Autumn magic in Königstein: Sunday shopping with fun for everyone!

Autumn magic in Königstein: Sunday shopping with fun for everyone!

Last Sunday, September 14, 2025, the shopping streets in Königstein im Taunus were in a festive mood. The reason for this was the popular Sunday shopping event, which took place as part of the Autumn Magic. Over 15,000 visitors flocked to the city in mild temperatures of up to 18°C, despite slightly rainy weather, to take part in this special event. The local business community put in a lot of effort and offered a variety of attractions and offers from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. that catered for every taste. Like [news.de](https://www.news.de/lokales/858942175/verkaufsoffener-sonntag-in-koenigstein-im-taunus-in-hochtaunuskreis-heute-am- 14-09-2025-next-dates-and-opening-hours-for-sunday-opening-which-cities-in-hesse-are-currently-open-for-sales/1/) According to reports, the big highlight of the day was, among other things, a performance by the local band Mangold.

The little ones had a lot to do: hands-on activities such as pumpkin carving and the Kettcar race on Kirchstrasse provided lots of fun and action. In addition, numerous games and other activities were offered for both children and adults, while a gourmet area on the main street invited people to try delicious food and refreshing drinks. The cozy autumnal atmosphere was created by loving light installations and pumpkins that could be found everywhere in the city, as described by Königsteinerlebnis. The food was provided by the local association, which of course also helped to strengthen all visitors.

Shops open on Sundays in Hesse

Königstein is not alone with its live shopping events. In Hesse, cities and municipalities have the opportunity to set up to four Sundays open for shopping each year. Shops are allowed to open for up to six hours, of which the main church service times must be taken into account. Like [news.de](https://www.news.de/lokales/858942175/verkaufsoffener-sonntag-in-koenigstein-im-taunus-in-hochtaunuskreis-heute-am- 14-09-2025-next-dates-and-opening-hours-for-sunday-opening-which-cities-in-hesse-are-currently-open-for-sales/1/) added, some public holidays, such as Easter, are excluded from these regulations.

Sunday shopping in Königstein has a long tradition that has undergone numerous changes over the years. As early as 1891, it was decided that shops could only be open for five hours on Sundays, and in 1919 the general Sunday rest came into force. Even if the general conditions are different than in other European countries - for example, in France mayors can issue their own regulations, while in Italy and Greece completely different regulations apply - the event remains a nice incentive for the local economy and a happy event for the citizens.

All of these activities show that the autumn magic in Königstein is not only a feast for the senses, but also a valuable opportunity for business people to present their products and talk to visitors. They obviously showed a good hand, because many visitors did good business and enjoy the great atmosphere that such events offer.