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Cologne(24 Nov - 23 Dec 2008)
Advent magic spreads throughout Cologne’s Old Town when seven idyllic Christmas markets open their brightly illuminated gates in late November.
More than 160 stalls offer a large scale of traditional goods and handcrafted gifts. Each one has its own flair. Their sparkling lights and peaceful atmosphere attract millions of visitors from all over the world every year.
Traditional Handmade Christmas Gifts
Wonderful spicy aromas of cinnamon stars, baked apples and roasted almonds fill your nose. Soak in this good old festive ambiance and take a Christmas stroll past lovingly decorated stalls and enticing half-timbered huts. Rummage through charming gifts to find some rare treasure: pipe-smoking wooden “Räuchermännchen”, nutcrackers, nativity figures and other appealing Christmas decoration. Young and old can look pewter pourers, wreath binders glassblowers and a blacksmith over their shoulders when they demonstrate their art.
Children’s Delight
Children’s eyes light up at Santa’s visit and the sight of nostalgic roundabouts. And there is more – magic acts, jugglery, Medieval musicians, Christmas cribs and intricately decorated trees. Of course, they will try their luck at the countless toy stands or practise their pirouettes and “Rittbergers” on the large ice rink at Heumarkt square.
Typical German Christmas Treats
Don’t miss the chance to indulge yourself in typical German culinary delights: the famous “Christstollen” yeast cakes, “Lebkuchen” soft gingerbread cookies and Marzipan almond confections. Also try the mandatory “Glühwein” a hot spiced wine in mugs to warm chilly hands.
Festive Cultural Christmas Programme
To round off your Christmas spirit, you can enjoy a festive cultural programme with exhibitions, musicals, operas or concerts.
Experience Christmas magic in Cologne!
T:+ 49 221 22 130400
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Experience Christmas magic in Cologne!
Christmas Market at the Cologne Cathedral
The Christmas market at the Cathedral,
voted as the most beautiful in Europe by the trade press
Angels Market , Christmas at Neumarkt Sq
In the heart of the Cathedral city you can find one
of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany.
Christmas Market in the Old Town
'Home of Heinzelmannchen'
In the middle of the historic and idyllic Cologne,
Old Town stands this rustic Christmas market.
Fairytale Christmas Market at
Rudolfplatz Square
Just a ten minute walk from Neumarkt,
the Fairytale Christmas Market is at Rudolfplatz
Christmas Market on Board
the 'MS Wappen von Koln' Ship
From Europe's largest floating Christmas market,
with over forty stalls, you get a truly dreamlike view
of the Cologne Old Town and the Cathedral.
Medieval Christmas Market at the
Chocolate Museum
Lovingly designed and cosy medieval experience
directly at the Rhine, hand-made goods on site,
comprehensive cultural programme with concerts,
theatre, artistic jugglery and a unique live nativity.
Christmas Market at Stadtgarten Garden
Immerse yourself in the idyllic village atmosphere
of the Christmas market at Stadtgarten.45 exhibitors
will offer their goods.
27th November to 23rd December 2008.
Information for Coach Drivers
Please find a map and useful information about
parking sites
www.koelntourismus.de/en/whats-on-in-cologne/
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Cologne Cathedral, Germany |
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