Cologne is one of germanys best spots to experience the german christmas. Dec 28, 2015 4 days in cologne germany at christmastime. Although it was quite crowded, it felt safe and fun. This market is the most beautiful christmas markets in cologne, it takes place in cathedral square, the market is made up of 160 wooden chalets, its an exhibition of small works of art and craft where you can enjoy delicacies. A magical fournight cologne and dusseldorf christmas market break breakfast, flights and train travel included. Dec 23, 2019 cologne christmas market if you fancy travelling a little further afield for your christmas shopping, cologne is well worth the trip. Some christmas markets will be closed on 25 and 26 december. Large cologne maps for free download and print high.
Tips for going to the cologne christmas market before we get to the best cologne christmas market locations, i have a few tips for visiting the cologne christmas markets to keep in mind. The strasbourg christams market in france is the oldest market in the country, dating back to 1570 so its no surprise that the city considers itself the capital of christmas. Cologne christmas market christmas in cologne eurostar. Dec 27, 2014 a couple of years ago i got into a disagreement with two travel writers on twitter about christmas markets. My only challenge after sunset became taking photos of these magical markets without a tripod. Ok everyone weve read and heard so much about the excellent cologne christmas markets that we are thinking of planning ahead and seeing if we can get a good quality hotel deal for the 2018 market. How to get around the manchester christmas markets with. Christms markets ice skating climbing the cathedral. Dresdner christstollen, another typical christmas cake, blue charity booths. Christmas market in colmar, france curious cat expat. Prechristmas atmosphere at the christmas markets in bonn and the region when its cold and dark outside, the prechristmas stalls transform the squares into small christmas villages. Cologne christmas market full christmas market travel guide with details of dates, opening times, information and colour pictures cologne located in the.
Other highlights are a giant advent calendar, swimming with flickering torches in the rhine and st. Every year, from the last week in november to the end of december, the town gets taken over by all things christmassy. Striped stalls line the squares and live performances fill the air with latvian christmas songs. Cologne christmas market german christmas market tourist. The market is spread across 3 sites with the centre of activity at dome square. Nov 24, 2015 cologne has the most beautiful christmas markets of germany. However, my guide is all about visiting over a long day to try and fit it all in and cut out hotel costs, if you do want to visit over a weekend, then you can try airbnb. The stunning city of cologne is located on the rhine river in west germany and boasts a host of cross curricular activities that teachers and pupils will enjoy together under the expert guidance of their saffron appointed coordinator who will meet the group at arrivals and remain with them until the point of departure. Dont know your way around the manchester christmas markets or even where to start. Furthemore for example today the special christmas concert with participation of international singers in st. This runs between four of the cologne christmas markets. Weihnachtsmarkt at roncalliplatz in front of the cathedral is the cologne christmas market par excellence. Nov 14, 2019 the christmas market in aachen, germany. Spend your first night in a city centre hotel in cologne, and enjoy a guided city tour and welcome dinner with the group before commencing your cruise.
When the christmas markets in cologne open their gates on the last monday before advent, millions of visitors from. From 23 november to 23 december 2020 the festively decorated and differently themed cologne christmas markets will again invite people to stroll, shop and explore. How to get around the manchester christmas markets with this. Cologne has a variety of christmas markets, as befits its status as the fourth largest city in germany the most popular and bestknown is in front of the famous cologne cathedral the organisers expect over 4 million visitors each year to the 150 stands in the roncalliplatz but there are quite a few others on offer some in the centre and some in. Christmas market in the heart of the old town the expansion of the heinzelmannchen market from 1,400m. Christmas markets are about food, about ambience and about laughing and talking with friends. You can read our information material comfortably as an epaper or download it directly from the site. The markets in colmar had the most variety of items being displayed and sold as compared to the other christmas markets i had visited. Especially for getting around the cologne christmas markets there is the christmas market express train. Before we get to the best cologne christmas market locations, i have a few tips for visiting the cologne christmas markets to keep in mind. Sie sollten sich uberlegen ihren browser zu aktualisieren. Cologne s extension is 27,6 km from east to west and 28,1 km from north to south and right in the center there is the cologne cathedral kolner dom. Detailed and highresolution maps of cologne, germany for free download. It is located next to the chocolate museum at the harbour.
I just go there and there are always people i know. Cologne christmas market is best visited when the sun goes down and the christmas lights turn on, its more magical in the evening and feels like a whole new experience. A christmas market, also known as christkindlmarkt christkindlesmarkt, christkindlmarket. This is a fun way to visit the cologne christmas markets. Either way, a mug of gluhwein will keep you warm and put you in the christmas mood. When the christmas markets in cologne open their gates on the last monday before advent, millions of visitors from around the world delight at the goods on sale at the quaintly designed huts or buden. I argued that if they saw christmas markets as shopping trips they were totally missing the point. It is one of the original markets that restarted the christmas market boom in cologne in the 70s. Manchester was the first christmas market i ever went to, and there is no shortage of festive cheer across the markets 10 sites.
Several christmas markets in cologne have plenty to offer, from selected gifts and individually crafted artisan handicraft to culinary specialities. One of germanys largest cities, cologne offers quite a few christmas markets. The cologne christmas market was like something straight out of a storybook. Cologne christmas markets the ultimate travel and advice guide. Free walking tour of the cologne christmas markets with map. In direct walking distance are cologne s wellknown shopping areas. The 10 best hotels near cologne christmas market in.
Discover the times and locations of the most popular advent markets in the city on. Today she does not even have to arrange for someone to meet at the christmas market. In 2019, cologne will have its annual christmas market from. From mulled wine and cheese to festive decorations and lanterns, weve picked. After a day of shopping, stop at the angels christmas market at.
I personally like christmas market in gdansk and its atmosphere. Furthemore for example today the special christmas concert with participation of. Visit the christmas market weihnachtsmarkt in aachen. An incredible selection of different gastronomic delights. We first visited on our honeymoon so it always feels romantic and nostalgic to us. Combine christmas shopping with pleasure on this fournight break to cologne and dusseldorf, both of which play host to magical christmas markets packed with festive cheer and merriment. Aachens main christmas market is concentrated on the large public squares around the cathedral dom and rathaus in the old town area. In this post i will share some handy tips for visiting the markets, a map with all the markets locations, and will describe colognes best christmas. Cologne has the most beautiful christmas markets of germany. We live and breathe the christmas market all year ensuring we bring a traditional, continental style of market to u. To us, they really are the embodiment of joy during the holiday season. As shopping experiences they were terrible, they said overpriced and overrated.
It is also the place for selling the local food and crafts. Colorful market booths in pop art style, decorated with romantic elements and snowwhite garlands everyone is. Aug 04, 2016 each market is bursting with christmas spirit, the wooden chalets are festooned with garlands, decorations, fairy lights and stars, making an evening visit simply magical. The atmospheric christmas market in bernkastelkues is set against the historical backdrop of the old town with its medieval squares, narrow streets and magnificent town hall. The wooden huts are wedged in between towering chestnut trees, strings of lights taut between them, and vendors sell handmade trinkets and crafts. See more ideas about cologne christmas market, christmas markets europe and german christmas markets. The range of goods available across the markets is incredible, making cologne the perfect place to start your christmas shopping.
The angels market is the big market in the neumarkt square, a little way outside the immediate city centre. It boasts a finnish village, giant ferris wheel, 20m tall christmas tree and a fairy tale forest, along with all the traditional crafts, gifts, music and eateries associated with a great christmas market. At the christmas market, i got to know people, which helped a lot to settle here. The leipzig christmas market dates back to 1458, and is open from november 26th to december 23rd 2019 it consists of more than 250 festive stalls set around the city centre. This map will help you to navigate your way around whether youve been before or this is your first time visiting to ensure that you dont miss a thing. Best christmas markets in europe wandering redhead. A couple of years ago i got into a disagreement with two travel writers on twitter about christmas markets. Discover the highlights of the rhine, dotted along the southern stretch of river from cologne to strasbourg. The ultimate christmas markets in cologne, germany. If you are in cologne in december, you must stop at this christmas market. Heidelbergs romantic christmas market california globetrotter. And, to top it all off, it has a lot of christmas markets. The cologne christmas market 2020 all you need to know.
What to eat and drink at colognes christmas markets. Cologne christmas market 2020 europes best destinations. The am dom market, located in the shadow of the unesco world heritage cologne cathedral, has an incredibly gorgeous view and features a gigantic christmas tree. The best christmas markets in cologne culture trip. Oct 27, 2017 whilst rigas christmas market is on the smaller side, it more than makes up for it with charm. Spending 24 hours visiting cologne christmas market, germany. At the end of november every year the city goes into full christmas market mode, the organisation is as efficient as. The cathedral is not only the centre and heart of cologne it is also the number one attraction in germany with more then six million visitors per year. Children in particular, will find here their christmas paradise.
On 24 december, the christmas markets close earlier. This year 2017, most of colognes christmas markets opened on november 27 th and will remain open until december 23 rd. Where would be the best and cheapest place to park on friday evening and saturday day. Every year, the city centre of cologne is touched by the magic of the festivities in the runup to christmas. Cologne cathedral christmas market is the perfect first stop on your cologne christmas market itinerary. Other products can be bought in the shops and super markets. The most christmassy festive place i have ever been to. Hotel zur malzmuhle offers free wifi, views of cologne cathedral and a restaurant with brewery. After having lived in heidelberg for a year while i studied abroad, i am continuously drawn back over and over again. Amidst all the europeanstyle food and decorations, make. The cologne harbor market, situated next to the citys famous chocolate factory, is also worth a visit and the fairytale christmas market puts a fun twist on a timeless theme. Dec 06, 2015 after having lived in heidelberg for a year while i studied abroad, i am continuously drawn back over and over again. Where to start with cologne christmas markets the first point to make is that theres not just one, but seven christmas markets situated across the city, each with its own unique theme and merchandise. But there is another christmas market in cologne which looks cute.
The map of the cologne christmas markets is at the bottom. Hello i am off to cologne 7th dec and wondered if there is a map of the christmas. A selection of the top ten best christmas markets weihnachtsmarkte to visit in germany is not easy. The bonn christmas market in the city centre sparkles every year with colourful lights and. Our thetravellers video christmas markets in cologne top 5 shows you the best ones in the city. Dusseldorf christmas market seven unique theme worlds.
Traditionally, red wine is enriched with fresh orange slices, cinnamon, cardamom and chinese anise, but hot white wine is becoming increasingly popular. The gothic cathedral with its 157m high towers was after it was finally finished in 1880 the highest building in the world. From the minute you step off the bus at bismarkplatz to karlsplatz are endless adorable christmas huts. Christmas time in darmstadt christmas market from 23.
Cologne christmas markets 2019 facts and christmas tours. The 10 best hotels near cologne christmas market in cologne. The epicentre is alberts square where youll find rustic wooden stalls and a beer hall, all overlooked by a somewhat intimidating santa claus statue. In the citys heart the christmas market at cologne cathedral awaits its visitors in front. At a glance 25th november 23rd december 2019 daily from 11 am 10 pm city map. The house gnomes will be opening their traditional christmas market in the heart of colognes old town. Cologne during the christmas season is one of the best places to be. The old pictorial part of town with its rustic brewing houses can also be reached within. Colognes christmas markets attract millions of visitors from all over the world every year.
Visit four traditional brewhouses with a guide, savoring a glass of kolschcolognes signature beer styleat each. Dec 08, 2017 the old town christmas market at night. Advent is the time for christmas markets and cologne is, of course, no exception. The best christmas markets of cologne, germany girlswanderlust. Visit the christmas market weihnachtsmarkt in aachen, germany. In front of the impressive backdrop of colognes landmark, the cathedral christmas market awaits visitors with its 160 attractively designed wooden pavilions. You too can savour the unique atmosphere of this metropolis on the rhine at this special time of year. From mulled wine and cheese to festive decorations and lanterns, weve picked out the best spots this year and where to find them. Info on why to visit, where to stay, unique places to see. The city has several markets, the largest of which are in the centre of the city near the magnificent cathedral and centred around an enormous christmas tree. One magical december, we spent two weeks in cologne and went to a christmas market at least every other day. During the christmas season, the town comes alive with sections of the christmas market spread out throughout the entire town. We absolutely loved seeing all of the darling treats and holiday items. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in cologne.
The small christmas market at the stadtgarten park is a favourite among locals who appreciate the quieter cosy and rustic atmosphere, but only a few tourists venture out that far. The cathedral, which combines styles from the carolingian era to the present, is the perfect background to the market and particularly romantic when covered in snow. Cologne christmas markets 2019 german christmas markets. Cologne christmas market if you fancy travelling a little further afield for your christmas shopping, cologne is well worth the trip. Nov 02, 2019 visit the best german weihnachtsmarkte christkindlesmarkt the list of the top ten best christmas markets in germany include nuremberg, dresden, berlin, frankfurt, munich, lubeck, leipzig, rothenburg, cologne, and dortmund. Every year, germanys most famous christmas market in nuremberg opens its stalls for visitors from all over the world, right in the middle of the city, on the. We would be very grateful for advice on the most convenient location hotel to stay for. Mulled wine is at the centre of a trip to a christmas market in germany. Probably the most attractive christmas market is the one on the alter markt in front of cologne. The cologne christmas market updated may 2020 top tips.