The heart of the old town
Neighborhood: Old town
Nearest Train: Heumarkt: L1, L7, L8, L9
Phone: +49 (0)221 2213 0400 (Tourismus)
Fax: +49 (0)221 2213 0410 (Tourismus)
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Alter Markt, or the Old Market, lies in the heart of the old town. It is home to the Christmas market during the festive season and the Medienburgerfest in the summer, but is perhaps best known for the Carnival which begins here at 11.11am on the 11th day of the 11th month. This is when Cologne goes completely crazy and hoards of Jecken, or madmen, storm the town hall. Once Cologne's commercial centre, nowadays it is simply a focal point for tourists who flock here to witness the comings and goings around the Marktbrunnen fountain.
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We can't wait to go back!
We had a great time at all the Christmas Markets in Germany! The sounds and smells just made you lin...
Reviewed by:brendajshirey from on Feb 10 2008
Corkonian
Been here a few times and love it more every time i go..The corkonian irish pub in the alter markt i...
Reviewed by:laurenmcp2001 from Glasgow scotland on Sep 12 2006
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