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Welcome to the Markt der Engel 2026 in Cologne
Markt der Engel runs from 16 November to 23 December 2026 on Neumarkt, 50667 Cologne, between Schildergasse, Mittelstrasse and Ehrenstrasse. markt-der-engel.de and koeln.de list the white-and-natural timber market under a canopy of star lights. Entry to the square is free. Food, drinks and goods are paid at the stalls. The market is closed on Totensonntag, 22 November 2026.
Highlights & Attractions at Markt der Engel in Cologne
- Hundreds of star lights and fairy lights above white-and-natural gabled huts
- Angels, stilt walkers and illuminated mythical figures in the aisles
- Winter queen with a live eagle owl and a unicorn in recent years and in the 2026 flyer
- Saint Nicholas and an angel on horseback with small gifts for children
- XXL figures from the Haenneschen puppet theatre plus Elsa, Anna, Mickey and Minnie in the 2026 programme
- Crafts, mulled wine, cocktails and a burger house
- Central stop on tram lines 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 16 and 18 at Neumarkt
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
Official 2026 hours according to markt-der-engel.de: Sunday to Thursday 11:00 to 21:00 (mulled-wine stalls until 22:00), Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 22:00 (mulled-wine stalls until 23:00). On 23 December 2026 the market closes at 21:00. 22 November 2026 (Totensonntag) is a rest day.
The daily stage and character programme for 2026 is in the market flyer on the organiser site. The organiser is CityProjekt Veranstaltungs-GmbH, Helenenstrasse 17, 50667 Cologne.
Tickets & Admission for Markt der Engel Cologne
Access to Neumarkt is free. There is no day ticket. Food, drinks, deposit mugs and gifts are paid at the huts. price_min and price_max are therefore 0.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Cologne
- Tram 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 16 or 18 to Neumarkt; if driving use the Lungengasse, Am Neumarkt, Theater/Krebsgasse, KSK/Richmodstrasse or Wolfsstrasse garages
- November and December cold outdoors; wear solid shoes and a warm layer
- Book city-centre hotels early for Advent weekends
- Weekdays before 16:00 are quieter than Friday and Saturday evenings
- Use only markt-der-engel.de for the current flyer and the Totensonntag closure
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
