Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral
KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach

Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral

Free of charge

Event location

Köln, Roncalliplatz

Dates

Next date:12.12.2025
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Time

Start:11:00
End:22:00

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

  • Friday, 12 Dec 2025
    Start: 11:00
    End: 22:00
    Saturday, 13 Dec 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 22:00
    Sunday, 14 Dec 2025
    Start: 11:00
    End: 21:00
    Monday, 15 Dec 2025
    Start: 11:00
    End: 21:00
    Tuesday, 16 Dec 2025
    Start: 11:00
    End: 21:00
    Wednesday, 17 Dec 2025
    Start: 11:00
    End: 21:00
    Thursday, 18 Dec 2025
    Start: 11:00
    End: 22:00
    Friday, 19 Dec 2025
    Start: 11:00
    End: 22:00
    Saturday, 20 Dec 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 22:00
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