Planning a trip at this time of year often leads to considering the idea of visiting Christmas markets: in Cologne there are as many as seven, including some truly original ones.
The city is easily accessible, also thanks to low-cost flights connecting Cologne with Bari, Rome, Venice, Bologna, Milan, and Pisa, so it is not at all difficult to find the right combination during this magical time of the year.
Cologne Christmas Markets
The discovery of the Christmas markets in Cologne can only start from the one at the Cathedral, open from November 23rd to December 23rd.
Another historic market is set up inside the Stadtgarten park, featuring 45 wooden stalls.
Very charming is the market based on the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, in Rudolfplatz: perfect for families on holiday in Cologne but magical also simply for teenagers and adults.
There is even a floating Christmas market: it is set up from November 24th to December 21st aboard the MS Wappen von Köln ship.
Other classic markets include the angels market in Neumarkt square, the one located in the old town, and the one found in the harbor area, right on the banks of the Rhine.
Seven Christmas markets in Cologne, for seven different styles, but the feeling of anticipation and wonder for Christmas and for the magical atmosphere that it brings is always the same.
Visiting Cologne at Christmas is, therefore, recommended because it is possible not only to discover Christmas stalls but also to savor typical dishes of the local tradition.
Moreover, by purchasing the Cologne WelcomeCard, you can gain access to museums, monuments, and attractions, as well as freely use the public transport service.
An inexpensive stop in Cologne to visit the Christmas markets and appreciate the many nuances of this fascinating German city.
