Bayer 04 have introduced all necessary safety measures to protect all customers and staff. The following rules apply for visits to the shops in Leverkusen City with its 193 m² sales area and the outlet in Bergisch Gladbach (41 m²).
Access will be managed by the shop staff so that not too many people are in the shop at the same time and to be able to maintain a minimum social distance of 1.5 metres. Customers are also requested to use contactless payment methods if possible. Acrylic protective screens have been installed at the checkouts – they will be cleaned regularly along with all other surfaces in the area of the checkout and the sales area. Hand sanitisers are available on the shop floor and in all areas open to the staff.
Bayer 04 also wish to point out the need to adhere to the local obligation to wear face masks in retail premises.
Temporary opening hours:
Wiesdorf shop:
Mon.-Sat.: 10-18 CET
Bergisch Gladbach shop:
Mon.-Fri.: 10-18 CET
Sat.: 10-16 CET
BayArena shop:
Remains closed
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