TOP 5 Christmas Markets in Cologne

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Discover the TOP 5 Christmas Markets in Cologne! After reading this blog you will know where to enjoy the Christmas spirit. Want to get the most out of your trip to Cologne? Play a City Game in Cologne

Dom Market Cologne

Dom Market at Cologne Cathedral

The most famous Christmas market by the Cologne Cathedral. With a 25m high Christmas tree, it attracts many visitors from around the world. Here, there are dozens of chalets selling different kinds of stuff from Christmas gifts to delicious foods.

Heinzels Winter Fairytale

Located by the Cologne Old Town by the Alter market and Heumarkt, Henzels Winter Fairytale is the largest Cologne Christmas Markets. The alleyways here are filled with wooden chalets with toys, sweets, and decors. It also has ice rinks where you can enjoy winter sports. Last but not least, the best thing about this market is the delicious Glühwein that would warm you up from the cold weather.

Heinzels Winter Fairytale
Market of Angels Cologne Christmas Market

Market of Angels

Located by the Newmarket, visiting the Market of Angels is a must. With treetops twinkling with illuminated stars and people dressed as angels, it is the best place to enjoy the Christmas spirit. Try some typical german foods such as flammekueche, pretzels, and kartoffelpfannkuchen.

Cologne Harbour Christmas Market

Cologne Harbour Christmas Market is one of the smaller markets in Cologne. Alongside the Rhine river, the streets are filled with candy-coloured houses and twinkling lights. There are many white tents selling handmade unique gifts such as stools, wine holders, pictures, etc.

Cologne Harbour Christmas Market
Stadtgarden Market

Stadtgarden Market

Stadtgarden Market is located the farthest from the centre of Cologne. It is the perfect place to go to grab a drink with friends. Same as the other markets, it also has many stalls selling different Christmas goods.

Discover like a local! TOP 5 Christmas Markets in Cologne

After discovering Cologne with our City Game, it is time to enjoy the Christmas holiday! Which of the top 5 Christmas markets in Cologne will you visit? Let us know in the comments below and go check it out!

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