Sunday shopping in Clausthal-Zellerfeld: a feast for all the senses!

Sunday shopping in Clausthal-Zellerfeld: a feast for all the senses!

Today, June 22, 2025, Clausthal-Zellerfeld is blooming in all its glory. The charming university town in the Upper Harz not only offers a shopping experience on Sundays, but also caters to everyone's needs with exciting events surrounding the town festival.

The day begins cheerfully with an Upper Harz citizens' breakfast, which gets visitors in the mood for an enjoyable day of shopping. The shops are open from 1:00 p.m. and invite you to stroll and browse until 6:00 p.m. Despite the almost 28°C, the weather is ideal for doing a good deal. Above all, the wide range of offerings and culinary delicacies make this Sunday very popular.

A colorful supporting program

Numerous attractions await guests at the city festival. A musical stage program ensures a good atmosphere and entertainment. At some stands, visitors can taste local specialties and get an impression of the region's culinary treasures. On this day, Clausthal-Zellerfeld will also be brought to life with various creative performances and performances.

A special highlight is the Long Night of Science, which offers additional incentives in the last hours of the day. From 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Institute of Electrical Power Engineering and Energy Systems will guide you through some fascinating topics. Interactive experiments on sustainable electricity generation invite you to discover the interaction between light intensity and temperature. The research brewery and the geocollection also open their doors, guaranteeing exciting insights into innovative technologies and regional peculiarities.

Legal framework

In Lower Saxony, shops are allowed to open on Sundays between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. This regulation is part of a larger concept that provides for four shopping Sundays per year, with exceptions for spa and seaside resorts, where up to 40 Sundays are possible. Compared to other European countries, where usually only gas stations or a few selected shops are open on Sundays, Lower Saxony offers its citizens and visitors a welcome opportunity to extend their shopping spree to the weekend.

The next shopping Sundays have already been determined: On June 29, 2025, July 6 and July 20, 2025 there will be the opportunity to explore the shops in other cities in Lower Saxony and enjoy the attractive supporting programs. So if you don't take advantage of the opportunity today, you should make a note of the upcoming dates!

Visit Clausthal-Zellerfeld and take advantage of the diverse opportunities that today has to offer. Whether shopping, culinary or science – everyone can find something for themselves here.

If you want more information, take a look at the detailed programs below News.de or Upper Harz. Additional information about Sunday shopping in Lower Saxony can be found at verkaufsoffener-sonntag.com.