Cologne: Heinzel Virtual Reality Experience
ID: GYG1480561-2260852
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
10 min.
Description
Let yourself be enchanted on the "Heinzel Express" bus at Cologne's Christmas Market and take a virtual journey into the legendary world of the Heinzel
Experience the famous Cologne legend of the Heinzelmännchen on an extraordinary virtual reality journey through time at the Christmas market between Alter Markt and Heumarkt in Cologne. Board the historic vintage bus "Heinzelexpress", put on the VR glasses, and travel back to the wintry Old Market of the 1920s.
Watch the ground open up in front of Bechergasse and discover a mysterious underworld full of hard-working Heinzels. Join them as they work in the stonemason's workshop, the carpentry shop, the bakery, and the cooperage. The approximately ten-minute VR experience is based on the famous poem by August Kopisch and is a special Christmas experience for families, groups and anyone who wants to discover Cologne's world of legends in a modern way.
Highlights
- Travel to the wintry Old Market of the 1920s with a VR headset
- Discover the mysterious underworld and watch the Heinzelmännchen at work
- Experience the famous Cologne legend of the Heinzelmännchen on the historic "Heinzelexpress" bus
- Only from November 23 to December 23, 2026
- The experience is offered in German, English and Dutch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Unfortunately, it is not possible to participate with a wheelchair or rollator
The meeting point is located between Heumarkt and Alter Markt. Look for the "Heinzelexpress" bus shown in the picture
INCLUDED
- Entrance ticket with time slot
- Technical equipment
- All fees and taxes
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
