--- title: "Heidewitzka, it's Advent" url: "https://www.cologne-tourism.com/tours/detail/heidewitzka-its-advent" description: "The south of Cologne exudes a very special charm at Christmas time - a mixture of impressive architecture, cozy neighbourhoods and atmospheric lights. This route takes you on a festive journey from Cologne Cathedral to the city's smallest Christmas market in the Volksgarten. Let yourself be seduced by the historical backdrop, urban flair and Cologne's cozy atmosphere!Route: From the cathedral to the smallest Christmas marketThe route starts at Cologne Cathedral with its magical Christmas market on Roncalliplatz. Immediately afterwards, the route takes you through the old town to \"Heinzels Wintermärchen\", one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Cologne. With a mulled wine in hand, the route continues towards the Rhine. Here, the harbor Christmas market at the Chocolate Museum attracts visitors with its maritime atmosphere, the delicious smell of fish sandwiches and a fantastic location right on the water.From the Rheinauhafen harbour, with its mix of historic and modern architecture and the Crane Houses, you can slowly immerse yourself in the soul of Cologne's south. In the Severinviertel and along Severinstraße, you will be greeted by cozy cafés, individual stores and Christmas street magic. Here, the VeedelsAdvent on Chlodwigplatz attracts visitors with its rustic Christmas flair.The final part of the route takes you along Merowingerstraße and Volksgartenstraße to the Volksgarten. The \"smallest Christmas market in the city\" awaits you here: charming, friendly and a real insider tip for a relaxed end to the tour. Convenient: from there, you can easily take line 16 back to Cologne Cathedral.A Cologne Christmas fairy taleThis tour is perfect for anyone looking for a combination of typical Christmas atmosphere, modern architecture and Cologne joie de vivre. Whether it's big city life or a cozy Veedels feeling - this route shows all facets of the Christmas city of Cologne!" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3536795/09c22d53dfe6ddfacf89b474f66a3488c6596bc35d0510aaacbb557faa185a51/christmas-market-on-chlodwigplatz.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Tours > Detail" --- GPX Share Heidewitzka, it's Advent ======================== - Hiking - 3.46 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: medium - Asphalt Christmas market on Chlodwigplatz - 0:50 h - 3.46 km - 12 m - 10 m - 37 m - 60 m - 23 m - - Start: Roncalliplatz - Destination: Chlodwigplatz Off to the south-side of Christmas! ----------------------------------- The south of Cologne exudes a very special charm at Christmas time - a mixture of impressive architecture, cozy neighbourhoods and atmospheric lights. This route takes you on a festive journey from Cologne Cathedral to the city's smallest Christmas market in the Volksgarten. Let yourself be seduced by the historical backdrop, urban flair and Cologne's cozy atmosphere! Route: From the cathedral to the smallest Christmas market ---------------------------------------------------------- The route starts at Cologne Cathedral with its magical Christmas market on Roncalliplatz. Immediately afterwards, the route takes you through the old town to "Heinzels Wintermärchen", one of the largest and most atmospheric markets in Cologne. With a mulled wine in hand, the route continues towards the Rhine. Here, the harbor Christmas market at the Chocolate Museum attracts visitors with its maritime atmosphere, the delicious smell of fish sandwiches and a fantastic location right on the water. From the Rheinauhafen harbour, with its mix of historic and modern architecture and the Crane Houses, you can slowly immerse yourself in the soul of Cologne's south. In the Severinviertel and along Severinstraße, you will be greeted by cozy cafés, individual stores and Christmas street magic. Here, the VeedelsAdvent on Chlodwigplatz attracts visitors with its rustic Christmas flair. The final part of the route takes you along Merowingerstraße and Volksgartenstraße to the Volksgarten. The "smallest Christmas market in the city" awaits you here: charming, friendly and a real insider tip for a relaxed end to the tour. Convenient: from there, you can easily take line 16 back to Cologne Cathedral. A Cologne Christmas fairy tale ------------------------------ This tour is perfect for anyone looking for a combination of typical Christmas atmosphere, modern architecture and Cologne joie de vivre. Whether it's big city life or a cozy Veedels feeling - this route shows all facets of the Christmas city of Cologne! 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