Activities for kids
House of Santa Claus
„This is Santa's house“
…who hasn't tried to sketch Santa's house in one line?
Organizer Rico von der Gathen has transformed his sketch into something unique and set new standards for a Christmas market with the Santa's house in Santa's village.
The result is the beautifully designed, cozy and warm Santa's house, a place of experience for all ages: with Santa's kitchen, Santa's desk where the golden guest book awaits you, Santa's armchair, Santa's library, and plenty of space for hands-on activities.
The village chapell
The village chapel is the hidden heart of the St. Nicholas Village on Cologne's Rudolfplatz. While the vibrant market bustles around it, it offers a place of reflection and tranquility.
Year after year, the chapel manages to strike a balance between the hustle and bustle of Cologne's city center and a peaceful village atmosphere.
Would you like to learn more about the program at St. Nicholas Village?
Our hand puppet NIKO
From 3 pm to 7 pm, free creative activities and cultural charity specials will be offered here.
Our hand puppet NIKO and, from 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm, Santa Claus in human form can be found daily in the Santa Claus House.
But there's more to do in the Santa Claus House than just watching…
With attractive daily themes that change every day, exceptional, self-designed works are created, which can of course be taken home.
The Santa Claus Post Office Workshop invites you to visit daily during the open program.
