Food festivals in Cologne

ISM Cologne International Sweets and Snacks Fair

  • ★ 4.0
  • 31 January to 3 February 2027
  • Cologne, Germany

The world's largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, held annually in late January at Koelnmesse. The public evening events and the confectionery district.

Hotels for these dates from USD 75/nightFood tours in Cologne from €500Official siteAdd to calendar

Food tours in Cologne: Cologne Südstadt Culinary, The Food Tour · ★ 4.5 (678)

Dates and details checked September 25, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Where to eat nearby

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Places from our Cologne guide, nearest to the festival first.

Lommerzheim 1.3 km · German Brauhaus · Deutz★ 4.7 Little Green Kitchen 1.6 km · Vegan Cafe · Altstadt★ 3.8 Wochenmarkt Kalk 1.6 km · Market · Altstadt★ 4.1 Maximilian Lorenz 1.7 km · New German · Agnesviertel★ 4.7 maiBeck 1.8 km · Modern European · Altstadt★ 4.3 Toddy Tapper 1.9 km · Cocktail bar · Agnesviertel★ 4.7

Eat your way around Cologne while you are in town

ISM Cologne International Sweets and Snacks Fair runs 31 Jan to 3 Feb 2027. These are the food tours and tastings in Cologne to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Cologne around 31 January to 3 February 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Holiduhotels for these dates from USD 75/night Booking.comhotels for these dates from USD 58/night Expediahotels for these dates VIP Carscar hire in Cologne from USD 22.61/day

Before you go: airport transfer to Cologne (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

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