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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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The Cologne Cathedral

The magnificent Cologne Cathedral hovers above the roofs and chimneys of the city. It is not only used as a point of orientation but is the pride of the people in Cologne. It can be seen from nearly every point in the city centre and from many places elsewhere.

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.

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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.
The old town
The Rhine panorama of the Old Town has become quite popular around the world over the years.
Love locks
As proof of their love, couples fix padlocks to the railings on the Hohenzollern Bridge.
Sightseeing
Take a trip through 2000 years of history and visit cultural monuments.
Guided tours
Explore Cologne - exciting and informative tours to suit all tastes, from the experience to the art history tour.
Zoo
Cologne Zoo is famous for its modern elephant park and the new Hippodrom.

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

Gamescom
The world’s largest computer games trade show ‘Gamescom’ is moving up to the next level.
Köln Marathon
The Köln Marathon is an big running event for all - running amateur or experienced marathoner.
Cologne Carnival
During the "crazy days" the "fifth season" culminates into a huge public festival.

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?

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.