Trouble over Sunday shopping: BMW Days in Garmisch at risk!

Trouble over Sunday shopping: BMW Days in Garmisch at risk!

Things are currently simmering in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: While preparations for the eagerly anticipated BMW Motorrad Days, which will take place from July 4th to 6th, are in full swing, a conflict between the community and the district office is causing a stir. The planned shopping Sunday on July 6th could be on the brink, which is particularly exciting for local retailers. A large crowd is expected at these motorcycle days, which increases the anticipation for the events. However, the district office has expressed concerns about the municipality's existing ordinance, which has been applied in the same form for years and has always been extended. This regulation could now jeopardize the planned market Sunday, expects merkur.de.

Quick clarification is now required by June 30th as the district office has set a deadline. Failure to comply puts Sunday shopping at risk. Mayor Elisabeth Koch and managing official Wolfgang Berger are faced with the challenge of implementing the district office's demands to determine specific streets or house numbers for the weekend when shopping is open. But the majority in the local council was not prepared to defend their own legal opinion. The situation will then be reassessed at a special meeting on June 24th and solutions may be sought to meet the conditions.

The dispute over opening times

The shop closing law in Bavaria allows shops to be open on four Sundays per year, provided that these are events of greater importance. Georgi and Martini markets fall under this regulation. Particular attention is now being paid to the request from Daniel Schimmer (FW) to mark the Garmisch market on Sundays with specific streets in the local area. This is intended to meet the requirements of the district office, but is under discussion as many local council members note that this is a difficult request to implement.

A motion from Ulrike Bittner-Wolff (SPD) for a positive decision with reservations shows how tense the situation is - the local council finally removed the issue from the agenda after a heated debate in order to create clarity until the special meeting. It's a fine line that the municipality and the district office are walking on, and the next few days could be crucial for the participation of numerous traders and the general mood in the city.

View of the BMW Motorrad Days

The anticipation for the BMW Motorrad Days is unbroken, not least because the event will take place again in Germany next year. This is of great importance not only for fans of two-wheelers, but also for the local shops. These events not only bring tourists and visitors to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, but also generate sales for local businesses who are looking forward to the high number of visitors. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether the market Sunday can actually take place and what decisions the local council will make at the scheduled special meeting. In the meantime, the question remains: What will be the compromise between the interests of the community and the requirements of the district office?