The Cologne Harbour Christmas Market is a maritime-themed market that takes place in a picturesque setting overlooking the Rhine, next to the Chocolate Museum. There are over 70 market stalls in snow-white pagoda tents reminiscent of ships’ sails.
Visitors can enjoy regional specialties and international cuisine, as well as fish specialties that fit the theme of the market. On the large, real three-masted wooden ship traditional glühwein (hot mulled wine) is served, while the Harbour Lighthouse Pub is serving “Feuerzangenbowle” (fire-tongs punch) and mulled beer. New this year is the Craftbeer Maritime Container offering international beers, beer tastings and hot gin cider.
Adding to the magic, a towering 48-meter Ferris wheel offers breathtaking views of Cologne’s skyline, featuring the majestic Cathedral, the winding Rhine River, and the twinkling lights of the harbour Christmas market below. The festive harbour comes alive with entertainment, including sea shanties and pirate performances at the “Lighthouse Spelunke.”
The Cologne Harbour Christmas Market is one of six Christmas markets in Cologne. Click here to check out the other Christmas markets in Cologne.
2025 Dates
14 November – 23 December 2025
Opening hours
Monday: 11am – 9pm
Tuesday: 11am – 9pm
Wednesday: 11am – 9pm
Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday: 11am – 10pm
Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 11am – 9pm
Exceptional opening hours
- 16 November 2025: 1pm – 9pm
- 23 November 2025: 6pm – 9pm
Find more markets in Cologne or more Christmas markets in Germany!
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