Located in the heart of Cologne's old town, spread over the Alter Markt and Heumarkt squares, the cosy Heinzels Winter Fairytale focuses on the legend of Cologne's brownies (friendly household spirits called “Heinzelmännchen”). In addition to various themed alleys and presentations by skilled craftsmen from all over Europe, the spectacular ice rink on the Heumarkt is a special highlight of this Christmas market.
By the way: The Heumarkt is open until 4 January 2026!
By the way: The Heumarkt is open until 4 January 2026!
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Price info
Christmas market: free admission
Ice skating: adults from € 7,50 (Köln-Pass), children from € 5,00 (children’s day)
Rent of skates costs a fee.
Ice skating: adults from € 7,50 (Köln-Pass), children from € 5,00 (children’s day)
Rent of skates costs a fee.
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Entrance Free
Eligibility
Target Group Teenager
Target Group Adult
Target Group Family
Target Group the Elderly
for Groups
for Class
for familys
for individual guests
Pet allowed
Directions & Parking facilities
We recommend using public transportation.
Stop: Rathaus & Heumarkt
Lines: U 1, 5, 7, 9 and bus lines 106, 132, 133
Stop: Rathaus & Heumarkt
Lines: U 1, 5, 7, 9 and bus lines 106, 132, 133
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