veedelsfest: shopping Sunday on June 15th!
On June 15, 2025, shopping will take place on Sunday in Cologne as part of the Lindenthal Family and Veedels Festival. Cologne, a city of over a million inhabitants on the Rhine with over a million inhabitants, has announced a total of 21 shopping Sundays for the years 2025 and 2026 through an ordinance that is valid until 2026. This creates planning security for retailers and visitors alike. This Sunday, shops are allowed to be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., providing a welcome opportunity to combine Sunday with shopping and family activities. News.de reports that ...
The Lindenthal Family and Veedels Festival extends from June 13th to 15th, 2025 and takes place primarily on Karl-Schwering-Platz and Dürener Straße. Visitors can look forward to a rich program that includes not only musical entertainment, but also a children's program. These include, among other things, a children's carousel and a free play area, which is open on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The festival aims to create a joyful atmosphere for the entire family.
Attractions and Activities
Attractions on offer include a wine mile, food stalls, 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 is a highlight in the Veedel's event program and attracts numerous visitors every year. Koeln.de provides information about the details of the event.
The city of Cologne is well positioned when it comes to shopping on Sundays. In North Rhine-Westphalia, four shopping Sundays per year are generally permitted, although there may be exceptions in some cases. Shops will remain closed on the first two days of Christmas as well as on Easter Sunday and Whitsun Sunday. But in December, Sundays are traditionally opened for sales, which makes the run-up to Christmas particularly attractive. The weather forecast for June 15, 2025 calls for slightly rainy conditions with temperatures around 19°C, but this should not dampen the mood.
Upcoming shopping Sundays
The list of Sundays open for shopping in Cologne in 2025 looks like this:
| Date | event |
|---|---|
| June 15, 2025 | Lindenthal family and Veedels festival |
| July 6, 2025 | Rodenkirchen summer days |
| 08/03/2025 | Family and district festival in Deutz |
| August 31, 2025 | Lindenthal summer festival |
| 09/07/2025 | Festival in Sülz-Klettenberg |
| September 14, 2025 | Street festival “Neuehrenfest” |
| September 21, 2025 | Autumn and wine festival in Rath-Heumar |
| September 28, 2025 | District festival in Dellbrück |
| October 12, 2025 | Musical autumn in Porz-Mitte |
| November 9, 2025 | Braunsfelder Martinsmeile |
| 12/07/2025 | Advent market in Porz-Mitte |
| May 10, 2026 | Porzer car spring |
| June 14, 2026 | Lindenthal family and Veedels festival |
| 08/02/2026 | Family and district festival in Deutz |
| August 30, 2026 | Lindenthal summer festival |
| 09/06/2026 | Festival in Sülz-Klettenberg |
| 09/13/2026 | Street festival “Neuehrenfest” |
| 09/20/2026 | Autumn and wine festival in Rath-Heumar |
| 09/27/2026 | District festival in Dellbrück |
| 10/11/2026 | Musical autumn in Porz-Mitte |
| November 8, 2026 | Braunsfelder Martinsmeile |
| 12/06/2026 | Advent market in Porz-Mitte |
On the one hand, the Sunday shopping hours in Cologne offer the opportunity to look forward to upcoming festivals, and on the other hand, they are part of a larger discussion about the regulations on Sunday openings in Germany. While the regulations vary in many European countries, Cologne remains a pioneer in promoting adventure and shopping offers on Sundays. Visit the Lindenthal Festival and take the opportunity to support local businesses.