The best Christmas gifts in Cologne

Give the gift of time together - tickets from prime entertainment

If you want to give away the greatest anticipation, time together and concert fun, you've come to the right place! Diligent concert-goers are sure to have been to a prime entertainment event before. If not, we need to change that as soon as possible. With over 600 concerts throughout NRW, you are sure to find something here for all concert lovers and potential gift recipients. From GIVEON or Dermot Kennedy in the Mitsubishi Electric Halle to Rumours of Fleetwood Mac in the Philharmonie, you'll find just the right concert experience for sparkling eyes under the Christmas tree at prime entertainment.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Music and concert lovers

⏰ WHEN? As of now

💰 HOW MUCH? Ticket prices vary depending on the event

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Sponsorships for tree beds and green spaces in Cologne

You can give the gift of a personal tree sponsorship for a flower bed in your neighborhood: The City of Cologne is looking for committed citizens to sponsor a tree bed or green space in Cologne's streets, green spaces or squares.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Everyone with a green thumb

⏰ WHEN? As of now

💰 HOW MUCH? Free of charge

Ortloff

Want to browse for Christmas, gather inspiration and choose gifts on the spot? This is Kölle's perfect spot for this: Ortloff has a huge selection of special stationery, games, gifts for Cologne fans and unique interior items from the concept store. The Christmas atmosphere makes shopping twice as much fun and at the end of the day, you can go home with your gift wrapped and ready to go. Our tip: with the engraving and embossing campaigns, your gift will immediately become a personal eye-catcher.

🎄 FOR WHOM? There's something for everyone here, from niece to grandma

⏰ WHEN? Mon - Sat from 10 am - 7 pm (Fri + Sat in Advent from 10 am - 8 pm)

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Give the gift of local - the voucher for Cologne fans

You want to make someone happy, but you're not sure what really fits? With the local gift voucher, you're guaranteed to get it right! The voucher can be redeemed in over 250 stores, restaurants and service providers throughout Cologne - from small boutiques to cozy cafés and wellness studios. So the recipient has the full choice and can choose the perfect gift for themselves.

Particularly practical: you can order the voucher directly online - either as a digital version by email (ideal for last-minute gifts) or as a pretty gift card by post to hand over. Whether for birthdays, Christmas or just because: Schenk Lokal is the flexible gift idea for anyone who loves Cologne and enjoys discovering it.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Everyone who likes Cologne and diversity

⏰ WHEN? Can be ordered online at any time

💰 HOW MUCH? Freely selectable amount

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Jean & Lenn - Gifts without Gedøns

Are you still looking for the perfect Christmas gift for skincare fans and connoisseurs? Then a trip to the Jean&Len flagship store in the Neumarkt Galerie is worthwhile. Here you will find a large selection of high-quality care products that are not only good for you, but also smell really good. The soap with the unmistakable rosemary/ginger scent is particularly popular - a real classic that no bathroom should be without, and the store is a real treasure trove of gift ideas, especially at Christmas. Whether lovingly put together gift sets or individual products, you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for here and can browse and be inspired on the spot. Head to the Jean&Len flagship store in the Neumarkt Galerie.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Any:n

⏰ WHEN? 24/7 in the online store or during store opening hours

💰 HOW MUCH? Different

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Give away tickets to the Rhine kilometer 652 Open Air

Are you looking for a gift that will make a real impression and create unforgettable memories? Then the Rheinkilometer 652 Open Air at KUNST!RASEN Bonn is just the thing! This is where power, good vibes and hot beats meet - an event that is guaranteed to get people talking and make the hearts of all music fans beat faster.The line-up includes Ikkimel, who is shaking up the rap scene with her feminist debut album, Domiziana with her fresh hyperpop sound and social issues, 6euroneunzig with a wild mix of rap and techno, Felicia Bianco, who will get everyone dancing with her tech house grooves, and Mariybu, who is setting new trends with queerness and feminism. Each act stands for diversity, freedom and lots of energy - perfect for celebrating with friends and experiencing new favorite moments.RKM 652 Open Air is more than just a concert, it's a real gift of experience. So make a note of the date, secure your tickets and give the gift of anticipation! If you have this event on your wish list, you won't just get music, but a whole summer adventure.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Mother Ikki fans & festival lovers

⏰ WHEN? 28.08.2026

💰 HOW MUCH? from €55.50

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Give away tickets to the EAT PLAY LOVE Festival

Are your friends only surviving the winter and the cold season with thoughts of the next festival summer? Then here's the best gift for anticipation under the Christmas tree. Cologne locals know: The Eat Play Love Festival has become an integral part of Cologne's festival summer. Next year will be especially nice, because 2026 will be the 10th anniversary and there will of course be a particularly big program! Fancy the perfect intersection of tasty food, action on the water from professional wakeboarders and endless dance opportunities? Off to the EPL 2026!

🎄 FOR WHOM? Foodies, wakeboard fans and festival lovers ⏰ WHEN? 04.06. - 07.06.2026💰 HOW MUCH? from 9,90 €- Display -

Coffee enjoyment & barista courses from the HEILANDT coffee roastery

There's always that one person in your family or circle of friends who is addicted to coffee, isn't there? - Christmas coffee from the HEILANDT roastery is the insider tip for all coffee lovers! HEILANDT has been a Cologne-based coffee roastery since 2010. The filter coffee and espresso are roasted gently and single-origin and the green coffee is 100% direct & more than fairly traded. HEILANDT pays the coffee producers on average at least 50% more than the current price for fair trade coffee. For a self-determined life for everyone in the trade chain. The coffee is available at 5 locations in Cologne or in the online store. Exciting coffee courses and barista workshops are also offered here.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Lovers of the black gold

⏰ WHEN? As of now

💰 HOW MUCH? Various prices

Voucher for our secret concerts

Fancy a bit of sparkle and mystery under the tree? Look no further, because there are also vouchers for your and our favorite event series, the Geheimkonzerte. It's not only exciting for your loved ones, but also for you. The principle is as easy as it is simple: you don't know anything. The location and act remain a secret until shortly beforehand. Only the date is clear. On the day of the event, you find out where you're going in the evening. It has already taken place countless times in Cologne with acts such as Querbeat, Provinz, ENNIO, berq, frytz, Kalya Shyx, Nand and many more. - just let yourself be surprised!

🎄 FOR WHOM? Lovers of good music and new exciting shared experiences

⏰ WHEN? You will find out when the next concert is taking place via the secret mailing list or via web/app and socials.

💰 HOW MUCH? 1 pc. 24,90€ , 2 pcs., 3 pcs., or4 pcs. for 22,90 € each (90€)

Giving the gift of love - sponsorships from Cologne's animal shelters

An animal sponsorship at Cologne's animal shelters is the perfect gift for all animal lovers. Give the gift of love and support for an animal without it having to move in directly. This way, you ensure that the sponsored animal is well looked after, gets treats and cuddles, while you know that you are really doing something good. Kölle offers several places to go, such as the animal shelter in Zollstock or the Cologne-Dellbrück animal shelter. Click on the button to go directly to the sponsorship 🐾

🎄FOR WHOM? Everyone with a big heart for animals

⏰ WHEN? As of now and flexible in terms of time

💰 HOW MUCH? Varies, depending on the duration and scope of the sponsorship. Alternatively, a one-off donation is also a great gift!

Solidarity farming - give away a fair and field-fresh harvest

The gift for all sustainable cooks in your area. With community-supported agriculture, members receive seasonal, freshly harvested vegetables every week throughout the year and play an active role in the field. In short: with this gift, you'll be supporting rural agriculture, reducing packaging waste and food waste and protecting the environment and nature. At least four good reasons to give the SoLaWi as a gift. Attention: Only give the membership as a gift with care, as the member is obliged to actively participate for twelve months.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Vegetable lovers & community mice

⏰ WHEN? Contribution round in November or by moving up the waiting list throughout the year

💰 HOW MUCH? Offered per contribution round and voted on collectively

Like a warm hug - Foundly hot water bottle belt

Winter temperatures, back or abdominal pain or simply for comfort: the Foundly hot water bottle belt, ready to wear. From a Cologne-based brand, made from natural rubber from the rubber tree, biodegradable and more environmentally friendly than synthetic rubber. Meaning you stay warm, but not at the expense of the environment. So, do you already know exactly who in your circle always walks around with a hot water bottle? Click here for the perfect gift.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Frostbite and everyone who loves it cosy

⏰ WHEN? always in the online store

💰 HOW MUCH? from €32.95

Annual ticket for the museums of the city of Cologne

Who has been planning to go to the museum more often next year?
The annual ticket gives you Free admission to these nine Cologne museums all year round: Museum Ludwig, Wallraf-Richartz-Museum and Fondation Corboud, Roman-Germanic Museum in the Belgian House, Museum of Applied Arts Cologne, Museum of East Asian Art, Museum Schnütgen, Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum, Cologne City Museum and NS Documentation Center. Enjoy art without time pressure, simply stroll past your favorite work or take every single special exhibition with you to the next year. But let's be honest, the price-performance ratio of this gift is extremely good, so that the smaller ticket is worth it after just four or five visits.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Museum mice and art lovers

⏰ WHEN? You can buy the cards at any time on the website and they are valid for one year

💰 HOW MUCH? from 40.50

Ono Mao - handmade ceramics designed in Cologne

The Cologne-based ceramic brand onomao combines traditional Portuguese craftsmanship with modern design and is fully committed to sustainability and fair trade. Since 2018, they have been creating products that not only look beautiful, but also last a long time and have as little impact on the environment as possible. You can find what you're looking for either from the comfort of your sofa in the online store or in a browsing mood at Venloer Str. 501.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Any:n

⏰ WHEN? 24/7 online store or in store, depending on opening hours

💰 HOW MUCH? Various prices

SCHEE & Hurra - From Kölle with Love

SCHEE has been selling the most beautiful prints and products from all over the world since 2014. What began as a hobby project in Cologne is now a real company - run by two brothers and two friends - with an online store and stores in Cologne, Berlin and Düsseldorf. Be sure to check out the SCHEE online store - you'll find super individual and unusual gift ideas that are modern, sustainable and super stylish! Or visit one of the now 3 stores at Masstrichter Str. 36 in Cologne . 2 x SCHEE and 1 x HURRA.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Any:n

⏰ WHEN? 24/7 online store or on site (note opening hours)

💰 HOW MUCH? Various prices

Neptunbad - Wellness & time for two

Treat yourself or someone special to pure relaxation with a voucher for the Neptunbad - the perfect place to completely switch off and recharge your batteries in the middle of Cologne. With premium saunas, soothing massages and pure wellness, it's the ideal gift for anyone who deserves a break from everyday life!

You can find gift vouchers in the online store.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Everyone (but you're naked! ;) )

⏰ WHEN? As of now

💰 HOW MUCH? From 30,50€

Schauspiel Köln - Give the gift of culture with the Wahl Abo

Support 2026 culture and finally go to the theater more! With Wahl subscriptions or gift vouchers, you can give the gift of good intentions. But of course only so that the theater stays on stage and who knows, maybe in 2026 it will finally be time to move to a real theater. Curtain up, stage free, giving the gift of culture is always a good idea.

You can find gift vouchers in the online store.

🎄 FOR WHOM? Theater kids and people interested in the stage

⏰ WHEN? As of now

💰 HOW MUCH? Subscriptions start from €81, vouchers available from €10