Edition 2025
Finished
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Heritage
Folk traditions
Folklore
Nikolausdorf – Christmas Market at Rudolfplatz
Köln — Kreisfreie Stadt Köln (05315)
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17 Nov 2025
— 23 Dec 2025
Edition
2025
2025
Edition 2025 — Finished
Edition 2025 — Nikolausdorf Cologne
In 2025, the Nikolausdorf also ran for about six weeks at Rudolfplatz, with the established program of live stage performances, St. Nicholas processions, and Radio Köln broadcasts. The event has been a fixture of Cologne's Advent landscape for years.
The 2025 edition, like in previous years, attracted thousands of visitors from Cologne, the region, and international tourism. Cologne is one of the German cities with the highest density of Christmas markets – Nikolausdorf holds its own in the competition with its distinctive setting and stable program.
Programme
Market open daily (except Volkstrauertag) with stage program from 6 PM, St. Nicholas processions in the afternoon, and Radio Köln live on Wednesdays.