15th Xmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
The Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral is a trademark for the city of Cologne. The trade press nominated the Christmas market Cologne as the most beautiful Christmas market in Europe. And millions of visitors are expected also this year. Authenticity and exceptional quality are the benchmarks for this particular Christmas market. The designer Katja Schürer and Randolf Schürmann set high standards in the demanding selection of exhibitors as well as in the entire presentation and the exclusive framework program.
Top ten of Europe`s Christmas markets Nr. 1 Cologne
A survey by the respected London newspaper "The Times" states that the Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral is the unchallenged top 1 for the Christmas Tourism. For Mr. Summer of KölnTourismus attraction number one is definitely the Cologne Cathedral. He says: 'This Christmas market attracts people magnetically'. 26 percent of the Christmas tourists come from Belgium, 25 percent from Germany, 20 percent from Holland and at least 17.5 percent from England.
Germany`s most attractive Christmas Market
The Institute for Trade Research (University of Cologne) announced in 2005 that the Cologne Christmas market is by far the most popular in Germany. More than 4 million visitors and more than 1 million tourists spent more than a day in Cologne. The city`s attraction has on account of the Christmas markets has risen from 13,9% to 19,3%.
Top ten of Europe`s Christmas markets Nr. 1 Cologne
With their very special traditional, seasonal atmosphere German Christmas markets are the most popular in Europe.Mulled wine, ginger bread, childrens`eyes lit up by the magic of Advent in historic locations in cities such as Cologne, Nürnberg and Munich attract visitors from around the world - a fact proven by the TripAdvisor Top Ten List the world-wide largest online travel community. Trip Advisor.
Xmas Market collectors cups
This year we offer particularly attractive Christmas cups and stockings - very special souvenirs for visitors of the Cologne Christmas Market on the Roncalli Square in front of the magnificent gothic cathedral. They are available with or without mulled wine for 2,50 Euros at the Marzipan Stall 138 and for collectors : former cups can be ordered at www.koelnertassen.de as well as this year`s new series of DOM Edition punch glasses !!
Biggest Christmas Tree in Rhineland
With a height of approx. 25 metres, 8 tonnes of weight and an age of 40 years it is the biggest Christmas tree in Rhineland on a Christmas fair. It is decorated with many packages, bows and fairy lights. Furthermore it is framed by a light tent of more than 2,000 light bulbs.
Guinness book of Records 2008
By the action "RTL-ChariTree" the "Christmas fair in the Cologne Cathedral 2006 stands in the Guinness book of the records in 2008. Nowhere in the world are more lights on a real Christmas tree than at the Christmas fair at the Cologne Cathedral. In the course of the Advent time 150,000 small LED lamps have been brought by visitors via SMS to the lights in the Christmas tree at Cologne Cathedral. Due to this record a total donation amount of 340,000 euros for 'children in need' could be collected during the last two years.
Extraordinary Crafts
An exceptional variety of crafts and a mix of traditional and experimental workmanship. Every day 160 beautifully decorated pavilions present its overwhelming choice of Christmas goods and gifts. This year there is an abundance of fascinating news. Artists and craftspeople as glass blowers produce to the individual customer's request. Let you be captivated by the wonderful smell and view of numerous pavilions and enjoy the quality and the ambition of this Christmas market.
Pictures of the Cologne Christmas market in 360° view
Watch calmly the Christmas fair in 360 ° panorama view.
Cologne town cradle
The Cologne town cradle with its noble bronze figures of the artist Rosemarie Peter is a communal project of the Cologne cradle friends, the agency Rheinstil and of the Christmas fair at Cologne Cathedral.
