Something that always surprises newbies to Germany is that shops are usually closed on Sundays, as well as public holidays. Many even go so far as to complain, as if it were the “end of the world.”

Trust us, it’s not that bad, and you’ll get used to it soon enough. You still have six other days in the week to shop to your heart’s content. The good news is that there are way more Sunday shopping opportunities in Berlin than you think.

Let’s look at the various ways you can still go about Sunday shopping in Berlin.

1) Restaurants, Bars, Bakeries, and Cafés

If you’re in need of food or drink, restaurants, bars, and cafés are all still open. You can treat yourself to a lovely Sunday brunch, go on a hot dinner date with your lover, or meet friends at a bar for a wine or beer tasting.

2) Food Delivery

Maybe you’re hungover or just feeling plain lazy and don’t want to leave the house. Food delivery is available from Wolt, Lieferando, and Uber Eats.

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3) Shopping Sundays

While shopping on Sundays is generally not a thing in Germany, Berlin offers shopping Sundays (Verkaufsoffene Sonntage) throughout the year. On these days, shops are permitted to be open from 13:00 – 20:00. 

These are the Sunday shopping dates in Berlin for 2025:

Check the schedule for future Sunday openings, as new dates tend to be added closer to the holiday season.

4) Spätis and Gas Stations

Berliners love their local Spätis (convenience stores) hard, with some being open 24/7. You can usually pick up basic things from a Späti, like snacks, booze, feminine hygiene products, and toilet paper. Another option is to head to a gas station, which will have some basic items as well.

While items in both places tend to be on the expensive side, it gets you out of a jam if you’re desperate.

5) Supermarkets  

Several public transit stations in Berlin have supermarkets that remain open on Sundays.

6) Pharmacies and Drug Stores

If you need medication urgently, at least one Apotheke (pharmacy) is usually open on Sundays in each Berlin district. You can check Apothekerkammer Berlin to find an open location near you.

You can also find various Apothekens at some public transit stations, as well as Rossman or DM, where you can buy food, toiletries, cleaning products, and more.

7) Flea Markets

Berlin has a wide range of Flohmärkte (flea markets) open on Sundays. While you can find a lot of junk, there are gems to be found as well, like vintage clothing, antique furniture, artwork, and more. Especially popular is the flea market at Mauerpark, the one at Boxhagnerplatz, and the one at RAW.

ℹ️ See this full list of flea markets in Berlin.

Just like we said, Sunday shopping in Berlin is possible! Have we missed anything? Tell us in the comments.