Catholic · Cologne, Germany
Cologne Cathedral — devotional goods and souvenirs made to order
Pilgrims leaving Cologne Cathedral want something that could only come from there. We design that something for shops at the shrine and for the groups who travel to it: products drawn from the place, made in small runs in the EU.
About Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Cathedral, Germany's most visited landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996, was built to house the Shrine of the Three Kings, a golden reliquary from the late 12th century. The Magi are the city's patrons, and their three crowns appear in Cologne's coat of arms.
The cathedral serves pilgrims and millions of tourists; the Advent and Christmas season with the markets in front of the cathedral is the strongest selling period, when star and crown motifs work best.
What pilgrims take home from Cologne Cathedral
Motifs we work into the designs:
- the twin spires
- the Shrine of the Three Kings
- the three crowns
- the star of Bethlehem
Products that fit Cologne Cathedral
The lines shops and groups most often order for a shrine of this kind. Every one carries your own design, not catalogue stock.
Magnets
Printed, epoxy, wooden, metal and 3D resin magnets of your shrine.
Candles
Procession candles with shields, votives in glass, pillar candles.
Keychains
Metal, enamel, wood and acrylic keyrings in custom shapes.
Pins & pilgrim badges
Enamel pins and badges with the year of the pilgrimage.
Pilgrim textiles
Group scarves, caps, T-shirts, bags, lanyards and vests.
Holy cards & prints
Prayer cards, pilgrim booklets, certificates, bookmarks.
Season and order dates
All year; Epiphany (6 January) and the Christmas market season from late November.
Order at least 2–3 weeks before the date you need the goods, plus a week for delivery; pilgrim kits take 10–15 working days.
What to respect
The Dombauhütte and the cathedral chapter have their own official products; we design independent Cologne lines for shops and groups.
Who orders
Souvenir and devotional shops in Cologne, parishes, star-singer (Sternsinger) groups, German tour operators.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make products only for our shrine?
Yes. Every design is drawn for one place and one client. If you are the shrine’s own shop, we can keep the artwork exclusive to you.
What is the minimum order for Cologne Cathedral?
From 50–100 pieces per design for most products made in the EU, pilgrim kits from 30–50 sets. Larger runs from 1000 pieces can be produced with our Asian partners at a lower unit price.
Can we use the official logo of the shrine?
Only if you hold the rights or the shrine gives written permission. Otherwise we design with the architecture, the place name and traditional symbols, which need no licence.
How long does it take?
Free mock-ups in 2–5 working days, a sample in 7–10 days if you want one, then 2–3 weeks of production in the EU plus delivery.
Request a mock-up for Cologne Cathedral
Name the products and the quantity. We draw the first designs from Cologne Cathedral for free and send a price per piece within two working days.
- Reply on working days, usually within a few hours
- Free mock-ups drawn from your shrine before you order
- Written price within 2 working days
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