Advent 2026

Christmas markets 2026 in Pulheim and Cologne

For Advent 2026, 36 Christmas markets with dates are known around PLAZA INN Köln Pulheim, 5 of them provisional. First opening date: 13 November (Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt am Schokoladenmuseum and Hunde-Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Gertrudenhof); the last market closes on 10 January 2027. The list shows dates, closing days and the distance from the hotel. The 2026 dates for 15 more markets have not yet been published.

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Dates according to the organisers, as of 5 October 2026

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Sorted by opening date. Distances as the crow flies from the hotel.

2026 dates

Cologne, Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt am Schokoladenmuseum: 13 November 2026 – 3 January 2027 · 13.5 km from the hotel
Hürth, Hunde-Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Gertrudenhof: 13–15 November · admission charge · 13.2 km from the hotel
Cologne, Wintermarkt im CBE: 15 November – 23 December · 9.4 km from the hotel
Cologne, Heavenue Cologne: 16 November – 23 December · 11.5 km from the hotel
Cologne, Markt der Engel: 16 November – 23 December · closed 22 November · 12.1 km from the hotel
Cologne, Nikolausdorf auf dem Rudolfplatz: 16 November – 23 December · closed 22 November · 11.6 km from the hotel
Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom: 16 November – 23 December · closed 22 November · 12.6 km from the hotel
Cologne, Weihnachtsmarkt an St. Aposteln: 16 November – 30 December · closed 22 November, 24 December and 25 December · 12.0 km from the hotel
Düsseldorf, Benrather Weihnachtsdörfchen: 19 November – 20 December · 19.2 km from the hotel
Leverkusen, ChristkindchenMarkt Wiesdorf: 19 November – 30 December (provisional) · 12.9 km from the hotel
Düsseldorfer Weihnachtsmarkt (Themenmärkte der Innenstadt): 19 November – 30 December · closed 22 November and 25 December · 25.6 km from the hotel
Cologne, Santas Weihnachtsmarkt im MediaPark: 19 November – 23 December · 11.3 km from the hotel
Cologne, Vringsadvent – Weihnachtsmarkt am Chlodwigplatz: 19 November – 23 December · 13.9 km from the hotel
Leverkusen, Weihnachtsmarkt Opladen 'Bergisches Dorf': 19 November – 30 December (provisional) · 14.9 km from the hotel
Cologne, Herbrand's X-Mas Wintergarten: 20 November – 23 December · 9.1 km from the hotel
Düsseldorf, Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Benrath: 20 November – 20 December (provisional) · 19.0 km from the hotel
Cologne, Heinzels Wintermärchen: 23 November 2026 – 10 January 2027 · closed 24 December and 25 December · 12.6 km from the hotel
SonnenscheinEtage – Rooftop-Weihnachtsmarkt ('Kölns höchster Weihnachtsmarkt'): 23 November – 23 December (provisional) · 12.7 km from the hotel
Cologne, Sülzer Weihnachtsdorf: 23 November – 23 December · 12.2 km from the hotel
Barbaramarkt Pulheim: 25–29 November · 1.9 km from the hotel
Leverkusen, Hitdorfer Weihnachtsmarkt: 27–29 November · 10.9 km from the hotel
Monheimer Sternenzauber (Eisbahn mit Winterhütten): 27 November 2026 – 10 January 2027 · 12.1 km from the hotel
Cologne, Traditioneller Weihnachtsmarkt im alten Escher Dorfkern: 28–29 November · 4.5 km from the hotel
Cologne, Weihnachtsbasar auf dem Josef-Esser-Platz: 28–29 November · 7.4 km from the hotel
Cologne, Advent am Geisselmarkt: 29 November – 20 December · 10.0 km from the hotel
City-Adventsmarkt im Dormagener Weihnachtstreff: 29 November · 11.1 km from the hotel
Cologne, Blackfoot Winterland: 4–20 December (provisional) · 12.8 km from the hotel
Stommelner Weihnachtsmarkt: 4–6 December · 3.9 km from the hotel
Cologne, Der Super Weihnachtsmarkt: 5–6 December · 13.9 km from the hotel
Dormagen, Nikolausmarkt in Zons: 5–6 December · 14.0 km from the hotel
Cologne, Lindweiler Weihnachtsmarkt: 11–13 December · 6.2 km from the hotel
Sternenzauber-Weihnachtsmarkt in der Monheimer Altstadt: 11–13 December · 11.8 km from the hotel
Weihnachtsmarkt Rommerskirchen: 11–13 December · 8.6 km from the hotel
Leverkusen, Nordischer Weihnachtsmarkt im Neuland-Park: 12–13 December · admission charge · 12.6 km from the hotel
Cologne, Weihnachtsmarkt an der Lutherkirche Nippes: 12–13 December · 11.0 km from the hotel
Hürth, Weihnachtsmarkt des Löschzugs Gleuel: 12–13 December · 11.9 km from the hotel

2026 dates not yet published

The organisers have not yet published the 2026 dates (as of 5 October 2026); the 2025 dates are shown in brackets where known.

Cologne, Ehrenfelder Weihnachtsmarkt im Bumann & Sohn (2025: 13 November – 23 December) · 9.5 km from the hotel
Cologne, Garagen Glüh’n (2025: 13 November – 21 December) · 9.5 km from the hotel
Cologne, Weihnachtsmarkt im Stadtgarten (2025: 14 November – 23 December) · 11.1 km from the hotel
Frechen, Weihnachtsmarkt auf Gut Clarenhof (2025: 15 November – 23 December) · 6.5 km from the hotel
Cologne, Kleinster Weihnachtsmarkt der Stadt (Biergarten im Volksgarten) (2025: 19 November – 20 December) · 12.9 km from the hotel
Cologne, Lindenthaler Adventstreff (2025: 20 November – 23 December) · 10.7 km from the hotel
Cologne, Max & Moritz Markt (2025: 28 November – 23 December) · 9.3 km from the hotel
Cologne, Weihnachtsmarkt Roggendorf/Thenhoven (2025: 28–29 November) · 6.5 km from the hotel
Bergheim, Weihnachtsmarkt Schloss Paffendorf (2025: from 29 November) · 14.0 km from the hotel
Cologne, Winterzauber Eigelstein (2025: 3–7 December) · 12.1 km from the hotel
Düsseldorf, Ellers Weihnachtseck (2025: 4–7 December) · 22.8 km from the hotel
Cologne, Nikolausmarkt auf dem Schillplatz (2025: 5–7 December) · 11.0 km from the hotel
Cologne, Hofweihnachtsmarkt in der Körnerstraße (2025: 6–7 December) · 10.0 km from the hotel
Cologne, Zollstocker Adventsmarkt (2025: 6–7 December) · 13.4 km from the hotel
Cologne, Pescher Christkindlmarkt (2025: 7 December) · 5.3 km from the hotel

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PLAZA INN Köln Pulheim

Nearest market: Barbaramarkt Pulheim, 1.9 km as the crow flies. 3 markets within 5 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Christmas markets in Pulheim and Cologne

When do the Christmas markets in Pulheim and Cologne open in 2026?

First opening date: 13 November (Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt am Schokoladenmuseum and Hunde-Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Gertrudenhof); the last market closes on 10 January 2027. 6 markets open on 19 November.

Which market is closest to the hotel?

Barbaramarkt Pulheim: 1.9 km as the crow flies from PLAZA INN Köln Pulheim. 3 markets are within 5 km.

Are any Christmas markets open after Christmas Eve?

Yes, 7 markets are open after Christmas Eve, including Heinzels Wintermärchen (until 10 January 2027), Monheimer Sternenzauber (Eisbahn mit Winterhütten) (until 10 January 2027), Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt am Schokoladenmuseum (until 3 January 2027) and Weihnachtsmarkt an St. Aposteln (until 30 December).

Do the markets charge admission?

According to the organisers, admission is charged at: Hunde-Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Gertrudenhof and Nordischer Weihnachtsmarkt im Neuland-Park. For the other markets the organisers state free admission or give no information.

Why are some 2026 dates missing?

The organisers have not yet published them (as of 5 October 2026). Where known, the list shows the 2025 dates.

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