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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

The historic Farina-house is situated opposite the Town Hall. In the world's oldest fragrance factory you can see where the fascinating history of Eau de Cologne and modern fragrances began. Find out more
Carnival

28th February - 5th March 2019
The "crazy days" of Carnival are celebrated with parties on the streets, in public squares and in pubs. Find out more

Thursday, 16-08-2018,

The world’s largest computer games trade show ‘Gamescom’ is moving up to the next level. From 21 – 25 August 2018, numerous new game products and hardware innovations will be showcased at the Cologne trade fair.

photokina

Potokina (September 26 to 29, 2018) is the year's key event for the international photography and imaging specialist trade. Trade dealers from all over the world will come to Cologne to find out about the sector's latest trends, establish business contacts and order products for the period of high turnover in autumn and winter.

October 7, 2018

Köln Marathon

The Köln Marathon on 7th October 2018 is an big running event for all - running amateur or experienced marathoner. The course goes along the Rhine banks, the Cathedral and other sights. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere.

Guided tours

The varied programme offered by the Cologne Tourist Board includes exciting and informative tours to suit all tastes, from the experience tour to the art history tour around Cologne's Romanesque churches or see Cologne's best attractions with a Hop-On Hop-Off Tour.

Hotels

Cologne provides over 250 hotels with a total capacity of more than 26,000 beds – ranging from low-budget accommodation and state-of-the-art design hotels to stylish suites in one of the large international top-quality hotels.