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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Experience the festive winter season in Rheinbach! Our event guide presents all the noteworthy activities and events during the Advent season in our historic city on the Rhine.

Around the historic marketplace and main street, the city center transforms into an atmospheric winter landscape. The traditional Christmas market with its regional specialties, craft stalls, and cultural performances extends from the town hall to St. Martin's Parish Church. The neighboring cities of Bonn and Meckenheim, just 20 minutes away, complement the winter offerings with their own festivities.

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Rheinbach Holiday Light Displays

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Hundreds of glowing animal and fantasy figures on 20 hectares of zoo grounds.

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The China Lights festival transforms Cologne Zoo into a colorful evening light spectacle for six weeks in winter. Hundreds of glowing animal and fantasy figures illuminate the zoo grounds. The light course begins at the zoo entrance and includes various themed areas like "Marine Worlds" and "Treasures of Nature".

Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne China Lights at the Zoo

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Rheinbach Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Over 70,000 LEDs and Power-LEDs illuminate the entire Roncalliplatz in the evening, creating a cozy atmosphere.

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The Cologne Christmas Market at the Dom features 150 festively decorated stalls with handicrafts, gifts, and food. Approximately 300 Herrnhuter stars shine on the sales stands and central stage.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market

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Ferris wheel with breathtaking views of the Christmas market and the cathedral.

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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 50-meter-high Ferris wheel, which offers a breathtaking view of the Christmas market, the cathedral, and the Rhine.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Harbour Christmas Market

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Unique atmosphere with cozy alleys and Santa boot mugs.

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The Nikolausdorf on Rudolfplatz offers a charming atmosphere with cozy alleys and a lively stage program. Visitors can enjoy mulled wine from the Santa boot mug and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Village of St. Nicholas

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Enchanting angels and living snow owls under a starry sky.

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

Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Market of Angels

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Spectacular ice rink and ice stock shooting

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Heinzels Wintermärchen offers a rich variety of specialties, handicrafts, and gifts. The over 100 market stalls are divided into different themed lanes and small squares, stretching across Alter Markt and Heumarkt. The highlight is the spectacular ice rink and ice stock shooting, which is fun for both young and old.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Heinzels Winter Fairytale

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Round trip through four popular Christmas markets in Cologne.

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The Cologne Christmas Market Express conveniently takes you from one Christmas market to another in Cologne. The round trip includes four of the most popular Christmas markets: the Christmas Market at the Cathedral, the Christmas Market at the Alter Markt, the Harbour Christmas Market at the Chocolate Museum, and the Market of Angels at Neumarkt.

Where: Cologne | More Info: Cologne Christmas Market Express

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Unique themed markets with traditional craftsmanship and culinary delights.

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The Düsseldorf Christmas market offers a diverse selection of local and international delicacies as well as handmade and Christmas-themed products. The various themed markets invite visitors to stroll and linger, while the festively decorated stalls create a romantic Christmas atmosphere.

Where: Düsseldorf | More Info: Düsseldorf Christmas Market

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Over 160 sales stalls with handmade and culinary offerings.

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The Bonner Weihnachtsmarkt is traditionally located on Münster-, Bottler-, and Friedensplatz, as well as in Windeckstraße and Vivatsgasse. Over 160 sales stalls offer handmade and culinary offerings.

Where: Bonn | More Info: Bonn Christmas Market

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