Up for some Sunday afternoon shopping? On four Sundays per year, Hamburg's shopping streets, passages and malls bustle with activity. Participating shops open their doors from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m — perfect for a shopping spree after a lazy, Sunday brunch. These festive occasions always coincide with city fairs and festivals, and are highlighted by music shows and special exhibitions.
Upcoming Dates
- 4 January 2026
- 29 March 2026
- 27 September 2026
- 8 November 2026
Shops always open on Sundays
By law, most shops in Hamburg are required to remain closed on Sundays. Kiosks, petrol stations, pharmacies and shops near public transportation hubs — train stations, airports, ports — are exempted and may continue sales on Sunday. The 40 shops of the Wandelhalle at Hamburg Central Station are open for 365 days a year, for instance. And of course, there is the legendary Sunday Fischmarkt where early birds can haggle over kilos of fish, vegetables and fruit until 9:30 a.m. In short, there's no need to panic over a missing carton of milk on a Sunday!
Groceries
- Schlemmer Brügmann Deli, Dammtor Station. Sundays: 8:00 a.m. – 00:00 a.m.
- Edeka Lars Tamme, Central Station. Sundays: 7:00 a.m – 11:00 p.m.
- Edeka Lars Tamme, Hamburg Airport. Sundays: 6:00 a.m – 10:00 p.m.
- Edeka Lars Tamme, Altona Station. Sundays: 7:00 a.m – 11:00 p.m.
- LIDL, Altona Station. Sundays: 10.00 a.m – 10:00 p.m.
Pharmacies
- Adler Apotheke, Wandsbeker Marktstraße 73. Sundays: 08:00 a.m. – 00:00 a.m.
- Hauptbahnhof Apotheke, Central Station. Sundays: 08:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Vita Apotheke, Heußweg 37. Sundays: 08:00 a.m. – 00:00 a.m.
- Emergeny pharmacies, weekly rotation, see apotheken.de
