🎄 Christmas market walk · all cities
Christmas market walk Cologne
From the market at the cathedral via the angels’ market at Neumarkt down to the Rhine and the harbour Christmas market by the chocolate museum.
- 🚶 2.9 km
- ⏱ about 45 min walking
- 📍 Start: Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
- 🗓 from 13 Nov
Not going alone? Share the walk with friends!
The three markets – in this order
Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
🗓 16 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026
🕰 Sun–Wed 11am–9pm, Thu/Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm
ℹ️ Closed on 22 Nov.
📍 Roncalliplatz, 50667 Köln · On the map ↗
Markt der Engel am Neumarktdate provisional
🗓 16 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026
🕰 Opening hours with the organiser
📍 Neumarkt, 50667 Köln · On the map ↗
Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt am Rheinauhafendate provisional
🗓 13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
🕰 Opening hours with the organiser
ℹ️ By the chocolate museum.
📍 Rheinauhafen, 50678 Köln · On the map ↗
As of 31 Oct 2026 · dates and times as published by cities and organisers, no guarantee – please check before you go.
Tip
The market at the cathedral is closed on 22 Nov. The path along the Rhine is well lit in the evening.
In the planner
The planner shows the walk on the map, guides you from market to market with voice prompts and tells you whether a market is open on your day. Fancy a longer walk? Just add wishes like “longer” or “through the park”.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom in 2026?
Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom: 16 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026. Opening hours: Sun–Wed 11am–9pm, Thu/Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm. Closed on 22 Nov.
How far apart are the Christmas markets in Cologne?
The round over all three markets is about 2.9 km – around 45 minutes of walking, not counting time at the markets.
Which markets are on the round?
Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom, Markt der Engel am Neumarkt, Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt am Rheinauhafen.
Can I load the round onto my phone or share it?
Yes. Open the round in the planner with map and navigation, share it as a link with friends, and with a free account take it along as GPX or PDF.