Ice rink at a Christmas market, surrounded by lights and decorated trees. Cologne Cathedral can be seen in the background.
KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach, Ice rink at a Christmas market, surrounded by lights and decorated trees. Cologne Cathedral can be seen in the background.

Heinzel's winter fairy tale

Free of charge

Event location

Köln, Heumarkt und Alter Markt
Duration
23.11.2026 - 10.01.2027
Next date:
Monday 23.11.2026 11:00 - 22:00 hours
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Heinzel's Winter Fairy Tale is a unique Christmas market experience that takes place in the heart of Cologne's Old Town. Spread across the Alter Markt and Heumarkt squares, this cozy event puts the legend of Cologne's Heinzelmännchen in the spotlight. It offers a variety of themed alleyways and presents artisans from all over Europe showcasing their skills. A special highlight of this Christmas market is the spectacular ice skating rink on the Heumarkt, which offers an unforgettable experience for all visitors. Heinzels Wintermärchen is open until January 4, 2026 and offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy the festive atmosphere in Cologne.

Important information about the event

  • DateTime
    Monday, 23 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Tuesday, 24 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Wednesday, 25 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Thursday, 26 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Friday, 27 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 28 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 29 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 30 Nov 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Tuesday, 1 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Wednesday, 2 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Thursday, 3 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Friday, 4 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 5 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 6 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 7 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Tuesday, 8 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Wednesday, 9 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Thursday, 10 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Friday, 11 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 12 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 13 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 14 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Tuesday, 15 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Wednesday, 16 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Thursday, 17 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Friday, 18 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 19 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 20 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 21 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Tuesday, 22 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Wednesday, 23 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Saturday, 26 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Sunday, 27 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Monday, 28 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Tuesday, 29 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Wednesday, 30 Dec 202611:00 - 22:00 hours
    Thursday, 31 Dec 202611:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 1 Jan 202711:00 - 21:00 hours
    Saturday, 2 Jan 202711:00 - 21:00 hours
    Sunday, 3 Jan 202711:00 - 21:00 hours
    Monday, 4 Jan 202711:00 - 21:00 hours
    Tuesday, 5 Jan 202711:00 - 21:00 hours
    Wednesday, 6 Jan 202711:00 - 21:00 hours
    Thursday, 7 Jan 202711:00 - 21:00 hours
    Friday, 8 Jan 202711:00 - 21:00 hours
    Saturday, 9 Jan 202711:00 - 21:00 hours
    Sunday, 10 Jan 202711:00 - 21:00 hours
  • Christmas market: free admission Ice skating: adults from € 7,50 (Köln-Pass), children from € 5,00 (children’s day)Rent of skates costs a fee.
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Event location

Heumarkt und Alter Markt

Heumarkt und Alter Markt 50667 Köln

Contact

Heinzel GmbH

Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a 50678 Köln

+49 (0) 221 955 645 469

Email

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