Winterdeck
Hosted on the covered open deck of a stationary event ship moored by Cologne's Old Town, the event provides views of the Rhine and Cologne Cathedral. Guests can relax in a cozy lounge furnished with sofas and pillows surrounded by festive decorations and Christmas pop music. Multiple stalls offer seasonal drinks and snacks, ranging from mulled wine and Kölsch to currywurst, pretzels, and warm cheese-herb pull-apart bread.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
General admission is free and no ticket is required. For the group special (10–40 people), there is a €1-per-person reservation fee and a €12-per-person minimum spend, provided as food-and-drink vouchers. The vouchers can be used for all food and drinks on Winterdeck.
Hours
17.00 – 22.00 Uhr; group-special booking windows: 17.00 – 19.30 Uhr or 20.00 – 22.00 Uhr.
Food & Drink
Stalls serve currywurst, bratwurst, warm cheese-herb pull-apart bread, vegan pea soup, pretzels, brownies and cookies, alongside mulled wine, hot drinks, Kölsch, wine, gin drinks and soft drinks; the selection may vary.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Check the listed closure dates before setting out, as Winterdeck is not open to the public on those dates.
- Reserve in advance if visiting with a group of 10 or more; group bookings cover 10–40 people and include a reserved area.
- Bring a cashless payment method or KD value vouchers, since cash payments are not accepted aboard Winterdeck.
- Consider buying KD value vouchers ahead of your visit; they can be used for food and drinks on board.
- Expect the food and drink selection to vary, and choose from the stands’ available options when you arrive.
Special Events & Promotions
- General entry is free; no ticket is required.
- Groups of 10–40 can book a reserved deck area, with a choice of two booking windows; reservation is required.
- The Winterdeck is closed to the public on November 28, December 4, 11, 12, and 17; the program section also lists December 10 as a closed-company date.
- A new winter-season location is aboard the KD Eventschiff MS RheinVision.
- Groups of 65 or more can book an exclusive Christmas party aboard a rented ship.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors eat and drink aboard Winterdeck?
Stands offer snacks such as currywurst, bratwurst, warm cheese-herb pull-apart bread, vegan pea stew, pretzels and cookies, alongside hot drinks, mulled wine, Kölsch, wines, soft drinks and other options. The selection may vary.
Do groups need to reserve?
Groups of 10 or more must reserve. Group bookings accommodate 10–40 people and include a reserved deck area.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payments are cashless only or by KD value vouchers; there is no minimum card payment or fee.
Can a group choose a booking window?
Groups of 10–40 select one of two booking windows during the reservation process.
What is the setting like on board?
Winterdeck is on the covered open deck of a stationary ship, with a lounge furnished with sofas and cushions, seasonal decorations and Christmas pop music.
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