Opening hours & directions
Opening hours
The elves of the Heinzels Wintermärchen Christmas market enchant visitors until well into January. Here is a list of latest current opening hours.
Heinzel’s Winter Fairytale:
23 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 – daily from 11 am
Heumarkt
23 November 2026 to
10 January 2027
daily 11 am – 10 pm
(until 30 December 2026)
daily 11 am – 9 pm
(from 31 December 2026)
Closed on: December 24/25
Alter Markt
November 23 to December 23
daily 11 AM–10 PM
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Over 100 stalls, 10 different themed laneways, piazzas and Germany’s finest open-air ice rink.
Directions
Park + Ride:
We recommend using the Park+Ride car park on the edge of the inner-city when visiting the Christmas market.
By metro:
The Christmas market can be easily accessed from Cologne’s main train station or from the Heumarkt (lines 1, 5, 7, 9) and Rathaus (line 5) stations.
By car:
When in the inner city, be aware of the electronic car-park routing system, and use the Heumarkt, Groß St. Martin, Philharmonie or Dom parking buildings.
Christmas Market Express:
During the Christmas market, the Christmas Market Express will operate services between all of Cologne’s Christmas markets. For more information, visit www.bimmelbahnen.de