White asparagus is Germany's most anticipated seasonal vegetable, arriving in late April and running until June 24 (St John's Day). Cologne Brauhäuser and brasseries build full Spargel menus around the vegetable: blanched white asparagus with hollandaise, new potatoes and cured ham. The market stalls at Nippesser Wochenmarkt and Apostelkloster market carry regional farm bundles.
3 editor picks for Weisser Spargel (White Asparagus) in Cologne, ranked by editorial score. All Cologne signature dishes · Weisser Spargel (White Asparagus) across every city.
Brauerei zur Malzmühle ★ 4.3
altstadt · Heumarkt 6, 50667 Köln
Brauerei zur Malzmühle on Cologne's Heumarkt has brewed Mühlen Kölsch since 1858 and once served Bill Clinton; consistently fresh pours in the Altstadt.
maiBeck ★ 4.3
altstadt · Am Frankenturm 5, 50667 Köln
maiBeck in Cologne's Altstadt near the Frankenturm is a Michelin-selected room for creative German-European cooking; the terrace lunch is excellent in summer.
Nippesser Wochenmarkt ★ 4.0
nippes · Wilhelmplatz, 50737 Koln
Nippesser Wochenmarkt at Wilhelmplatz in Cologne's Nippes runs Mon-Fri 07:00-13:00 and Saturday to 14:30; one of the most authentic neighbourhood markets.