SUNDAY SHOPPING IN BERLIN (YES, IT’S POSSIBLE)
Something that always surprises newbies to Germany is that shops are closed on Sunday. Many people even go so far as to complain about it, 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. Also, the good news is that there are way more Sunday shopping opportunities than you think.
ABOUT SUNDAY SHOPPING IN BERLIN
Let’s look at the various ways you can still go about Sunday shopping in Berlin.
1) Restaurants, Bars, and Cafés
If you need food or drink, restaurants, bars, and cafés are still open. You can treat yourself to a lovely Sunday brunch, dinner with your lover, or meet friends at a bar for a wine tasting.
Recommended reading: Our Favourite Bars For Craft Beer In Berlin
2) Food Delivery
Maybe you’re hungover or just feeling plain lazy and just don’t want to leave the house. Food delivery is also available from Wolt, Lieferdando, Uber Eats, etc.
3) Shopping Sundays
The city has set dates for shopping Sundays when many (but not all shops) will be open from about 13:00 – 20:00. Set your calendars for January 29, September 3, and December 4 and 18, 2023 when you can indulge in a rare Sunday shopping in Berlin opportunity.
4) Spätis
Berliners love their local Spätis (convenience stores), with some being open 24/7. You can usually pick up basic things from a Spati, like snacks, booze, feminine hygiene products, and toilet paper. While items will be on the expensive side, they can get you out of a jam if you’re desperate.
5) Supermarkets
You can also travel to various public transit stations around the city and hit up a supermarket.
| Location | Supermarket |
| Friedrichstr. | EDEKA |
| Gesundbrunnen | Denns Biomarkt |
| Hauptbahnhof | Rewe, SPAR Express |
| Lichtenberg | EDEKA, Rossman |
| Ostbahnhof | Rewe |
| Südkreuz | EDEKA |
| Zoologischer Garten | Ullrich |
6) Pharmacies
If you’re in need of medication, there is usually at least one Apotheke (pharmacy) open in every district on Sundays. You can check Apothekerkammer Berlin to find an open location near you. Even better, use the MAYD app to have medication delivered to your door in about 30 minutes.
7) Flea Markets
Berlin has a wide range of Flohmärkte (flea markets) that are open on Sundays. You can find a lot of junk, but really cool things as well, like vintage clothing, antiques, art prints, and more. Especially popular is the flea market at Mauerpark, the one at Boxhagnerplatz, and the one at RAW. Also, 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.
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