Shop and relax in the Ruhr
Just always go into the living room of the Ruhr area: Discover the colorful mixture of diverse brand offers in over 200 - often owner-managed - specialist shops, exclusive boutiques and galleries in the middle of the historic backdrop of Recklinghausen's old town. The nice thing is: our parlor is car-free. Just follow your own strolling pace and take your time to browse.
If you then need a break, you will always find a place to your liking on one of the numerous terraces, in one of the beer gardens or in one of the restaurants. Enjoy your meal!
All information regarding travel and parking options in Recklinghausen's old town can be found via the following link:
Getting there Parking Old Town Recklinghausen
An overview of all public disabled parking spaces in the city area can be found on a digital map on the city's website: www.recklinghausen.de/behindertenparkplaetze
In Recklinghausen you have the opportunity to shop on Sundays several times a year.
Shopping Sundays for 2026:
May 03rd (13 pm – 18 pm) as part of the spring festival “RE celebrates”
November 08th (15 p.m. – 20 p.m.) as part of Recklinghausen shines
December 13th (13 p.m. – 18 p.m.) as part of the Christmas market
Important note:
If you would like to visit a specific shop on a Sunday shopping, please inquire there beforehand whether it is actually open. Because a shopping Sunday is only an offer for the trade. The shops are then allowed to open, but they don't have to.
If you prefer fresh, seasonal products and personal advice, you can go to one of the numerous weekly markets at central locations in Recklinghausen.
From Tuesday to Saturday, visitors can take advantage of a wide range of offers.
Come by and discover the Recklinghausen weekly markets - it's worth it!
Find in Recklinghausen from 7.00:13.00 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m Weekly markets take place.
If there is a weekly market on December 24th or 31st, it ends at around 12.00/12.30 p.m. If a market day falls on a public holiday, the weekly market usually takes place on the previous working day.
The weekly markets in Recklinghausen:
Tuesday:
District South, Am Neumarkt
Wednesday:
Old town, Dr. Helene Kuhlmann Park
Thursday:
East district, Amelandstrasse
Friday:
District South, Am Neumarkt
Saturday:
Old town, Dr. Helene Kuhlmann Park
District, Suderwich Pottery Square
A visit to the city can of course be combined with a visit to an event.
If you are looking for a toilet while shopping in the old town, you will quickly find one thanks to the "The nice toilet" campaign.
The following hosts are participating in the promotion:
- Altstadtschmiede Recklinghausen
- GAIA
- La Dolce Vita
- Recklinghausen town hall
- Ristorante Da Pepe
- Recklinghausen City Library
- Townhouse A
- Suberg's near Boente
- Aunt Emma Cafe
- Willy Brandt House