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Alternative Weihnachtsmärkte

Alternative Christmas markets in Cologne

In the runup to last year’s Christmas I was in town to explore some alternatives to the more traditional Christmas markets. Here are my favourite finds!

Der Super Fashion Markt

Designers Anna Mancarella and Lena Schröder are the creative minds behind Der Super Markt and have actually launched various events since 2008, including the Super Weihnachtsmarkt. Although this Christmas market took place for the last time in 2018, fans of fashion, accessories and jewellery still have reason to rejoice in 2019, with the Super Weihnachtsmarkt to be replaced by the Super Fashion Markt, from 6 to 8 December. More than 40 regional and international designers will be showcasing their fair fashion and sustainable products. And even if you don’t find any gift ideas, at least you get to enjoy the entertainment programme.

Alternative Weihnachtsmärkte | Der Super Fashion Markt
Alternative Weihnachtsmärkte | Der Super Fashion Markt

6 to 8 December 2019
Friday: 4 pm to 12 am
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm
Admission: 5,00,- Euro, incl. all current exhibitions at MAKK
Museum für Angewandte Kunst (MAKK), An der Rechtschule, 50667 Köln

Web: www.dersupermarkt.net, www.facebook.com/dersupermarkt

Ehrenfeld Christmas market

When I asked one of the bearded stallholders in lumberjack gear if he considered himself a hipster, I thought I caught a mischievous glint in his eye. Whatever: here, in the heart of Ehrenfeld, three guys have created what is probably the smallest and coolest Christmas market in town. The few stalls are hammered together by hand, creating a pop-up store atmosphere. There’s some yummy food – they serve “superwurst” and delicious mulled wine with all-natural ingredients. Plus their wares have the potential to become your friends’ best gifts ever. Go!

Alternative Weihnachtsmärkte | Ehrenfelder Weihnachtsmarkt
Alternative Weihnachtsmärkte | Ehrenfelder Weihnachtsmarkt
Alternative Weihnachtsmärkte | Ehrenfelder Weihnachtsmarkt

21 November to 23 December 2019
Monday to Friday: 4 to 10 pm
Saturday/Sunday: 2 to 10 pm
Bartholomäus-Schink-Straße 2, 50825 Köln

Web: www.facebook.com/EhrenfelderWeihnachtsmarkt

Stadtgarten Christmas market

Probably the most “normal” alternative Christmas market in Cologne is the one in Stadtgarten in the Belgian Quarter. That said, there are some features that make this one special: for one, many stalls have a pop-up store air about them and switch every week; for another, the market is in a garden, so the atmosphere is more congenial than that of a large-scale market on a square. My personal favourite was the tarte flambée stall – a delicious way to round off a visit!

Alternative Weihnachtsmärkte | Weihnachtsmarkt Stadtgarten
Alternative Weihnachtsmärkte | Weihnachtsmarkt Stadtgarten
Alternative Weihnachtsmärkte | Weihnachtsmarkt Stadtgarten
Alternative Weihnachtsmärkte | Weihnachtsmarkt Stadtgarten

21 November to 23 December 2019
Monday to Friday: 4 to 9:30 pm
Saturday/Sunday: 12 pm to 9:30 pm
Venloer Straße 40, 50672 Köln

Web: www.weihnachtsmarkt-stadtgarten.de

urbanCGN Xmas

Angelika also caught the special atmosphere at the alternative Christmas markets in a clip.
Further information about the clip.

Exploring food at markets

Julia went out to explore some of her favourite foods at Cologne’s Christmas markets.

Weihnachtsmarkt in Köln, Heimat der Heinzel
Weihnachtsmarkt in Köln, Markt der Engel
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