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Sight Altstadt-Süd, Cologne

Markt der Engel

A sight in Altstadt-Süd, Cologne, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: After dark.

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Why go

The angels' market on Neumarkt: white stalls under trees hung with thousands of star lights.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Cologne, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Früh am Dom and Excelsior Hotel Ernst. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Altstadt-Süd
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
After dark

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Cologne, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Früh am Dom

    Big traditional brewhouse beside the cathedral pouring Früh Kölsch, with hearty Rhineland plates.

    Drinks · 0.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Excelsior Hotel Ernst

    Grand hotel from 1863 facing the cathedral square, a few steps from the market and the station.

    Stay · 0.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Heinzels Wintermärchen

    Old-town market on the Alter Markt and Heumarkt themed on Cologne's Heinzelmännchen, with an ice rink on the Heumarkt.

    Activity · 0.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Cologne Cathedral

    Gothic cathedral with 157-metre twin spires and the gilded Shrine of the Three Kings behind the altar.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom

    Red-roofed stalls on the Roncalliplatz under a canopy of lights, directly below the cathedral's west front.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Groß St. Martin

    Romanesque church whose square crossing tower rises over the gabled houses of the Rhine riverfront.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Markt der Engel is a stop on our Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Cologne

Markt der Engel is our only sight pick in Cologne; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Cologne guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Cologne run from 5°C in January to 25°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Markt der Engel itself, we suggest: After dark.

Modelled monthly averages for Cologne from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Cologne weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
50.93600, 6.94756
Destination
Cologne, Germany

Markt der Engel: quick answers

How much time do you need at Markt der Engel?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Markt der Engel. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Markt der Engel?

Our pick: After dark.

Is Markt der Engel free?

Yes, we list Markt der Engel as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Markt der Engel?

Markt der Engel appears on Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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