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:

November 25, 2024 to January 5, 2025, daily from 11 AM

Heumarkt

November 25, 2024 to January 5, 2025

daily 11 AM–10 PM
(from December 26: 11 AM–9 PM)

Closed on:
November 24 and December 24/25

Alter Markt

November 25 to December 23

daily 11 AM–10 PM

Closed on: November 24

Market map

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