Dresden celebrates Pentecost: Where there are fresh bread rolls!

Dresden celebrates Pentecost: Where there are fresh bread rolls!

Pentecost is just around the corner and while many of us are looking forward to a few relaxing days, many are wondering: Where can we get fresh bread rolls and snacks? Good news for all Dresdeners! Numerous bakeries in the city area are open over the long weekend. More specifically, on Whit Sunday there are more than 80 bakeries in operation, while on Whit Monday almost 60 bakeries are ready to sell their delicious baked goods. The list of open bakeries is organized by zip code and district, although it does not claim to be complete. Sächsische.de informs that the opening times are provided directly by the bakeries.

But what about the supermarkets? Here the situation is a little trickier. As t-online.de reports, most supermarkets in Dresden remain closed over Pentecost, and this applies to both Sunday and Monday. Exceptions confirm the rule: bakeries with cafés are often open, and markets in train stations are also allowed to open their doors. Food vending machines in many of the city's courtyards are also available around the clock - just in case you get a little hungry!

Opening times in detail

For everyone who would like to plan their shopping, here is a brief overview of what's going on in Dresden at Pentecost:

• Bäckereien: Über 80 geöffnet am Pfingstsonntag, fast 60 am Pfingstmontag.
• Supermärkte: Im Großen und Ganzen geschlossen, Bäckereien mit Café und Bahnhofsmärkte ausgenommen.
• Lebensmittelautomaten: Rund um die Uhr verfügbar.

As mentioned, the exact opening times of bakeries are variable, but are based on the information provided by the respective businesses. This means it might be worth a quick look at the website or a call to make sure the bakery you want is actually open.

In addition, shops in train stations and airports often have regular opening hours. This is welcome news for all travelers traveling over Pentecost. Fast food restaurants like McDonald’s or Burger King are also usually open, so you can grab something quick to eat before or after your trip.

This year, Pentecost weekend falls on June 8th and 9th, and even though many shops remain closed, bakeries in most federal states are open as usual on Sunday or Monday - often with shortened opening hours, as Kaufda.de summarizes it. So nothing stands in the way of enjoying fresh rolls or a tasty snack on these holidays! Be it for a hearty breakfast or just for a little refreshment in between – there are enough options in Dresden.