Kathrin Marchand: “I love the Rhineland’s easygoing vibe”
For elite athlete and doctor Kathrin Marchand, her hometown of Cologne is both a training ground and a place to reset. On 6 March 2026, she lines up at the Winter Paralympics in Milan.
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.
Carnival in Cologne: beyond the mainstream, without losing the Cologne spirit
Done with traditional Carnival in the Old Town? These underground tips take you beyond the mainstream.
Staying in style: 9 great budget stays in Cologne
Cosy shared-flat vibes instead of a classic hostel, minimalist design in Ehrenfeld or a big-city hotel with NYC flair? Cologne delivers.
Cologne’s tiles: Where post-war charm meets urban treasure hunting
Some cities dazzle with grand buildings and gleaming boulevards.
And then there’s Cologne — a city that, beyond its world-famous landmarks, often reveals its true beauty in the details.
New Year’s Eve in Cologne: Ideas for the night and the morning after
Cologne offers plenty of ways to step into 2026 with a bang. We’ve got five ideas to make the big night one you won’t forget.
Forget the bucket list – feel Cologne instead
Cologne isn’t a place you simply tick off. Cologne needs to be smelled, tasted, heard. Instead of racing through “must-sees”, we slow down and dive deep into the real “Kölle-Jeföhl” – that unmistakable Cologne vibe.
Frank Schätzing: “Cologne could be a little New York”
It was “The Swarm” that cemented Frank Schätzing’s reputation as one of Cologne’s best-known literary exports. We sat down with the bestselling author to talk about why he prefers to write about his hometown, his favourite running spots, and his thoughts on heroism in our times.
Belgian Quarter: the Veedel of endless possibilities
Every city has a neighbourhood that feels almost too good to be true. In Cologne, it’s the Belgian Quarter – or ‘Veedel’, as locals call it. Fancy a stroll? Let’s do some exploring!
