Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt Cologne, Germany 2026/2027 – Harbor Christmas Market

Welcome to the Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt Köln 2026/2027 in Cologne

The Harbor Christmas Market at the Chocolate Museum runs from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 at Rheinauhafen, Am Schokoladenmuseum, 50678 Cologne. The Chocolate Museum and koeln.de list the same span. The main Christmas market lasts until 23 December 2026; a smaller New Year market follows on the same site from 26 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Entry to the square is free. Food, drinks, goods and the Ferris wheel are paid separately.

Highlights & Attractions at Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt Köln in Cologne

• Maritime market on the Rhine in front of the Chocolate Museum
• About 70 stalls in white pagoda tents
• Ferris wheel with views of the cathedral, the Rhine and Rheinauhafen
• Malakoff Tower, historic swing bridge and artotel as backdrop
• Fire-tongs punch, mulled beer and winery mulled wine at the three-master
• Fish specials, flame-grilled salmon and crafts
• New Year extension after Christmas Eve

Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

Regular 2026/2027 hours: daily 11:00 to 21:00, Friday and Saturday until 22:00. On Remembrance Day, 15 November 2026, the market opens from 13:00. On Totensonntag, 22 November 2026, it opens from 18:00. The market is closed on 24 and 25 December. The New Year market starts on 26 December 2026.

Shanty and harbor entertainment follows recent years. Exact 2026 stage times appear shortly before on the Chocolate Museum and koeln.de pages. The museum itself has separate paid hours and is not part of free market entry.

Tickets & Admission for Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt Köln Cologne

Access to the market square is free according to the Chocolate Museum. There is no day ticket. Food, drinks and gifts are paid at the stalls. The Ferris wheel was extra in 2025 (adults 9 EUR, children under 12 years 6 EUR); the 2026 fare is not yet published. price_min and price_max are therefore 0.

Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Cologne

• Bus 133 stop Schokoladenmuseum; tram line 5 to Heumarkt, then about ten minutes on foot; Rheinauhafen car park
• November and December on the open Rhine are often windy; wear solid shoes and a warm layer
• Book hotels in the Old Town and at Rheinauhafen early for Advent weekends
• Weekday afternoons are quieter than Friday and Saturday evenings
• Use only schokoladenmuseum.de and koeln.de for quiet holidays and the New Year market