Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
Experience the magic of Christmas beneath the majestic Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral. More than 140 festive stalls, traditional crafts, and Glühwein await!
140+ Stalls
From 10/11 AM
FREE Entry
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Closed Sunday, November 22. Dates are provisional.
Visit after dark for magical Christmas lights!
Handcrafted ornaments, wooden toys, nutcrackers, nativity scenes, candles, and unique German Christmas decorations.
Warm mulled wine in collectible mugs, Lebkuchen (gingerbread), roasted almonds, hot chocolate, and traditional German pastries.
Bratwurst, Reibekuchen (potato pancakes), Flammlachs (grilled salmon), Kartoffelpuffer, and other hearty German fare.
The 25-meter tall Christmas tree in front of the cathedral, decorated with thousands of lights, creates a stunning backdrop.
The magnificent Gothic cathedral illuminated at night provides a breathtaking setting unique to this Christmas market.
Enjoy live music, carol singers, and the cathedral's own choir performing during the Christmas season.
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Roncalliplatz
Right next to Cologne Cathedral
50667 Köln, Germany
Exit at Köln Hauptbahnhof (1-min walk)
The Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market 2026 runs from Monday, November 16 to Wednesday, December 23, 2026. It is closed Sunday, November 22. Hours are Sunday–Wednesday 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Thursday–Friday 11:00 AM–10:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM–10:00 PM. Dates and hours are provisional.
Yes, entry to the Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market is completely free. The market is an outdoor event on Roncalliplatz square, right next to the cathedral. You only pay for food, drinks, and items you purchase from the stalls.
The market features more than 140 stalls selling traditional German Christmas items including handcrafted ornaments, nativity scenes, wooden toys, candles, nutcrackers, and gifts. Food stalls offer Glühwein, Lebkuchen, roasted almonds, Bratwurst, and other seasonal treats.
Yes. Tourist visits generally run 10:00 AM–5:45 PM Monday–Saturday and 1:30 PM–4:30 PM on Sundays and public holidays. Christmas-period access can change, so check the official cathedral notice before travelling. Tower and Treasury tickets are sold separately.
The Christmas market is located on Roncalliplatz, directly next to Cologne Cathedral. It's a 1-minute walk from Köln Hauptbahnhof (main train station). Take any S-Bahn or regional train to Köln Hbf, exit the station, and the cathedral and market are immediately visible.
Make the most of your trip to Cologne Cathedral