"Excursions to Bottrop and Kirchhellen: Shopping Experiences of 2025"
Bottrop, Germany - The city of Bottrop and the Kirchhellen Business Association are joining forces to host a Shop Local initiative from September 12 to 13, 2025. The event aims to highlight the importance of supporting local businesses and set new impulses for local shopping.
Two guided tours are part of the initiative. Tour 1 on September 12 departs from the Bottrop Info Point at 3:45 PM and takes participants on a journey through local businesses in Kirchhellen. The tour concludes with an evening program celebrating diversity. Tour 2 on September 13 starts at 9:45 AM at Johann-Breuker-Platz in Kirchhellen and includes stops at the weekly market, specialty stores, and independently owned businesses in Bottrop. The tour ends with a musical finale at the Marktviertel Kiosk.
The participation fee for each tour is 5 Euros per person, payable in cash upon pick-up. Tickets can be purchased at the Bottrop Info Point and Life&Style Kirchhellen from August 11 to 22, 2025. The number of participants for each experience tour is limited.
The IHK Nord Westfalen in Bottrop is spearheading the initiative to showcase the diversity of Bottrop's local economy. Tour 2 on September 13 also provides historical anecdotes from city archivist Heike Biskup. The Shop Local initiative encourages exploration of neighborhoods and meeting local business owners.
For those seeking specific information about the Bottrop 2025 Shop Local Initiative, details may not yet be publicly posted online or could be available through local government, business associations, or tourism websites specific to Bottrop. It is recommended to check Bottrop's official city website or local chambers of commerce for accurate and updated event and registration information.
Participants can purchase tickets for the guided tours, which explore local businesses, from August 11 to 22, 2025, at the Bottrop Info Point and Life&Style Kirchhellen. Polishing your home-and-garden décor or seeking unique lifestyle items, shopping local during the Bottrop 2025 Shop Local Initiative offers a variety of independently owned businesses to discover.
