Weihnachtsmarkt Köln Rudolfplatz - Nikolausdorf

13 Best German Christmas Markets

"A city dotted with festive markets, including a cozy Nikolausdorf in the Rudolfplatz area with half-timbered houses and novelty cups shaped like Santa’s boots, and a dazzling, illuminated market in front of the cathedral centered on a huge decorated Christmas tree. These markets run throughout November and December and combine charming lanes, striking lights and regional treats." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines