Flea markets in Cologne

Do you also like to go bargain hunting on a Sunday morning or do you love strolling between antique stalls? Then Cologne is the place for you! Cologne's flea markets are a real treasure trove for anyone who likes to rummage and is looking for unique finds. The markets are full of life, colour and stories waiting to be discovered by curious visitors.

Whether it's an antique, girls', family or even night flea market, on weekends you'll find brave junkers displaying their treasures in all weathers and looking forward to meeting eager shoppers. B&B Hotels gives you an overview of the city's most popular flea and flea markets. Here you can find out where, when and what is on sale.

The best flea markets in Cologne

Probably the most beautiful flea market in Cologne is located on the banks of the Rhine. The flea and antique market is located directly on the waterfront and attracts many visitors who enjoy a stroll in the maritime flair while browsing. For over 50 years, around 150 dealers and private individuals from all over Germany and neighbouring countries have been offering their antiques. The market takes place once or twice a month from March to October.

Here you will find arts and crafts, fashion design and jewellery as well as old handbags and American design. New goods are not permitted. If you like antiques and nostalgia, there are numerous other antique flea markets in Cologne: the antique market on Rudolfplatz offers classics from the 50s to the 70s from 10 am to 6 pm in April and October. The antique design market on Neumarkt also offers a wide range of antiques from the same decades in March and October. Admission is free in both cases.

There are also large covered flea markets in Cologne: one of the best is held in Godorf in the Ikea car park. Every third Sunday of the month from 11 am to 6 pm, the market attracts numerous traders and visitors. In addition to rarities, bric-a-brac and second-hand junk, new goods are also offered by professional traders.

Children's flea markets: toys and clothes

Anyone looking for baby or children's clothes and toys will find the best bargains at family flea markets. The Tante Astrid association organises a children's flea market once a month, where parents can browse for great second-hand clothes, books or other useful items. The family flea market in Cologne-Longerich is also an event for the whole family with 75 stalls, a circus, craft activities and live music.

Even more clothes, books and handicrafts can be found every first Sunday of the month at the craft flea market in the Ehrenfeld community centre. From accessories from the 80s to unusual recordings, visitors can find rare and fine items here.

More than just dawdling and strolling around

The charm of Cologne's flea markets lies not only in the goods on offer, but also in the atmosphere, in the conversations with the sellers, who are happy to tell the stories behind their stalls, and in the shared enthusiasm for discovering hidden treasures. Whether a long-time collector, occasional rummager or simply a curious visitor - these markets promise an experience characterised by discovery and joy.

Depending on where the flea market is located in the city, the setting offers another special attraction. The market in the Old Town is located on the Rhine promenade and is one of the most beautiful in the city. Between the Hohenzollern Bridge and the Bastei, visitors stroll through the stalls in a picturesque setting with a view of the Rhine. A perfect combination of antiquity and nature.

The large flea market at the racecourse in Weidenpesch in the north of the city offers another great backdrop that TV production companies also appreciate and film flea market scenes here from time to time. For over 20 years, bargains have been regularly haggled over here on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and once a month on Sundays. During the bargain hunt, you can stroll between the grandstands and the historic buildings of the racecourse. The flea market also offers plenty of food and drink.

Cologne's flea markets are not just places for shopping, but also for community, culture and creativity. They epitomise the spirit of the city - warm, diverse and endlessly fascinating. Whether you go home with a vintage piece of jewellery, a new appreciation for local arts and crafts or simply with the memory of a lively day - Cologne's flea markets promise an experience that will linger long after you have left the bustling alleyways and stalls.