A place to garden, dance and sing – and so much more. But what holds all these different activities together? We meet the people helping to shape Ebertplatz – and discover a place that refuses to be put in a box.
Tiny shops, big names and rows of shelves to lose yourself in: Cologne has a lot in store for book lovers. These 9 bookshops are well worth a detour.
She sews, upcycles and repairs – always with her next project in mind. Seamstress and content creator Tamina Orenda takes us on a shopping tour of Cologne, sharing her favourite spots for fashion, vintage treasures and inspiration.
Sharing is caring. Poking at a sad little salad on your own is so yesterday. Invite as many friends as you can and fill the table with food instead. After all, why settle for just one main course?
Gaming in Cologne is more than just a passing trend. So how did Dom-town become a global HQ for devs, creators and fans alike? We explore Cologne’s gaming culture – beyond the buzz of Gamescom.
This September, Schauspiel Köln opens its 2026/27 season at Offenbachplatz, where all four Bühnen Köln venues – Opernhaus, Kinderoper, Schauspielhaus and Kleines Haus – are once again under one roof. So, what can you look forward to? Get a first look inside the new venue and discover insider tips from the Schauspiel Köln team for your next theatre visit.
Actor Katrin Heß spent more than ten years playing a touch-cookie inspector in the RTL police series “Alarm für Cobra 11”. But acting…
Schaafenstraße – the gateway to Cologne’s queer party mecca At first glance, you’d never guess but the unassuming Mauritius neighbourhood is the place…
What does Cologne’s university district taste like? Referred to as Kwartier Latäng in the local vernacular, it lies on the left bank of…
Already home to a vibrant football scene, this summer the air in Cologne will be ablaze with love for the beautiful game. The…
Paul Nolte, owner of Cologne’s Nolte Bier, has the beer business in his blood – his grandfather used to own the local Sester…
8 March is International Women’s Day or rather “the day of the feminist fight”. What better date for the second edition of lit.pop,…
Venturing up high to get a view across the city’s rooftops and look the cathedral in the spires… Not as far-fetched as it…
Cologne flies its rainbow flag with pride. According to a study by the city council, one in ten residents identify as gay, lesbian,…
Street art wherever you look. Every wall, every lamppost and every junction box is to Cologne street artists what canvas was to Picasso. Be it stencils, paste-ups, miniscule stickers or ground-to-ceiling paintings – talented hands swiftly transform grey emptiness into artwork that makes a political statement. Here’s where you’ll find eye-popping street art galore.
The names might come from well-known, hip areas of Cologne but the Rheinauhafen, Rathenauplatz, and Aachener Weiher we’re talking about here are actually…
In this instalment of our “Discovering Cologne with…” mini-series, Sebastian Trägner shows us his favourite places. Take a look! In Cologne, René Tillmanns…
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.