Organizing 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 in this magical time of year.
Christmas Markets in Cologne
The discovery of the Christmas markets in Cologne can only begin with the one at the Cathedral, open from November 23 to December 23.
Another historic market is the one set up inside the Stadtgarten park, with 45 wooden stalls.
Very charming is the market based on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, in Rudolfplatz: perfect for families on vacation in Cologne but magical also simply for young people and adults.
There is even a floating Christmas market: it is set up from November 24 to December 21 on board the ship MS Wappen von Köln.
Other classic markets are the angels in Neumarkt square, the one located in the old town, and the one found in the port area, right on the Rhine bank.
Seven Christmas markets in Cologne for seven different styles but the feeling of anticipation and wonder for Christmas and for the magical atmosphere it brings with it is always the same.
Visiting Cologne at Christmas is, therefore, recommended as it is possible not only to discover Christmas stalls but also to savor typical dishes of local tradition.
Moreover, by purchasing the Cologne WelcomeCard you can gain access to museums, monuments, and attractions, while also freely using the public transport service.
An inexpensive break in Cologne, to visit the Christmas markets and to appreciate the many shades of this interesting German city.
