Cologne Carnival Opening Nov 11!

11. November 2025

When the 'Kölle Alaaf!' sounds at 11:11 a.m. on November 11, Cologne kicks off the Fifth Season!

Thousands celebrate with music, dance, and joy on Heumarkt and Alter Markt.
An unforgettable experience for everyone who wants to feel Cologne's carnival culture.

After the colorful spectacle, a hearty lunch in one of our GlobalGuest® partner restaurants is worthwhile.

Book your table now through GlobalGuest®!

Empfohlene Restaurants zu diesem Event:

Consilium

Cuisine: mediterranean, seasonal, new german

Consilium Cologne – top cuisine in a traditional house from 1623, where the Spanish League once... » More information
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Das Kleine Steakhaus

Cuisine: mediterranean, seasonal, international, steaks, vegan

Reserve your table at Das kleine Steakhaus Cologne online: Juicy charcoal-grilled steaks, lamb... » More information
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Dom im Stapelhaus

Cuisine: seasonal, german, cologne style, regional, Rheinland speciality

Upscale cuisine with Cologne classics and Rhine views – at Dom im Stapelhaus Cologne. Expect... » More information
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Hard Rock Cafe Cologne

Cuisine: international, american, vegan, vegetarien

Reserve your table at Hard Rock Cafe Cologne online: Homemade American cuisine, legendary rock... » More information
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Haxenhaus zum Rheingarten

Cuisine: traditional, seasonal, german, cologne style, international, regional, Rheinland speciality

Tradition meets Cologne joie de vivre – at Haxenhaus Cologne on the Rhine promenade, Rhenish... » More information
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Scampino

Cuisine: mediterranean

Scampino Cologne – fresh-caught fish and seafood, open show kitchen, and large Rhine terrace... » More information
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Stüssers

Cuisine: traditional, seasonal, german, cologne style, regional

Tradition meets Cologne joie de vivre – at Brauhaus Stüssers in Cologne, right in the heart of... » More information
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