Niederkassel Christmas Market
Advent weekend market on Rathausplatz Niederkassel — organised by associations with stage programme
2026
About Niederkassel Christmas Market
Niederkassel Christmas Market — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Niederkassel Christmas Market takes place on December 5th and 6th. The Ortsring coordinates the association stalls and the stage programme. Freshly decorated Christmas tree, new lighting — and St. Nicholas with angels for the children.
Highlights Niederkassel Christmas Market 2026
- Advent weekend on Rathausplatz
- 25 stalls with association offerings
- Stage programme: kindergartens, schools, local choirs
- Visit from St. Nicholas (Sunday = St. Nicholas Day)
- Freshly decorated Christmas tree
Programme Niederkassel Christmas Market 2026
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
- Market opening in the afternoon
- Association stalls, mulled wine, food
- Stage programme with kindergartens, schools, local choirs
- Visit from St. Nicholas (exact time according to programme)
- Market open until evening
Sunday, December 6th, 2026 (St. Nicholas Day)
- Family programme
- Another appearance by St. Nicholas
- Stage contributions from associations
- Market open until evening
Prices Niederkassel Christmas Market 2026
Free admission. Purchases and consumption at the stalls are subject to charge.
Practical information — Niederkassel Christmas Market
Getting There
Niederkassel is accessible by bus lines 511 or 512 from Bonn and Cologne-Porz. By car, take the A59 (exit Niederkassel) or the A560. Parking is available near Rathausplatz.
Admission
Free admission. Food, drinks, and purchases at the stalls are subject to charge.
Tip
Those who want to experience St. Nicholas with children should come during the St. Nicholas hour (ask Ortsring for the exact time). Saturday evening offers the most festive atmosphere, Sunday afternoon is more family-oriented.
Advent Weekend on Rathausplatz
When the fairy lights on Niederkassel's Rathausplatz twinkle in early December, the Christmas Market organised by the local associations is here: On December 5th and 6th, 2026, the Rhenish medium-sized town in the Rhein-Sieg district opens its market square for the Advent weekend. The organiser is Ortsring Niederkassel e.V., which organises the event as a community-driven town festival.
25 Stalls, Local Associations and Shops
The range of stalls reflects the diversity of associations and businesses in the town:
- Gift Items — Advent decorations, jewellery, handicrafts
- Culinary Specialities — from fries to smoked trout to goulash, accompanied by mulled wine and punch
- Association Stalls — gastronomic offerings from local associations and shops
Stage Programme with Children and Associations
A special feature of Niederkassel: Local youngsters regularly perform on the central stage — kindergartens with Christmas carols, schools with small performances, associations with choir or dance contributions. This makes the market a true neighbourhood event — as each performance brings parents, grandparents, and friends. At scheduled times, St. Nicholas and angels visit the market and distribute gifts to children.
Market Atmosphere and Christmas Tree
The Rathausplatz is transformed into a Christmas stage with a freshly decorated Christmas tree and new lighting. The scale is manageable — no mass tourism, but a conscious neighbourhood celebration. The opening hours in 2025 were Saturday 3 PM–10 PM and Sunday 12 PM–7 PM — similar times are expected for 2026.
Niederkassel — on the Left Bank of the Rhine
Niederkassel is located in the Rhein-Sieg district in North Rhine-Westphalia, on the left bank of the Rhine between Cologne and Bonn. The medium-sized town, with its mosaic of districts (Lülsdorf, Mondorf, Rheidt, Stockem, Uckendorf), has a strong tradition of associations and civic engagement — and the Christmas market is one of the events where this community annually manifests itself.
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