Moonlight shopping in Schwalmstadt: tradition meets novelty!

Moonlight shopping in Schwalmstadt: tradition meets novelty!

On Friday, June 27, 2025, Schwalmstadt will once again be transformed into a shopping-friendly paradise. However, the annual Moonlight Shopping, which is usually celebrated alongside St. John's Day, will take place without the traditional festival this year. Mayor Tobias Kreuter promises that despite the cancellation of the St. John's Festival, the traditional elements will be preserved in order to offer visitors an unforgettable experience. For example, a replica of the St. John's Fountain will be erected on Bahnhofstrasse to preserve its festive character.

The event starts at 6 p.m. and ends at midnight. During this time, Bahnhofstrasse and parts of Wagnergasse will become a pedestrian zone. In this festive setting, numerous shops open late into the night and entice visitors with various promotions and offers. The city center is enriched by a varied entertainment program. The live bands “Funky Lemon” and “Wanton String Band” bring momentum to the Rotkäppchen stage and promise musical flights of fancy for young and old. In addition, the Flowmotion dance school from Homberg will brighten the mood with a performance.

A feast for the senses

The physical well-being of the guests is also well taken care of: numerous restaurants as well as additional snack and drink stands offer delicacies. These include summer specialties and refreshing drinks such as the popular Aperol Spritz and fine wines. Anyone traveling with children can spin the town of Schwalmstadt's wheel of fortune and win great surprises.

Adults also have the chance to win free tickets to the wine village, which will take place in Treysa from July 10th to 13th. These special promotions provide an incentive to visit Moonlight Shopping and make the experience even more appealing.

Preserve traditions

Moonlight shopping in Schwalmstadt is organized as part of the “Fortress Culture” series and has firmly established itself in the region’s event calendar. Given the attractiveness of the city center, the event is not only a great shop event, but also a cultural highlight. The glowing stilt walker as a walking act will make the streets unsafe and amaze visitors big and small.

Whether you want to go shopping or just enjoy the atmosphere, Schwalmstadt city marketing together with the G.u.T. trade and tourism association. promises an unforgettable event where everyone gets their money's worth. So, grab your friends and family and experience a special evening in the lantern light of Schwalmstadt!

For more information and details, those interested can view the reports HNA, nh24 and Marketing Osnabrück read up.