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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

20th - 25th February 2020
The "crazy days" of Carnival are celebrated with parties on the streets, in public squares and in pubs. Find out more

Friday, 28-02-2020,

Immerse yourself in Cologne’s history and experience life at the beginning of the 20th century with all your senses, thanks to virtual reality. Travel back in time to witness this golden era of Cologne’s history! Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Gamescom

The world’s largest computer games trade show ‘Gamescom’ is moving up to the next level. From 25– 29 August 2020, numerous new game products and hardware innovations will be showcased at the Cologne trade fair.

Cologne Carnival

During the "crazy days" the "fifth season" culminates into a huge public festival. People dress up, sing local songs and simply have fun. The "crazy days" of Carnival are celebrated with parties on the streets, in public squares and in pubs - view the photo galleries.

Love locks

For several years now, love locks have been considered one of Cologne’s most charming traditions. As proof of their love, couples fix padlocks to the railings on the Hohenzollern Bridge; to ensure everlasting love, they then throw the key into the Rhein river below.

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.