Shopping highlights on the day of German unity: where is open in NRW!

Shopping highlights on the day of German unity: where is open in NRW!

On October 3, 2024, Germany celebrates the day of German unity. Fortunately, while most shops in North Rhine-Westphalia are closed on this holiday, there are some exceptions. However, if you want to use this special day for a shopping spree, you have to prepare for some restrictions.

Although many people like to use the holiday for activities in nature or visits to excursion destinations in NRW, there is often little scope for shopping. Nevertheless, some shopping alternates have emerged that enable you to get fresh food and other important things on the day of German unity.

where can you buy in NRW on October 3?

• petrol stations
• kioske
• shops at train stations
• shops at airports

The possibility of shopping on the public holiday is mainly limited to places such as petrol stations and shops in train stations or airports in North Rhine-Westphalia. These may also be open on Sundays and public holidays, but the sale is usually limited to travel requirements. An exception applies to some supermarkets and bakeries: they can open their doors on this day, but differently during the regular opening times.

in Cologne and Düsseldorf are open on the following shops on October 3:

• Cologne Central Station: Rewe to Go (0 a.m. to midnight) and Reformhaus (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
• Cologne/Bonn Airport: Rewe City (0 a.m. to midnight)
• Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof: Edeka (0 a.m. to midnight)
• Düsseldorf Airport: Rewe City (5 a.m. to midnight)
• Note: This is only a selection of shops. All information without guarantee.

opening times and alternatives in neighboring countries

If the desire for a shopping experience goes beyond the restaurant, neighboring countries is an attractive option. In the Netherlands, the shops on October 3rd opened regularly. The border town of Venlo is ideal for a visit because it can be reached from larger cities such as Cologne or Düsseldorf in 40 to 80 minutes. It offers a variety of shops that have fashionable clothing and electronics on offer.

For those who are looking for bargains, the Outlet Roermond in the Netherlands could also be worth considering. There the shops are open on October 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Friday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

There are also other employment opportunities for the holiday in NRW. Various flea markets and festivals take place that are well suited for an excursion. An overview of the dates provides 24rhein .

With this information in mind, the residents of North Rhine-Westphalia can use the day of German unity despite the impairments for purchases and possibly even plan a trip to neighboring countries.