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Cologne Harbour Christmas Market

Free of charge

Event location

Köln, Am Schokoladenmuseum Köln

Dates

Next date:14.11.2025
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Time

Start:11:00
End:22:00

Modern and in a picturesque setting right on the Rhine, next to the Chocolate Museum, the modern harbour Christmas market presents itself with 70 stalls in snow-white pagoda tents that remind of ships' sails. In addition to high-quality goods and handicrafts, there are culinary delights from the region and all over the world, and on the large, real three-master wooden ship, hot mulled wine invites you to linger. A varied entertainment program including shanties and pirates and the "Lighthouse Spelunke" underline the christmassy harbour atmosphere. As a further highlight, a Ferris wheel with an impressive 48m height is integrated again this year – with an incomparable view over Cologne, the Cathedral and the Rhine and of course the sparkling harbour Christmas market.

Special tip: From 26th December 2024 to 1st January 2025, the Christmas market will be transformed into a New Year's market – perfect for a relaxing stroll at the turn of the year with food, drinks and a ride on the Ferris wheel.

Important information about the event

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