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Last updated: December 01, 2024


Discover the festive atmosphere of Cologne with our comprehensive event guide. From traditional Christmas markets to cultural highlights, the Cathedral City offers a diverse winter program for locals and visitors alike.

Around Cologne Cathedral, popular Christmas markets spread out, including the Home of the Heinzel at Alter Markt and Heumarkt, the romantic market at Stadtgarten, and the maritime harbor Christmas market at the Chocolate Museum. The historic old town transforms with its decorated alleys, while Hohe Straße and Schildergasse invite visitors to stroll under festive illumination.

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Ice skating in the heart of Cologne on Germany's most beautiful outdoor ice rink.

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Heinzels Wintermärchen offers a rich variety of specialties, handicrafts, and gifts. The Christmas market in Cologne's Old Town delights with its spectacular ice rink and diverse activities like ice stock shooting and handicrafts.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Heinzel’s Winter Fairytale

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Enchanting angels and unique mulled wine stands.

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The Angel Market offers a festive Christmas world with enchanting angels, the Winter Queen, and living snow owls. Special highlights include the three different mulled wine stands and the Engelbar Gabriels Wolke cocktail bar.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Market of Angels

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Diverse culinary offer and homemade mulled wine.

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The Stadtgarten Christmas market offers a variety of selected items from unique craftsmanship to exquisite design. There is a diverse culinary offer and homemade mulled wine made from organic cultivation. A child-friendly cultural program completes the offerings.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Christmas Market in the Stadtgarten

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Ferris wheel offering breathtaking views of the Christmas market and pre-Christmas Cologne.

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The Cologne Harbor Christmas Market at the Chocolate Museum offers a stylish and maritime atmosphere with around 70 diverse stalls. Here you can find high-quality goods and handicrafts, various fish specialties and drinks, as well as a diverse cultural and entertainment program.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Harbour Christmas Market

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Unique atmosphere with historic Hahnentorburg.

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The Nikolausdorf on Rudolfplatz offers a charming atmosphere with cozy village lanes and historic Hahnentorburg. Both young and old enjoy the lively stage program and hot drinks from the Santa boot mug.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Nicholas Village

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Besinnliche and feuchtfröhliche hours with mulled wine and music.

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In the beautiful courtyard of the Kartäuserkirche, the smallest Christmas market in the city takes place. Enjoying besinnliche and feuchtfröhliche hours with mulled wine and music, while the entire revenue goes to various good causes.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Christmas Market in Kartäuserkirche

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Koeln Holiday Shows and Entertainment


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Live music and rich buffet

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During the Advent season, KD offers a festive evening cruise where you can enjoy a rich buffet with many culinary highlights. The two event ships MS RheinFantasie and MS RheinMagie sparkle festively decorated in front of the nighttime panorama of Cologne's old town. An excellent live band creates a lively atmosphere, and drinks are served at your table.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

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