32 x Shopping Tips in Cologne

Explore the best local shops in Cologne. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for everyone. Stop by Bäckerei Zimmermann for authentic German bread or explore a wide selection of books at Buchhandlung Walther König. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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32 x Best Local Shopping in Cologne
Südstadion Flea Market Cologne

Südstadion Flea Market

Trash or treasures

"Südstadion flea market" Cologne is the market I like most. It is only once a month, on the first Sunday. But maybe that's what makes it special.

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Gol

Ebrahimpour-Mirzaie

Dec 9, 2025
Bäckerei Zimmermann Cologne

Bäckerei Zimmermann

Authentic German bread

"Bäckerei Zimmermann" Cologne is a small heritage bakery in the heart of the city which is family-owned and operating for almost 130 years now.

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Gol

Ebrahimpour-Mirzaie

Dec 9, 2025
Apostelnmarkt Cologne

Apostelnmarkt

Weekly foodmarket

"Apostelnmarkt" in Cologne is definitely an absolute gourmet foods farmer's market. I never come here with the goal of finding a quick bargain...

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Gol

Ebrahimpour-Mirzaie

Dec 9, 2025
Käsehaus Wingenfeld Cologne

Käsehaus Wingenfeld

Cheese heaven

"Käsehaus Wingenfeld" ('cheese house Wingenfeld') in Cologne (est. 1896) is a cheese shop with wares from not only Germany but also all over Europe...

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Gol

Ebrahimpour-Mirzaie

Dec 9, 2025
Meet & Eat Cologne

Meet & Eat

Food heaven every Thursday

"Meet & Eat" is my favorite after-work spot in Cologne. I come here every Thursday for the international food trucks, the market & the cheerful people!

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Lea

Renner

Dec 9, 2025
W. Königs Postkartenladen Cologne

W. Königs Postkartenladen

Thousands of postcards!

"W. Königs Postkartenladen" is Germany's biggest treasure trove for postcards, and it's right here in Cologne! They're said to have over 50,000...

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Julia

Krakau

Dec 9, 2025

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