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Old Market

Tourist attraction Historical market square

Historic town square with a variety of shops, restaurants & bars, plus a famous Christmas market. People often mention nice, Christmas, market, great, Cologne, good, sehr, visit, Great, square,


Address

Alter Markt 18, 50667 Köln, Germany

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (12.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: nice (34) Christmas (34) market (29) great (23) Cologne (22) good (22) sehr (18) visit (17) Great (17) square (16)
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  • 5/5 Hanna Z. 11 months ago on Google
    Atmosphere square in the middle of Kologne. Many nice cafe. Talanted musicians on the square.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mat B. 3 months ago on Google • 717 reviews New
    Very fascinating old market, right by the city hall. Plenty of small cafe's, statues/monuments in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bartosz “Void loop” M. 3 months ago on Google • 60 reviews New
    Cool atmosphere and lots of interesting places. It's worth spending hours wandering around the area
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam T. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a great place. The food is a bit pricy in the area which is to be expected for what rent must be that close to the Dom and the water! There is a really nice view of everything here. Clean area and a great grassy area for laying out. We also saw street performers and bands in the area every day.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael N. 2 years ago on Google
    This review is way overdue, but someone said it's "better than never." Since Christmas season has come and gone for 2021-22, I'm finally picking up a pen (though a virtual one it might be) and writing this down. All the Cologne Christmas markets (perhaps with one exception--City Park Markt was not that great with disorganized area and just a minimal vendors) were very nice indeed. Though this one was not my favorite per se, it was still a very nice one and worthy of a review for sure. Christmas market is a great German Advent/Christmas tradition. It really heightens the Christmas spirit in the land. Even though the atmosphere was a bit dampened by the COVID pandemic for the last couple of years, I'm so glad this one was open. After the announcement of total closure for Bavaria and Saxony in 2021, we were so disappointed for the second year. We searched for any open ones and decided to make a trip to the west Germany/Luxembourg to visit as many markets as we could. We weren't disappointed. We traveled to seven cities/towns and saw at least fourteen separate Christmas markets. Needless to say, it was a very successful weekend trip for us. Just a little down the street from the very impressive Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market, the biggest attraction here in Heinzelmannchen "Helpful Elves" Christmas Market is the ice skating rink. Folks playing curling is very fun to watch, by the way. As the name suggests there are elves all over this market. By comparison there aren't too many vendor booths here besides a very large mulled wine hut (photo). If you are in Germany during Advent/Christmas season, you must visit as many Christmas markets as you can to really enjoy German holidays for sure.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joel G. 2 months ago on Google • 350 reviews New
    Old Market in Cologne is an absolute gem! The vibes are off the charts – it's this perfect blend of historic charm and modern coolness. The cobblestone streets and medieval architecture give you serious fairy tale feels, and the street food scene is a flavor explosion. Whether you're into shopping for unique finds or just soaking up the laid-back atmosphere with a local brew in hand, Old Market is a must-visit. It's like stepping into a storybook with a side of awesome eats!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pieter-Jan E. 3 months ago on Google • 247 reviews New
    One of the most beautifull weihnachtsmarkten in Köln! The Heinzels Wintermarchen theme is very fairy tale! U can buy lots of stuff, there is even a blacksmith who can make u a horseshoe with initials! Great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tomaten K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was cool drinking (Original) War Geil saufen
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ulrike K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great pub very nice staff. Only criticism there was Carnival no Cola Zero. This is not about calories or losing weight, unfortunately we can not drink anything else for health reasons. Would be nice if it would be there for the next carnival. (Original) Super kneipe sehr nettes Personal. Einziger Kritikpunkt es gab Karneval keine Cola Zero. Es geht hier nicht um Kalorien oder abnehmen , wir können leider nichts anderes aus gesundheitlichen Gründen trinken. Wäre schön wenn es zum nächsten Karneval wieder da wäre.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heike B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We are only here once or twice a year, but it is always great. Good atmosphere, great music, fast service (Original) Zwar sind wir nur ein bis zwei mal im Jahr hier.es ist aber immer wieder toll.gute Stimmung, tolle Musik,schneller Service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 王文龙 4 years ago on Google
    Life-style street, not bad, but nothing special.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul H. 2 years ago on Google
    Hard to say it's old, since it's mostly built with newer houses surrounding the square, but its still a nice place to walk through and stop at one of the many cafes and restaurants.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aggie W. 1 year ago on Google
    A historical place dotted with colorful cute little houses. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and bars to bring life to this place. Wandering in the small alleys is very enjoyable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charyfe's v. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a very lively and historical old market,rich of history. Just a walking distance from Kölon Cathedral.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rushad H. 1 year ago on Google
    A small square located just meters away from Heumarkt. Very centrally located. We stayed at an Airbnb at this square and it was convenient for all the tourist attractions. The Koln Dom is very close as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr. 3. 9 months ago on Google
    Wow, small beauty, like hobbit town... Smile, be happy and drink kölsch 😇
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma C. 2 months ago on Google • 253 reviews New
    Beautiful Christmas market, very very busy but everyone was in good spirits

  • 4/5 graham m. 6 months ago on Google • 243 reviews
    Had to stop and sample a local beer Great place to walk around and soak up the atmosphere of this old area, sample a traditional sausage and coffee.

  • 4/5 Elisabeth B. 6 months ago on Google • 189 reviews
    Großer weiter Platz im Herzen der Kölner Altstadt mit schönem Brunnen und Blick auf das Alte Rathaus. Leider daneben der unsäglich hässliche Bau des Neuen Rathauses. Ein architektonisches Verbrechen, das man leider sehr häufig in Köln antrifft!

  • 5/5 Kelli L. 4 months ago on Google • 182 reviews
    Our guide was extremely open-minded, culturally conscious, and willing to answer all questions regarding the history of his country. He was friendly and funny! We spent most of the morning walking around on a tour with him while he gave us the highlights. Since our ship will be at Port until 10:30 this evening we will definitely take him up on some of his advice about other things he did not stop at on the tour to visit later. Well we have traveled all of the way here from Texas, we have friends in the area and we hope to meet up with them later this evening!

  • 5/5 Dimitar Mojsoski (. 3 months ago on Google • 135 reviews New
    My time in Köln was amazing , the Christmas mood as well

  • 5/5 Hannelore G. 3 months ago on Google • 127 reviews New
    Habe mit meiner Freundin neben dem Weihnachtsmarkt in Köln natürlich auch die Schokolaterie Jan von Werth besucht. Wir haben dort einen leckeren Kaffee getrunken und ein tolles Stück Frankfurter Kranz. OMG ich würde mit Glücksgefühlen überflutet. Wer dorthin geht, muss unbedingt ein Stück Frankfurter Kranz essen. Die Bedienung war zugewandt und sehr freundlich.

  • 4/5 Heike E. 3 months ago on Google • 99 reviews New
    Schöner Weihnachtsmarkt, tolle Buden mit den unterschiedlichsten Produkten. Eine Eisbahn zum Schlittschuhlaufen und Eisstockschießen ist vorhanden, die sehr schön in den Markt integriert ist. Den Glühwein (4,50 €) gibt es in typisch Kölschen Tassen mit besonderen Motiven. ( es lohnen sich alle Weihnachtsmärkte in Köln )

  • 5/5 Marc D. 3 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    We loved wandering through the numerous Christmas market stalls!

  • 5/5 Δήμητρα �. 4 years ago on Google
    Visited on Christmas holidays! It was amazing. We had a very good time there.

  • 5/5 Giovanni 4 years ago on Google
    Great Christmas market! A lot of little stores and some great food. We loved the potato rosti and the pork on stick, I can't remember the names in German but both are delicious!

  • 4/5 Paula S. 4 years ago on Google
    I always take visitors in the old market, since walking about 1 km you are able to find good typical restaurants, get a good impression of the old town and also window shop with good variety of options. It is pretty safe and pleasant environment, with nice view also to the river Rhein

  • 5/5 Anthony M. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best Christmas Markets in Cologne, and there are many! lots of fun and kitschy gifts and treats. There is ice skating and ice games. Wonderful aromascof cinnamon and anise.

  • 5/5 natalia k. 4 years ago on Google
    Want to have Christmas magic mood? That's the place to go! I swear to God it's the most magical place in Europe so far...

  • 4/5 Dave W. 4 years ago on Google
    We were there for Christmas Market. Great fun and food and drink

  • 4/5 Erhan A. 3 years ago on Google
    Tolle Atmosphäre.... ?

  • 1/5 Burghard H. 3 years ago on Google
    Trotz Corona total überfüllt

  • 4/5 Ellen S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice square. (Original) Leuk plein.

  • 5/5 Andrea W. 3 years ago on Google
    Sehr netter Service, gute Lage und Preis- Leistung sehr fair.

  • 4/5 Luppo E. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to start the day with a breakfast!

  • 5/5 wolfgang h. 3 years ago on Google
    Wunderbar Kölner Altstadt. Hat was

  • 5/5 Dieter C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A piece of Kölle (Original) Ein Stück Kölle

  • 5/5 Jogi Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Sehr schner Teil von Kölns Altstadt. Ein Besuch, allein schon wegen der tollen Außengastronomie, lohnt sich allemal.

  • 5/5 Margarete M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place to enjoy and feel good in the heart of Cologne ?? (Original) Ein Ort zum Genießen und wohlfühlen mitten im Herzen von Köln ??

  • 4/5 Hellmuth B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) there are delicious beers everywhere. (Original) es gibt überall lecker Bierchen.

  • 5/5 Manuel L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best in the world: Cologne (Original) Das beste der welt: köln

  • 4/5 Christine S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lots of great local restaurants for all ages, whether to eat or just linger and have a drink, it's worth it! I recommend the extra sheet there you can sit super great price is right great staff for the small budget great cocktails! If you want to eat well, e.g. towards meat and good wine, then you should go to Lyly across the street! Just try it out! (Original) Ganz viele tolle lokale für jedes Alter was dabei ob essen oder nur einfach verweilen und was trinken hingehen lohnt sich ! Empfehlenswert ist das extrablatt dort kann man super toll sitzen Preis stimmt super Personal für den kleinen Geldbeutel super Cocktails! Wenn man gut essen will zb.richtung Fleisch und guten Wein dann sollte man gegenüber ins Lyly gehn ! Einfach mal ausprobieren!

  • 5/5 Sergio Garcia H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Is a very central location, everything can be reached on foot. (Original) Ist eine sehr zentrale Lage, alles kann man zu Fuß erreichen.

  • 5/5 Detlev W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As you would imagine Kölle (Original) So wie man sich Kölle vorstellt

  • 5/5 Ralf K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super great (Original) Super klasse

  • 5/5 Udo B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I am us Kölle and love my city and the people who live here. (Original) Ich bin us Kölle und liebe meine Stadt und die Menschen die hier Leben.

  • 5/5 C. R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cozy old town with nice restaurants (Original) Schöne gemütliche Altstadt mit netten Lokalen

  • 5/5 Monika T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Life rages here. Unfortunately the website of the Roman Germanic Museum is not maintained. This was closed due to renovation work. It was a major reason to go to Cologne for the museum. Still had wonderful goals in 5 days. Cathedral with treasury, Ludwig Museum (Museum of Modern Art), zoo with flora park, chocolate museum, Farina fragrance museum with wonderful guided tour, bus tour, cable car ride (directly at the zoo) and boat trip across the Rhine (simply a must) and not to forget that Hard rock cafe with delicious food there. Browse there in the shop. Oh yes, there is also the Willi Millowitsch monument on the square of the same name! Brilliant! (Original) Hier tobt das Leben. Leider wird die Internetseite des Römisch Germanischen Museums nicht gepflegt. Dieses war wegen Renovierungsarbeiten geschlossen. Es war ein Hauptgrund, wegen des Museums nach Köln zu fahren. Trotzdem in 5 Tagen wunderbare Ziele gehabt. Dom mit Schatzkammer, Ludwig Museum (Museum für Moderne Kunst), Zoo mit Flora Park, Schokomuseum, Farina Duftmuseum mit wunderbarer Führung, Busstadtrundfahrt, Seilbahnfahrt (direkt am Zoo) und Schifffahrt über den Rhein, (einfach ein Muss) und nicht zu vergessen das Hard Rock Cafe mit lecker Essen dort. Stöbern dort im Shop. Ach ja, dann ist da noch das Willi Millowitsch Denkmal am gleichnamigen Platz! Genial!

  • 5/5 Jan D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, busy place. If you are looking for something to drink and eat, this is the place for you. In the heart of the city, you can't miss it. (Original) Schöner, belebter Platz. Wer etwas zu Trinken und zu Essen sucht, ist hier richtig. Im Herzen der Stadt, kann man nicht verfehlen.

  • 5/5 John S. 3 years ago on Google
    Busy but cool atmosphere

  • 5/5 Sven W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always mega (Original) Einfach immer Mega

  • 5/5 Britta K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always happy at Peter's Bräu. (Original) Immer wieder gerne im Peter's Bräu.

  • 5/5 Franz K. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderfull

  • 5/5 Jürgen W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to go there when you are in the basement. (Original) Da muss man hin,wenn man in Keller ist.

  • 5/5 BERT B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is not that old. But nice to see. The different color buildings that have been converted into catering establishments. The pavers do not really run smoothly. But it is very nice there. (Original) Zo oud is het niet. Maar wel leuk om te zien. De verschillende kleuren panden die omgebouwd zijn tot horeca. De straatstenen lopen niet echt lekker. Maar het is er wel heel gezellig.

  • 5/5 Ralph H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Most beautiful place in Cologne (Original) Schönster Platz in Köln

  • 4/5 Gerhard M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant atmosphere (Original) Angenehme Atmosphäre

  • 5/5 Sille A. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Angelika D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just always nice (Original) Einfach immer wieder schön

  • 5/5 Gudrun W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was very warm, the sight seeing was exhausting but it was worth it to be here. The harbor, the cathedral, the alleys and streets of the old town are only worth seeing. Letting everything pass by with a tourist train was a good idea. Cologne, we will be back. By bike from Rodenkirchen along the banks of the Rhine with its bays, great. (Original) Es war sehr warm, das sight seeing anstrengend aber es hat sich gelohnt hier zu sein. Der Hafen, der Dom, die Gässchen und Straßen der Altstadt nur sehenswert. Mit einem Touristenbähnchen nochmals entspannt alles vorüber ziehen zu lassen das war eine gute Idee. Köln, wir kommen wieder. Mit dem Rad von Rodenkirchen entlang dem Rheinufer mit seinen Badebuchten, toll.

  • 5/5 Monika M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful sight (Original) Ein schöner Anblick

  • 2/5 Andre D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tourists Nepp nothing more the only positive was a small eatery next to the pitter. Something highly recommended to grandmothers (Original) Touristen Nepp nichts weiter das einzig Positive war ein kleines lokal neben dem pitter . Omas irgendwas sehr zu empfehlen

  • 4/5 Roswitha B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Wunderschön

  • 5/5 Martin 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always beautiful. Nothing going on about Corona. Too bad ? (Original) Immer wieder schön. Nix los wegen Corona. Schade ?

  • 5/5 Randi D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 5/5 ROBERT W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN A COLOGNE WHERE YOU CAN SIT TO REST AMONG HISTORIC COLON BUILDINGS AND ALSO USE GASTRONOMY (Original) PIĘKNE MIEJSCE W KOLONI GDZIE MOŻNA USIĄŚĆ ODPOCZĄĆ WŚRÓD ZABYTKOWYCH BUDYNKÓW KOLONI A TAKŻE SKORZYSTAĆ Z GASTRONOMI

  • 5/5 Rolf M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The old market in Cologne, there is always something going on, good Returan's good restaurants Yes one can only recommend. Mierhen food (Original) Der Alte Markt in Köln, da ist immer was los, gute Returan's gute Gaststätten Ja kann mann nur Empfehlen. Mierhen Essen

  • 5/5 Bastian B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cologne's classics a little more expensive but also beautiful (Original) Kölns Klassiker etwas teurer aber auch schön

  • 5/5 Almir H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best pub (Original) Die beste Kneipe

  • 4/5 Karl-Heinz M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Kamma do. Always going on. (Original) Kamma mache. Immer wat los.

  • 5/5 Heinz U. 3 years ago on Google
    Meine Liblingskneipe in Köln.

  • 5/5 Gabriele O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy pub, with great music But from one o'clock no more inlet (Original) Gemütliche Kneipe,mit toller Musik Aber ab ein Uhr kein Einlass mehr

  • 5/5 Karl Heinz H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always very nice there with nice guests (Original) Immer sehr schön da mit netten Gästen

  • 1/5 Tim M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sell ​​draft beer and then throw the group out, because beer is on the floor .... the people here have the wrong job! Definitely never again! (Original) Fassbier verkaufen und dann die Gruppe rausschmeißen, weil Bier auf dem Boden kommt .... die Leute hier haben den falschen Beruf! Definitiv nie wieder!

  • 5/5 Nora P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful here (Original) Sehr schön hier

  • 5/5 Eva-Maria A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice people etc (Original) Nette Leute usw

  • 5/5 Petra G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good music and fast service. It's always good mood. Only at the bouncer you can not easily pass. He was annoyed by my cap ne (no ... was just nonsense) (Original) Gute Mucke und schnelle Bedienung. Es ist immer gute Stimmung. Nur am Türsteher kommt man nicht so einfach vorbei. Ihn störte meine Mütze ? (nee... war nur Quatsch)

  • 5/5 Marita V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super atmosphere nice people, delicious Kölsch and especially lovable service in front and behind the counter, here you can have a look at a delicious Kölsch !!! (Original) Super Atmosphäre nette Leute, lecker Kölsch und besonders liebenswerte Bedienung vor und hinter der Theke, hier kann man prima auf ein lecker Kölsch vorbei schauen!!!

  • 5/5 Uwe M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always recommendable (Original) Immer wieder zu empfehlen

  • 5/5 Karsten S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great atmosphere, nice service and nice alternating music. (Original) Tolle Atmosphäre, nette Bedienung und schöne abwechselnde Musik.

  • 5/5 Gabriele G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place if you want to tow. Very frequent visitors., Better if you speak in German. (Original) Ottimo locale se vuoi rimorchiare. Molto disponibili i frequentatori., meglio se si parla in tedesco.

  • 5/5 Eichler N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's always nice here. Sometimes very full, thus pub body massage .... Staff largely totally friendly. (Original) Hier ist es immer schön. Manchmal sehr voll, somit Kneipenkörpermassage.... Personal weitgehendst auch total freundlich.

  • 4/5 Josef R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The mood was good, unfortunately the landlord made it work even though at least 30 people were still there ... they are doing too well ... !!! (Original) Stimmung gut, leider machte der Wirt obwohl mindestens 30 Leute noch da waren einfach Feierabend...denen geht's zu gut...!!!

  • 5/5 sonja s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Schlagermusic ... Nice waitresses ... (Original) Schlagermusik... Nette Bedienungen...

  • 5/5 Peter S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cozy pub .... Staff very courteous and fast ... Music from everything a bit .... To recommend ... (Original) Schöne gemütliche Kneipe.... Personal sehr zuvorkommend und schnell... Musik von allem etwas.... Zu empfehlen...

  • 1/5 José M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They have plugs next to the tables, but they do not let the phone charge ... the Stone Age ?? (Original) Sie haben Stecker neben den Tischen, aber sie lassen das Handy nicht aufladen ... die Steinzeit ??

  • 4/5 SYLVIA O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great scene pub ?? (Original) Tolle Szenekneipe ??

  • 5/5 Sascha W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice audience, older generation (Original) Nettes Publikum, ältere Generation

  • 1/5 1KOPAL 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was not allowed in, why not (Original) Wurde nicht reingelassen wieso auch nicht

  • 5/5 Peter W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) great (Original) Super

  • 4/5 Claudi S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always my pleasure (Original) Immer wieder gerne

  • 5/5 Sabine 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great location for social gathering and dancing! Mood always seems to be there! (Original) Tolle Lokalität zum geselligen Beisammensein und Tanzen! Stimmung scheint da immer zu sein!

  • 4/5 jos s. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy (Original) Zeer gezellig

  • 5/5 DJ Roli Cölle am R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Horny Veedel's local have fun ... (Original) Geiles Veedels Lokal viel Spaß...

  • 5/5 Holger F. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great atmosphere, great host and staff. Be sure to try. (Original) Tolle Stimmung, Super Wirt und Personal. Unbedingt ausprobieren.

  • 5/5 Johannes H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty Kölsch (Original) Lecker Kölsch

  • 5/5 Franz W. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great mood (Original) Tolle Stimmung

  • 4/5 Stefan 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great music and delicious draft Kölsch :) (Original) Super Musik und lecker gezapftes Kölsch :)

  • 4/5 Karl-Heinz S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything went super (Original) Alles super gelaufen

  • 5/5 Siegfried S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great pub anytime again. (Original) Eine tolle Kneipe jederzeit gerne wieder.

  • 4/5 rubens g. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice quaint pub ... with good music and a very sympathetic and brisk service (Original) Nette urige Kneipe...mit guter Musik und einer sehr sympathischen und und flotten Bedienung

  • 5/5 oliver S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice Kölsch pub for the ü 30 / ü 40 vintage, good mood, fast service. (Original) schöne Kölsch-Kneipe für den ü 30 / ü 40 Jahrgang, gute Stimmung, schnelle Bedienung.

  • 3/5 Barbara W. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cozy pub (Original) Sehr gemütliche Kneipe

  • 1/5 Michael S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very bad (Original) Ganz schlecht

  • 5/5 Inci H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great pub. Great mood. Again and again ?? (Original) Super Kneipe . Tolle Stimmung. Immer wieder ??

  • 5/5 Frank J. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spent the nicest evenings. (Original) Die schönsten Abenden verbracht.

  • 5/5 flocki j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always beautiful (Original) Immer wieder schön

  • 4/5 Danie van W. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere with very nice historical restaurants surrounded it.

  • 4/5 Oleg N. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the central squares. Not far from Cologne Cathedral. There are many cafes around, in which it is especially pleasant to sit on the veranda in the summer, relaxing after hiking in the historical places of the city. Place of the central Christmas market.

  • 5/5 Tom U. 5 years ago on Google
    Cologne is a beautiful place. Nice shops en old buildings. The Dom at the town's centre is beautiful. But visit the Dom early because later it becomes crowded. There are 5 Xmas market to visit.

  • 5/5 Rich V. 4 years ago on Google
    Cobbled streets, lots of shops cafes and places to visit. Christmas market, steakhouses, dessert cafes, doner kebabs, Kolsch bar all available around the corner. Would recommend.

  • 3/5 Linda S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cologne is always great. Unfortunately, the original bars are becoming fewer and fewer (Original) Köln ist immer toll. Leider werden die originalen Kneipen immer weniger

  • 4/5 Helga M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spacious furniture store, very diverse range, no junk, well sorted. It is also worth a stroll during corona times. (Original) Geräumiges Möbelhaus, sehr vielfältiges Sortiment, kein Ramsch, gut sortiert. Ist einen Bummel wert auch zu Koronazeiten.

  • 5/5 Norman K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great area in Cologne! (Original) Tolle Gegend in Köln!

  • 5/5 David S. 3 years ago on Google
    Attractive pedestrian-only area near the Rathaus with many coloured buildings and lots of bars, restaurants, ice-cream parlours, etc.

  • 5/5 Gangalic C. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool selection of products and amazing location for just looking around

  • 5/5 John Ernest M. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful traditional stalls and decorations, really lovely old world feel about it. Lots of people milling around and the smells of smoked fish, pulled pork, noodles, pancakes and of course traditional wurst. Opens at 11am, great time for the whole family.

  • 5/5 Paquito R. 5 years ago on Google
    Impressive winter market just under the Cathedral. There are multiple shops to buy artisan products, numerous food stands with sweets, sausages, Reibekuchen / hash browns and of course mulled wine and plenty of beer. There is also a place for live music and every night different artist play there.

  • 5/5 debarun d. 4 years ago on Google
    The best Christmas market I have visited in Germany... as a city colonge was dull .. barring the colonge cathedral which was breathtaking...and the market made up for it... we drove down from Frankfurt am main and it was totally worth it

  • 4/5 Rich D. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun place with lots of good places to get a drink, snack or something to eat. Good people watching spot with a parade of weddings on one end and tourists on the other end. The kids were demonstrating when we first went through the square.

  • 5/5 Mohana Nyamanahalli V. 4 years ago on Google
    old town is one of the most attractive place in cologne. Colorful, river side. So beautiful senaries. I have been into this place many times. I never get bored instead I always get refreshed. Looking forward to visit again in summer. I would like to recommend you guys do visit if you have any plans to go to cologne... I liked it.

  • 5/5 Dagobert l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) "An impressive place that you should definitely visit!" (Original) "Ein beeindruckender Ort, den Sie unbedingt besuchen sollten!"

  • 4/5 Kroner R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great finally the ice cream parlor is open (Original) Toll endlich hat die Eisdiele offen

  • 4/5 M. K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice, relaxing. (Original) Sehr schön, entspannend.

  • 5/5 Rita F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is worth it .. (Original) Es lohnt sich.

  • 3/5 Martina L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Expected more (Original) Hatte mehr erwartet

  • 5/5 Лана �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Atmospheric !!! (Original) Атмосферно!!!

  • 5/5 ch P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super easy to enjoy the peace and quiet (Original) Super einfach die Ruhe zu genießen

  • 2/5 Alex C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very sad (Original) Sehr traurig

  • 5/5 Burkhard W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cologne old town (Original) Kölner Altstadt

  • 4/5 Michael K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I'm not used to it being so empty because of Corona ... (Original) Bin es nicht gewohnt, das es so leer wegen Corona ist...

  • 2/5 JJ J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Were looking Heinzeln. Not more (Original) Waren Heinzeln schauen. Mehr nicht

  • 4/5 Joel E. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 Chris M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 1 very historical place where the carnival starts on the 11th of the 11th every year and then there is hardly any space to stand. With enough restaurants bars and hotels you can always plan your day. Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine are only a few minutes away. Greetings from the Bergisch. (Original) 1 sehr Historischer Platz wo zum 11 im 11 jedes Jahr der Karneval anfängt man hat dann kaum Platz wo zu stehen. Mit genügend Restaurants Bars und Hotels kann man immer seinen Tag planen. Der Kölner Dom und der Rhein sind nur wenige Minuten weg. Gruß aus dem Bergischen.

  • 5/5 Kölsch D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Schöner Ort

  • 1/5 Gym M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sousse didn't taste good (Original) Sousse hat nicht geschmeckt

  • 3/5 K E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cologne city center is really not nice. The old town, especially the old market, is great. (Original) Kölner Innenstadt nun wirklich nicht schön. Die Altstadt, insbesondere der Alter Markt ist toll.

  • 3/5 Volker T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately nothing going on due to Corona! But still get a mulled wine! (Original) Leider durch Corona nix los! Aber trotzdem einen Glühwein bekommen!

  • 5/5 Heike M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Definitely great at not "Corona" time ... now just sadly lonely 😢 (Original) Zu nicht"Corona" Zeit bestimmt toll...jetzt nur traurig einsam 😢

  • 5/5 AJ P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) great (Original) Super

  • 5/5 Kellam H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice to be and be here (Original) schön hier zu sein und sein

  • 5/5 Giovanni L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice town . (Original) Jolie ville .

  • 5/5 Jan T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice historic place in Cologne.

  • 5/5 Drya H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spacious furniture store, very diverse range, no junk, well sorted. It is also worth a stroll during corona times. (Original) Geräumiges Möbelhaus, sehr vielfältiges Sortiment, kein Ramsch, gut sortiert. Ist einen Bummel wert auch zu Koronazeiten.

  • 4/5 Wilfried G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I liked it ! (Original) Hat mir gut gefallen !

  • 5/5 M S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A charming place, a beautiful cathedral, lots of cafes and boulevards by the river I recommend (Original) Urokliwe miejsce,przepiękna katedra,mnóstwo kafejek,oraz bulwary nad rzeką Polecam

  • 5/5 Frank L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Today a very sad sight (Original) Heute ein sehr trauriger Anblick

  • 5/5 Norbert S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super Environment (Original) Super Ambiente

  • 4/5 Tomas F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet 🌞😀 (Original) Ruhige 🌞😀

  • 4/5 Iris R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I like it very much ! There are many nice bars, pubs and Irish pubs. In addition, a very nice Christmas market. (Original) Gefällt mir sehr gut ! Es gibt viele schöne Bars, Kneipen und Irish Pubs. Außerdem einen sehr schönen Weihnachtsmarkt.

  • 4/5 Karl-Heinz M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Typical historical place in the middle of the city. (Original) Typischer historischer Platz mitten in der Stadt.

  • 4/5 Werner H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice staff, home-style food! (Original) Nettes Personal ,gutbürgerliche Essen!

  • 3/5 FoxFace P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always something going on here. Especially at Carnival it is packed. That's just Cologne (Original) Immer was los hier. Vor allem an Karneval brechend voll. Das ist eben Köln

  • 5/5 Ricardo M. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place!

  • 3/5 U. D. 3 years ago on Google
    🤙

  • 4/5 Wolfgang S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) delicious beer 🍺 (Original) lecker Bier 🍺

  • 3/5 Peter K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Colorful good (Original) Bunt gut

  • 4/5 Alexander L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy, old town and all around "Kölsch" (Original) Gemütlich, Altstadt und rundum "Kölsch"

  • 2/5 Marlena M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, today (October 4th, 2020) you cannot visit the old town hall - a huge construction site. Better to go straight to the fish market - high wooden fences = not a pretty sight! (Original) Leider kann man heute (04.10.20)das alte Rathaus nicht besuchen - eine riesige Baustelle. Lieber gleich zum Fischmarkt gehen- Hohe Bretterzäune =kein schöner Anblick!

  • 3/5 Владислав �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's hard to find a good restaurant ... (Original) Сложно найти хороший ресторан...

  • 5/5 BAЯRON 2 years ago on Google
    The Old Market in Cologne is a nice place to relax and drink a beer or a glass of wine, as we did.

  • 5/5 Laura K. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice! Probably the best part of cologne. Best to visit in the morning times to avoid the lunch-rushhour tho!

  • 4/5 macedonboy 4 years ago on Google
    The old market back in the day, but is now a touristy place to visit. It's basically a public square with a few interesting sights along with the many cafes and restaurants around the square. Good things to look out for when visiting the square are the Jan von Werth Fountain in the centre of the square, the hard to miss Town Hall that dominates the western side of the square and the toilet humour Kallendresser.

  • 4/5 Mirko M. 2 years ago on Google
    Always enjoyed this square, though too often some construction works going on: Still hanging around here with German people is a joy for me.

  • 5/5 The Loud F. 2 years ago on Google
    Relaxing and lovely place to spent your day! Also, the music heard from the historical building, made this moments unforgettable !

  • 5/5 Steven D. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous 😍

  • 3/5 BURAK K. 2 years ago on Google
    İt's completely destroyed in WW2 so even the alterplatz in Klagenfurt is way more better I think

  • 5/5 Shubhangi V. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Christmas market

  • 5/5 Nigel H. 2 years ago on Google
    Xmas market still fabulousness rolled up in wonder

  • 5/5 Soner A. 2 years ago on Google
    Old market is my favorite out of the Christmas markets in cologne. The main one by the Dom didn't have the same variety compared to this and this one seemed a lot more traditional

  • 5/5 Iván 2 years ago on Google
    The nicest part in Köln

  • 5/5 Deborah H. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this market, so many different crafts and nice vendors. Great decorations and food and a general friendly vibe. Except for the poster guy who got all belligerent with people taking pictures. 🙄

  • 4/5 Stuart S. 2 years ago on Google
    In December this is part of the Hirschel Wintermärchen which fills the nearby Heumarkt as well. Mostly traditional high quality stalls serving a big variaty of food and winter drinks. One of my favourites in Germany. Fairly strict COVID precautions in 2021. id plus QR code vaccination proof needed to get the wrist stamp that allows you buy a drink!

  • 5/5 Windy F. 2 years ago on Google
    Köln market was wonderful but Old Market was our favorite of the two. There were more food options and places to enjoy our wine and drink. Better prices for the food too. Shopping options were more diverse then the previous markets we attended this month in Tarragona, Barcelona and Paris. Security was walking through the crowd doing covid checks and vendors would only do business with vac. customers and would give a hand stamp. Otherwise vendors faced a 5K euro fine for doing business with non vac. (Just passing info to assist with your visit in 2021.)

  • 5/5 Ricardo H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to visit and have a snack

  • 5/5 Cyriane R. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is beautifully decorated for Christmas and although it is really crowded this time of year in the Christmas markets, it's definitely worth fighting the crowd. The atmosphere is jolly and the pricing is pretty fair. There's also an ice skating rink but I dont have much info about it since I didn't get a chance to try it out. It's incredibly to go from one market to another in this town, I was able to walk between all of them.

  • 5/5 CAPATINA R. 4 years ago on Google
    If you search to spent some time , the perfect weekend will be for sure visiting the Christmas Markets in Cologne! The Markets are beautiful and unique from one to another! Beautiful things, good food, perfect athmosphere!

  • 4/5 André M. 2 years ago on Google
    We could only visit it during the Christmas Markets, which were packed, but appart from the crowds, it seamed a nice place to visit.

  • 2/5 Evi K. 2 years ago on Google
    All you can eat breakfast buffet.Decent variety and very central location.Ingredients not that fresh though and cappuccino has almost zero coffee.The lady who checked our vaccination QR codes was quite rude and made us uncomfortable.

  • 4/5 mohamed e. 1 year ago on Google
    Go there on Saturday and Sunday morning 😌 a lots of lovely activity

  • 3/5 Osama S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice vibes but not a very wide square. Multiple cafes/restaurants are there. The statue is beautiful, but somebody has messed it up by putting a beer bottle in lady sculpture hand 😀

  • 4/5 Karthik K. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful and vibrant market place with plenty of cafe's and restuarants. Wandering through the bylanes of this historical town is nice. Would love to visit during winter when Christmas market is set up. Close to the Cologne cathedral and Hauptbahnof so it's easily accessible.

  • 4/5 Susana A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice area and lot of options to eat/drink something.

  • 4/5 Al S. 1 year ago on Google
    Old German square surrounded by bars and restaurants. Lovely relaxed vibe, aided by the 3 piece string trio playing modern classics

  • 5/5 Anny B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful Christmas Market! The shops had like special little houses with decoration, very special!

  • 5/5 Anna N. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely Christmas market!! Nicely laid out so that it’s easy to weave your way through all of the vendors. Really good food and lots of Christmas drinks!

  • 5/5 Maryanne M. 9 months ago on Google
    There was a street food and drinks festival - it was packed and nice atmosphere! Lots of food and drinks :)

  • 4/5 El C. 9 months ago on Google
    Lots of charm and character, great place to grab a beer and a meal, do some people watching.

  • 5/5 Nicole G. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful area with lots of shopping and food choices. It's located pretty centrally so everything is a short walk away. There were a few stalls open when we went as well which was cool to look at.

  • 5/5 Gustavo R. C. 7 months ago on Google
    Many nice stores. Very good restaurants. Nice place to sit and have a drink.

  • 5/5 Lostris S. 7 months ago on Google
    This place is alwaysfull of people and full of lofe. There are so many different restaurants, pubs...it's lovely

  • 5/5 David H. 7 months ago on Google
    Very quaint place to sit back, watch people and just enjoy the atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Ratna K. 5 months ago on Google
    Cute old Market to walk around with many small shops and restaurants

  • 4/5 Jaideep Singh B. 4 months ago on Google
    Cologne's Old Market offers a delightful shopping experience. The array of shops and boutiques provides diverse shopping options, from fashion to unique souvenirs. The historic charm of the area adds to the appeal, making it a must-visit destination for shoppers and history enthusiasts alike.

  • 4/5 AMIT S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Very beautiful part of the city. So many restaurants, pubs and beer bars are around. Cobblestone roads. During Christmas 🎄 it's so beautiful here as Christmas market is so beautiful and so big here.

  • 5/5 AMAL C J. 1 month ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    The best I have seen in Germany till now

  • 5/5 irina s. 3 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    Der Ort ist ausgezeichnet, weihnachtliche Atmosphäre, ich empfehle, Ihre Freizeit dort zu verbringen!!!


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