Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
Experience the magic of Christmas beneath the majestic Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral. Over 150 festive stalls, traditional crafts, and Glühwein await!
150+ Stalls
11 AM - 9 PM
FREE Entry
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The market is closed on December 24 (Christmas Eve)
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 25 to Tuesday, December 23, 2026. The market is open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays). The market is closed on December 24.
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 over 150 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, Cologne Cathedral remains open during the Christmas market period. Regular opening hours apply: 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM daily (until 9:00 PM in December). You can visit the cathedral interior, attend mass, or climb the tower while also enjoying the Christmas market.
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