A winter weekend in Cologne: favourite places to warm up
Wintertime in Cologne is like a well-curated mix of comfort and culture – perfect for tracking down warm places around the city. From great food and cinemas to culture and nights spent dancing away the winter blues, these are our favourite places to warm up.
Stepping out of the comfort zone: Jonas Engel of the Impakt collective on improvisation in Cologne
Jonas Engel is a member of Impakt, a collective of 14 young musicians from Cologne who share a passion for free improvised music…
An interview with SeiLeise: “Street art is a shadow of the city”
Tim Ossege, better known by his alias, SeiLeise, is one of Cologne’s best-known street artists. His delicate imagery, dealing with current political events…
Six sustainable start-ups from Cologne
For many young entrepreneurs looking to launch a new business, their own label or an innovative product, sustainability is more than a mere…
Planschemalöör: the new kids on the carnival block
What would Cologne’s carnival be without its bands? In addition to legendary cult groups like Höhner, Brings and Bläck Fööss, there are dozens…
Europe’s first sustainable sneaker store – right here in Cologne!
Sustainable yet stylish: Sneakers Unplugged in Cologne city centre is the first store in Europe to only stock environmentally friendly sneakers.
Divine drinks: four Cologne cocktail bars with that special something
What makes a really good bar? Is it the tasty drinks, the friendly barkeepers or the welcoming atmosphere? And what does it take…






