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Opening hours 2024. Cologne’s Christmas market with its ice skating rink in the Old Town, located between Alter Markt and Heumarkt, is for our brownies the most beautiful Christmas market of Cologne.
Ice skating. The Cologne elves (Heinzelmännchen) love going ice skating, which is why they built Germany’s finest open-air ice rink at Heumarkt. Ice rink opening hours. 25 November to 5 January – Closed 24/25 December. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., from 26 December from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Book online tickets.
- Nicholas’ Village Christmas Market
- Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market
- Cologne Harbour Christmas Market
- The Angels’ Christmas Market
- The House Elves’ Winter Fairytale Christmas Market
- Stadtgarten Christmas Market
- Heavenue Cologne – The Gay Christmas Market
This incredibly adorable man-made Christmas town, located in Rudolfplatz, is one of our absolute favorites in the city. Consisting of charming half-timber houses, a sea of Christmas lights, and even its own little chapel, this ephemeral festive village will fill you with childlike wonder at the first glance. This winter wonderland is also perfectly...
Most of the visitors that come to the Cologne Christmas market will go straight to this market, nestled in the shadow of the city’s famous Cathedral, and it’s very easy to see why it gets all the attentio! However, as gorgeous as that backdrop is, in terms of festive decor, we believe there are better Christmas markets in the city. So, we recommend...
Settled next to the famous river Rhine, this charming Christmas market in Cologne stands out from the rest by playing along with its location, and embracing a very unique nautical theme. This relatively small market provides fewer options of stalls, but what it lacks in variety it makes up for with a captivating view of the river, and an open space...
This Christmas market in Cologne is located in the Neumarkt square, and it looks as magical as it sounds, with paper stars dangling high from the trees and the presence of literal angels on stilts, you feel as if you walked into festive heaven. This particular market sets a very romantic atmosphere, with its cool-toned white Christmas decor warmed ...
As mentioned previously, the Cologne Christmas market is one of the prettiest in the country, and this specific location takes the gold as the most exquisitely decorated Christmas market in Cologne. Stepping into The House Elves’ Winter Fairytale Christmas Market is like stepping right into a Christmas world out of an old storybook. Everything is j...
If what you want is a more laid-back vibe, and would rather blend in with the locals, instead of the tourist crowds, you need to visit the Stadtgarten Christmas market. Nestled under the trees of a city park, this Cologne Christmas market gives off some real “magical-village-in-the-middle-of-an-enchanted-forest” vibes. And, while being located in t...
NOTE: This Christmas market will not be on this year, but will hopefully be making a comeback in future years so we have included this info based on previous years for your reference. The Christmas markets in Cologne are known for their unique personalities and themes, and the one located in Heavenue (previously known as Christmas Avenue) fits the ...
Nov 24, 2023 · The Christmas market can be easily accessed from Cologne’s main train station or from the Heumarkt (lines 1, 5, 7, 9) and Rathaus (line 5) stations.
The Christmas Market in Cologne’s Old Town is known for having the largest ice skating rink. This market captivates visitors with its fairytale-like atmosphere and variety of winter sports , including curling.
The market stands offer a wide spectrum of handcrafted gifts, festive delicacies and traditional Christmas decorations. The Christmas markets offer activities for young and old. Children can have fun on carousels and ice-skating rinks while the grown-ups shop to their hearts’ content and enjoy the delights of the season.
And while there are dozens of Christmas markets scattered in and around the city, in this guide, we'll be sharing with you what we think are the six most captivating Christmas markets in Cologne, each offering a different theme with its own unique blend of traditional crafts, twinkling lights, delectable treats, and heartwarming festivities.
