View of the Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral
KölnTourismus GmbH, Dieter Jacobi, View of the Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral

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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