The Aachen Christmas markets and Bonn Christmas markets are both easy day trips from Cologne! And the Monschau Christmas markets are just a bit further and completely charming! For 2025, the Aachen Christmas markets are open November 21 – December 23! The Bonn Christmas markets are open November 21 – December 23 and Epiphany market… Read More Christmas Market Day Trips from Cologne: Aachen, Bonn, & Monschau

If you’re looking for easy day trips to get the most out of your German Christmas market trip, try the Essen Christmas markets and Dortmund Christmas markets! For 2025, the Essen Christmas markets are open November 14 – December 23! The Dortmund Christmas markets are open November 20 – December 30! Essen and Dortmund are… Read More German Christmas Markets: Essen and Dortmund