Santas Weihnachtsmarkt im MediaPark
Set on the square in front of the KölnTower, this Christmas market hosts around 80 stalls designed as gift boxes selling gifts, festive food, and warm drinks. Visitors can relax in weather-sheltered spaces like the Elfenhaus with mobile table service, or reserve rooftop lounges overlooking the market. Activities include five curling rinks with player lounges, a walk-in snow globe for photos, and a reindeer sleigh suspended 50 meters above the park.
Nov 19 – Dec 23, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Mon–Fri: 12–22; Sun: 12–21; Totensonntag (22.11.): 18–21.
Food & Drink
The market serves festive food and drinks, including fresh mulled wine delivered by mobile elf service; rooftop lounges offer food.
Parking
There is a parking garage beneath MediaPark with more than 1,100 spaces.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the Hansaring or Christophstraße/MediaPark stop, served by the listed S-Bahn, tram and bus routes, to reach the market by public transit.
- Drive only if useful: the garage beneath MediaPark has more than 1,100 spaces, though the listing does not guarantee availability.
- Book a rooftop lounge if you want a reserved group setting with food and panoramic views over the market.
- Treat Santa in the Sky as a possible prize rather than a ride to buy; access is available only through competitions and raffles.
- Choose the Elfenhaus or Elfengasse for weather-sheltered seating or standing, where mobile elf service brings mulled wine to guests.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market makes its MediaPark premiere this year.
- On Totensonntag, the market has a special evening session.
- Rooftop Lounges can be booked as an option.
- Santa in the Sky is accessible only through competitions and prize draws.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors do besides browse the stalls?
Try ice-stock curling on one of five lanes or visit the walk-in snow globe. Santa in the Sky is available only through competitions and prize draws.
What food and drink are available?
The market has festive food and drinks, including mulled wine. The Elfenhaus and Elfengasse offer sheltered seating and standing areas, with mobile elf service bringing mulled wine to visitors.
Can groups book a place to sit?
Rooftop Lounges can be booked for groups and offer food and views over the market. The Elfenhaus and Elfengasse have sheltered seating and standing areas.
How can I get to the market by public transport?
The Hansaring stop is served by S6, S11, S12 and S13, KVB lines 12 and 15, and bus 127. KVB lines 12 and 15 also stop at Christophstraße/MediaPark.
Is there parking nearby?
A parking garage beneath MediaPark has more than 1,100 spaces.
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