Most visitors want something small to take home for family and friends. You can buy it at the cathedral, or order it online, which is easier when your hand luggage is already full.
Cologne Cathedral gift shop: where to buy souvenirs
KölnShop am Dom
Run by KölnTourismus, directly opposite the cathedral at Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1. It sells souvenirs, Cologne gifts and city tickets.
Listed hours: Monday–Saturday 09:00–20:00, Sunday 10:00–17:00. Hours can change on holidays, so check before a special trip.
Souvenir shops in the Old Town
A few minutes' walk south, the shops around Alter Markt sell cathedral models, magnets, mugs and glassware.
From mid-November the Christmas market next to the cathedral adds craft stalls and decorations.
Flying home? Snow globes and perfume over 100 ml count as liquids at airport security. Buy them online, or pack them in checked luggage.
Popular Cologne Cathedral souvenirs
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3D fridge magnet of the cathedral
The classic small souvenir: a 3D fridge magnet of the cathedral.
Cologne Cathedral snow globe
A snow globe with the cathedral inside. Snow globes count as liquids at airport security, so ordering one is easier than flying home with it.
Cologne Cathedral cookie cutter
A cookie cutter in the shape of the cathedral, for Christmas biscuits. Small, cheap to post and useful every year.
3D pop-up card: Cologne skyline
A fold-out card of the skyline with the cathedral at its centre. Fits in any envelope.
Cologne mug
Mugs with the Cologne skyline or typical words in the local dialect.
Cologne Cathedral LED lamp
A small LED table lamp in the shape of the Cologne skyline, for a desk or bedside table.
The original Eau de Cologne
"Cologne" as a word for fragrance comes from this city. Eau de Cologne was first made here in the early 18th century, and 4711 is still the name most people know. For anyone who has visited, it is the most "Cologne" gift there is.
4711 Eau de Cologne
The classic citrus Eau de Cologne, named after the house number of its original address on Glockengasse, a short walk from the cathedral. A 50 ml bottle fits the carry-on liquids rule.
Cologne skyline canvas
A wide panorama print of the Cologne skyline with the cathedral, for a living room or office.
Cathedral models and puzzles
For someone who loves architecture or building things. The full comparison, including the question of a LEGO set, is on our model kits page.
Revell 3D Puzzle: Cologne Cathedral
179 foam pieces that slot together into a 35 cm model of the cathedral. No glue or tools needed.
Ravensburger 1000-piece: Kölner Dom
A 70 × 50 cm jigsaw of the cathedral from Ravensburger's Germany collection.
Paper model of the cathedral
Cut-and-glue card models of the cathedral, from simple kits to the detailed Schreiber-Bogen at 1:300 scale.
Gift ideas by person
For him and for Father's Day
A model kit to build, such as the Revell 3D puzzle, the metal model or a brick-built cathedral, or a bottle of 4711.
For her, Mother's Day or Valentine's Day
4711 Eau de Cologne, the skyline LED lamp or a canvas of the skyline, especially if you visited Cologne together.
For children
The Revell 3D puzzle (ages 10+ on the box), the cookie cutter for baking together, or a snow globe.
Small gifts for colleagues
A fridge magnet, a pop-up card or a cookie cutter. Light, cheap to post and easy to hand out.
Buying for Christmas? See Christmas gifts from Cologne, including Black Friday dates.
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