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  • Welcome to Cologne

    The world feels at home in Cologne, where people meet for a Kölsch, a chat or simply a laugh. Life in Cologne is vivacious.

  • What to do in Cologne

    Take a trip through 2000 years of history and visit cultural monuments from the Roman Empire to modern times.

  • Where to stay in Cologne

    Cologne provides over 250 hotels with a total capacity of more than 26,000 beds.

  • Eat and drink in Cologne

    "Drinking a Kölsch is more than just drinking a beer: it´s like drinking an entire culture." (NYT, 5/07)

  • Events in Cologne

    Enjoy the world-famous traditional Cologne Carnival and several top events throughout the year.

  • Business in Cologne

    Prime location in the heart of Europe and exemplary infrastructure also a multitude of highly specialised modern economy.

  • Shopping in Cologne

    Cologne’s Schildergasse is the most-visited shopping street in Germany.

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  • Eau de Cologne

  • Carnival

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Cologne in one day
You only have one day to discover the Cathedral City on the Rhine and to immerse yourself in Cologne’s zest for life? We have some suggestions that will allow you to discover the most important and interesting sides of the city.
Take a break
Summer in Cologne
Swimming, relaxing, sipping cocktails and enjoying the famous Rhine panorama - summer in Cologne is special. The Cologne people like to spend their free-time in the the green zone - just for relaxing and barbecue.

What to do

The Cologne Cathedral
It is not only used as a point of orientation but is the pride of the people in Cologne.
Museums
With its 42 museums Cologne has got an Outstanding art and cultural scene.
Sightseeing
Take a trip through 2000 years of history and visit cultural monuments.
Love locks
As proof of their love, couples fix padlocks to the railings on the Hohenzollern Bridge.
The old town
The Rhine panorama of the Old Town has become quite popular around the world over the years.
Guided tours
Explore Cologne - exciting and informative tours to suit all tastes, from the experience to the art history tour.

Where to stay

Hotels
Cologne provides over 250 hotels with a total capacity of more than 26,000 beds.
Hostels in Cologne
For budget traveller: hostels and accommodations.
Camp Sites
You want to travel without much money? Stay out at night at one of these camp sites and go camping in comfort.

Eat and drink

Kölsch beer
The Kölsch beer is a specially beer only brewed in Cologne. It's a light ale und is served in...
Eating Kölsch
The typical brewhouse cuisine: Drinking "Kölsch" an eating "Himmel un Ääd" (Heaven and earth...
Breweries
Drink "Kölsch" in an orign "Brauhaus".

Events

Highlights 2013
Tickets, hotel and more - find out the next festivals and concerts.
Cologne Carnival
During the "crazy days" the "fifth season" culminates into a huge public festival.
Cologne Lights
In mid-July, the "Kölner Lichter" light up the sky in flames. The impressive firework display...

Shopping

Shopping Streets
Whatever your Shopping-heart is coveting: You are sure to find it in Cologne!
Shopping centres
The shopping arcades in the city centre have long been an obligatory stop for locals and tourists on their shopping trips.
Unusual shopping
You’re looking for unusual shopping tips and want to step off the beaten shopping track?
Eau de Cologne
You all know it: Cologne has even become a generic term. Cologne is the city of this success story - since 1709.
Köln Shop
Souvenirs, presents and more - The "Köln Shop" offers all thing about Cologne.

Business

Crafts
The craft sector is multifaceted; it is unlike any other area of business.
Industry
With 1.3 million jobs, the Rhineland is one of the most important economic regions in Europe.
Logistics
The logistics industry in Cologne has become an economic factor in its own right.
Media
More than a third of the nation's TV program is produced in the Metropolis on the Rhine.
Service
From trade to service - as a business location Cologne has evolved into an outstanding city of service providers.
Trade
Its excellent infrastructure link Cologne to suppliers and customers all over the world.