Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral
KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach

Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral

Free of charge

Event location

Köln, Roncalliplatz
Duration
16.11.2026 - 23.12.2026
Next date:
Monday 16.11.2026 11:00 - 21:00 hours
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In the heart of Cologne, the Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral awaits its visitors at the foot of the impressive cathedral with a huge decorated Christmas tree.
From this centerpiece of the Christmas market, a twinkling starlight tent stretches across Roncalliplatz.
Selected arts and crafts, organic delicacies and a colorful Christmas stage program with over 100 free events attract countless guests to stroll and browse every year. In addition, the Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral has been ISO-certified as a sustainable event since this year.

Tip: From Tuesday to Thursday, there is a children's program at the Christmas market with Punch and Judy shows, face painting and plays.

Important information about the event

  • DateTime
    Monday, 16 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 17 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 18 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 19 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Friday, 20 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 21 Nov 202610:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 23 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 24 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 25 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 26 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Friday, 27 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 28 Nov 202610:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 29 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Monday, 30 Nov 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 1 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 2 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 3 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Friday, 4 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 5 Dec 202610:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 6 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Monday, 7 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 8 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 9 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 10 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Friday, 11 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 12 Dec 202610:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 13 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Monday, 14 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 15 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 16 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 17 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Friday, 18 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 19 Dec 202610:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 20 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Monday, 21 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 22 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 23 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
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Event location

Roncalliplatz

Roncalliplatz 50667 Köln

Contact

KW Kölner Weihnachtsgesellschaft mbH

Goethestraße 2 51379 Leverkusen

+49 (0) 2171 39 91 92 2

Email

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