Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Leverkusen with our comprehensive winter guide. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find all essential information about winter events in our city.
The historic Wiesdorfer Platz transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while the city's pedestrian zone is adorned with festive lighting. Various venues stretch from the traditional Rathaus-Galerie to Neuland-Park, featuring craftsmanship, regional specialties, and cultural performances. The neighboring cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf complement the region's winter offerings with their well-known Christmas markets.
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77 light installations with over 11,000 LED lights and 17,000 meters of light chains.
China Lights at Cologne Zoo transforms the zoo into a colorful evening light spectacle. Hundreds of glowing animal and fantasy figures illuminate the zoo grounds in an Asian style.
Where: Cologne | More Info: China Lights at the Cologne Zoo
More than 70,000 LEDs and Power-LEDs illuminate the light tent and the tree.
The Cologne Christmas Market at the Dom features 150 festively decorated stalls with handicrafts, gifts, and food. Approximately 300 Herrnhuter stars light up the sales stands and central stage.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market
Ferris wheel with an impressive 50 meters height
The Cologne Harbor Christmas Market at the Chocolate Museum offers a stylish and maritime atmosphere with around 70 diverse stalls. Friendly "seafarers" offer fish specialties, fine foods, and drinks from around the world. A special highlight is the Ferris wheel with an impressive 50 meters height, offering a breathtaking view of the Christmas market, cathedral, and Rhine.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Harbour Christmas Market
Unique Feature: Hot drinks from the Santa boot mug.
Nikolausdorf is a charmingly decorated Christmas market on Rudolfplatz, located between Neumarkt and the trendy Belgian Quarter. Here, both large and small enjoy a lively stage program, hot drinks from the Santa boot mug, and festive magic between the cozy alleys.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Village of St. Nicholas
Unique angels and mythical creatures along with a unique starry night sky backdrop.
The Market of the Angels offers a diverse selection of culinary specialties, handmade crafts, and gifts in a festive holiday atmosphere.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Market of Angels
Diverse exhibitors and culinary offerings.
The Stadtgarten Christmas market offers a variety of selected items from unique craftsmanship to exquisite design. It features a diverse culinary selection and homemade mulled wine from organic cultivation.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Stadtgarten Christmas Market
Experience history through an app or slideshow projected onto the Torburg.
The Veedelsadvent on Chlodwigplatz offers a diverse selection of culinary delights, art, and entertainment. Retailers, gastronomes, associations, and artists from the Veedel and the region showcase their offerings. The project hut displays the social projects of non-profit organizations.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Vrings Advent
Spectacular ice rink and diverse themed alleys.
Heinzels Wintermärchen is a Christmas market in Cologne's Old Town, featuring over 100 stalls and a spectacular ice rink. Visitors can enjoy traditional specialties, handicrafts, and gifts. Children can form sugar sticks, forge their names on hammers, and experience much more.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Heinzels Winter Fairytale
Sustainable and handmade products from all over Germany.
The Super Christmas Market offers a wide range of innovative products, from fashion and accessories to art and design. Approximately 60 local artists and designers present their handmade and sustainable creations. Visitors can enjoy delicious craft and bio-drinks and discover various food options.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Super Christmas Market
A Ferris wheel with impressive 48m height.
The Cologne Harbor Christmas Market at the Chocolate Museum offers a picturesque atmosphere directly on the Rhine with 70 stalls in white pagodas that resemble ship sails. Visitors can find high-quality goods and handicrafts, culinary delights from the region and around the world, as well as hot mulled wine at the large wooden three-masted ship. A diverse entertainment program including shanties and pirates enhances the festive harbor atmosphere. As a highlight, there is also a Ferris wheel with impressive 48m height, offering breathtaking views of Cologne, the cathedral, and the Rhine.
Where: Cologne | More Info: Christmas Market at the Chocolate Museum
Handmade crafts and diverse entertainment program
The New Year's Market at the Chocolate Museum features handmade crafts, mulled wine, and a diverse entertainment program including shanties and pirates. After December 23, the market transforms into a cozy New Year's market with warming drinks and regional culinary offerings.
Where: Cologne | More Info: New Year's Market at the Chocolate Museum