Weekendo
Harbour Christmas Market (Chocolate Museum, Cologne)
On the Rhine in front of the Chocolate Museum, the harbour market is the first in Cologne to open and stays open until 3 January.
opens Sat 14 November, 11:00
Phantasialand – Wintertraum
Phantasialand · Brühl, GermanySeason14 November – 24 January 2027
Todayclosed
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Whereoutdoors
Dated tickets online only, price by date and availability: from €30 (opening deal until 16 November), up to €78. No ticket desk on site. Parking (P1 Mystery, P2 China) €8 per car per day.
About the event
During Wintertraum almost all of Phantasialand's rides operate, including its headline roller coasters. Seven big shows are on, three indoors and four outdoors, and the evening ends with 'Magic Symphony' and daily fireworks (replaced by a small light-and-music finale in strong wind). At dusk the themed areas light up, including the 'Lights of Memories' trail, and there is ice skating too. The park is closed on 24 and 25 December, 1 January and 12–13 January; on 31 December it closes at 6 pm. Tip: there is no ticket desk at the gate – dated tickets are sold online only and prices rise with demand, so book early.
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Opening hours
Some rides may close in bad weather; the fireworks are cancelled in strong wind. Subject to change by the park.
| Monday | 11:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–20:00 |
- Thu 24 December — closed. Closed on Christmas Eve.
- Fri 25 December — closed. Closed on Christmas Day.
- Thu 31 December — 11:00–18:00. Closes early at 6 pm on New Year's Eve.
- Fri 1 January — closed. Closed on New Year's Day.
- Tue 12 January — closed. Closed.
- Wed 13 January — closed. Closed.
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
Markt der Engel – Angels' Market (Neumarkt, Cologne)
On Neumarkt in the heart of the shopping district, the Angels' Market glows with thousands of star lights in the trees and angels strolling between white stalls.
Nikolausdorf – St Nicholas Village (Rudolfplatz, Cologne)
In front of the medieval Hahnentorburg gate, a 'village' of huts where St Nicholas makes his rounds every day and local Kölsch bands play in the evening.
Heinzels Wintermärchen (Cologne Old Town)
Cologne's market of the Heinzelmännchen house elves spreads over Alter Markt and Heumarkt, with a large open-air ice rink running into January.
Zülpich Christmas market
Christmas market in Zülpich (Siechhaus-Café) — from 12 December to 13 December 2026, 11:00–18:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
Right below the cathedral's twin spires on Roncalliplatz, Cologne's best-known market brings red-roofed stalls, a giant tree and a canopy of lights.
Phantasialand – Wintertraum25 markets nearby