Christmas market in Cologne

The Christmas market in Cologne

Inviting Christmas markets, lifelike nativity scenes and wonderful Christmas concerts: they know how to celebrate the holidays in Cologne. Strolling and shopping in the beautiful city centre that’s all decked out for Christmas is an incredible experience. To get there, step aboard the comfortable ICE International.
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Your trip to Cologne

The ICE International departs from Amsterdam 7 times a day and takes you directly to Cologne in about 2.5 hours. You can book your trip for as little as € 19*. For departure and arrival times, consult the international train planner.

What else is there to do?

Cologne is the city of the world-famous cathedral but also the place where culture and good food come together – and it can all be washed down with a glass of Kölsch beer. Also worth seeing is the Hohe Straße that attracts so many passers-by (around 17,000 an hour) that it’s been called Germany’s number one shopping street.

* Single fares departing from Amsterdam Central. Limited availability.