Flea market in Cologne: The most beautiful markets without new goods take place here!
Flea market in Cologne: The most beautiful markets without new goods take place here!
By Laura Koller
Cologne – The cold weather subsides and the first flea markets die in Cologne start again. If you want to know where it’s worth strolling and dawdling in the coming weeks, you’ll get an overview here.
At the flea market at the south stadium you will find junk dealers in addition to clothing and books, as well as collectibles and furniture. © 123rf/erix2005
Numerous flea markets take place throughout the year in the Cologne city area, some of which also offer cheap new goods.
Inveterate dabblers will probably walk straight past these stalls and prefer to rummage through the junk goods of private individuals in search of an old treasure.
In the following you will find out which flea markets are particularly worthwhile for enthusiasts and which do not require any new goods at all!
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Flea market at the South Stadium
The flea market at the Südstadion is probably one of the most controlled flea markets in the city. On the large square in Südstadt near the Volksgarten, sellers have plenty of space to present their junk goods.
If you are looking for old records, chic clothes or great vintage furniture, you will definitely find it here! There are also several food trucks ready to sell delicious food.
The dates, which were to take place in the coming weeks, were canceled at short notice by the organizer “Cölln Konzept” because war refugees from the Ukraine are to be accommodated on the site at short notice.
Other planned dates:
- September 4th
- 9th October
- November 6th
![The flea market at the old fire station in Agnesviertel offers visitors a great atmosphere!](https://media.tag24.de/951x634/m/j/mj6g7cjqfj0plwv50vav99afcnem4uj3.jpg)
The flea market at the old fire station in Agnesviertel offers visitors a great atmosphere! © 123rf/pavelrusak
Flea market at Wilhelmplatz in Nippes
Once a month, Wilhelmplatz in Nippes is transformed into a veritable paradise for bargain hunters.
At the numerous stalls you will find everything but new goods! It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for old crockery, books you’ve read, or unique furniture – this flea market makes every collector’s heart beat faster.
Planned dates:
- April 24th
- May 22
- June 19th
- 17th July
- August 21st
- September 18th
- 23rd October
- December 4th
Flea market in the old fire station
The flea market in the Agnesviertel near Ebertplatz is probably one of the taxes in Cologne. As soon as you enter the courtyard of the old fire station, the special atmosphere of this flea market is noticeable, because the stalls not only sell junk goods, but also people like to have a chat.
If you are looking for old and new clothes, you are guaranteed to find them here. In addition, thanks to sorted out toys, there is always something for the younger generation.
Planned dates:
- April, 30th
- May 15th
- May 29th
- 12th of June
- 25th June
- August 14th
- August 21st
- September 3rd
- 25th of September
- 8th October
![Bookworms will get their money's worth at the book and collectors' market on the Riehler Belt!](https://media.tag24.de/951x634/r/i/ri5xzx59k39j9fip6kr6qjuuppazavvm.jpg)
Bookworms will get their money’s worth at the book and collectors’ market on the Riehler Belt! © 123rf/zixia
Book and collectors’ market at the Riehler Belt
The book and collectors’ market takes place several times a year at the Riehler Belt. As the name already suggests, the hearts of all bookworms will beat faster here, but there are other great things to discover!
Clothing, furniture, crockery and children’s toys are also sold here in an idyllic avenue.
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Especially in midsummer, the junk walk under the cooling canopy of leaves is THE perfect destination for a relaxing Sunday.
Planned dates:
- 10th of April
- 8th of May
- 12th of June
- 10th of July
- August 14th
- September 11
- October, 16th
- November 27th
TAG24 wishes all Cologne residents a lot of fun dawdling!
Cover photo: 123rf/erix2005