Michael Trippel: the voice of 1. FC Köln
It probably comes as no surprise that Michael Trippel’s favourite place in Cologne is also the place where he works – the “RheinEnergieSTADION”…
Purple Schulz and Cologne – a complicated love affair
Cologne-born Purple Schulz is an author, pop singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, radio presenter and a walking encyclopaedia of good music. The all-rounder, whose real…
Olivia Sawano – a love of Cologne and of music
A favourite place in Cologne? Olivia Sawano can name quite a few but one in particular is a club that’s a real classic.…
Discovering Cologne with… René Tillmanns aka Flimmy
In this instalment of our “Discovering Cologne with…” mini-series, Sebastian Trägner shows us his favourite places. Take a look! In Cologne, René Tillmanns…
Catherrine Leclery: “I love the way people in Cologne communicate”
Cologne is a feeling. In our “K-Gefühl” series, we introduce prominent Cologne residents who have a special bond with the city. Today: drag queen Catherrine Leclery.
Thilo Gosejohann: “I like the villagey vibe in Cologne”
Director and cameraman Thielo Gosejohann has lived in Cologne-Ehrenfeld since 2004. We met him at Lenauplatz for a walk.
Discovering Cologne with… Charlotte Ebert
Content and social media manager Charlotte Ebert takes us on a walk around the city. Born in the Südstadt district, she describes herself…
Discovering Cologne with… Sebastian Trägner
Sebastian Trägner is a photographer and freelance artist, represented by Cologne’s 30Works Galerie. He lives in the heart of the Belgian Quarter, where…
Simon Zoller: “Once you’ve lived here, it’s difficult to leave”
Once Cologne has got you, it’s got you! Footballer Simon Zoller doesn’t play for Cologne’s 1. FC Köln football club anymore but he still lives here. Why? He tells us in the latest episode of the Köln-Clash podcast.
Forensic scientist Dr Mark Benecke: “Cologne has masses of fantastic places”
Mark Benecke took us to visit his favourite spot in Cologne and told us what he loves about the city.










