They celebrate Gemütlichkeit, warm brick interiors and perfectly poured pints with snowy heads. Now, a new generation of publicans is reinventing Cologne’s brewpub culture, blending contemporary ideas with hearty local cooking.
Whether you’re into arthouse films, blockbuster hits or documentaries, Cologne’s open-air cinemas turn summer evenings into unforgettable movie nights. And if the temperatures soar, we’ve got one extra tip up our sleeve.
With his vibrant paintings, artist Moritz Adam Schmitt now inspires hundreds of thousands of people on social media. On a stroll through his neighbourhood, with coffee, art and childhood memories along the way, he shows us the places that have made Sülz the place he calls home.
Since the pandemic, a new punk movement has been taking shape in Cologne. Bands such as Pogendroblem, The Red Flags and Grenzkontrolle are at the forefront of a sound that is political, fearless, feminist and unapologetically loud.
Want to hunt for unique second-hand treasures? These 7 flea markets in Cologne are packed with true vintage gems – some of them stay open late into the night.
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…
Actor Seán McDonagh has been living in Cologne for ten years. A job at the Schauspiel Köln theatre brought him to the city he now calls home.
Perfectly coiffured coffee in a former hairdressing salon, an artistic finish to your latte and Colombia so close you can taste it… Cologne…
Suzie Kerstgens is Cologne. Cologne is Suzie Kerstgens. The Klee singer spoke to us about the deep connection she feels with the city and how it came about.
Abstract shapes, garish colours and concrete as far as the eye can see: the brutalist architecture of the post-war era is definitely not everyone’s thing but it’s worth a look nonetheless.
Leave the sofa behind and head out to Cologne’s festivals. We’ll get the barbecue going, jump in the water and celebrate the sunny…
Hans Sarpei is a former professional footballer and youth coach. In this interview, he talks about Cologne and the places that have shaped him.
Gourmet restaurant Pottkind serves guests at a bar overlooking the open kitchen. As creative as it is down-to-earth, Pottkind was awarded a Michelin star in 2021. We talked to chef Enrico Sablotny.
Actor Katrin Heß spent more than ten years playing a touch-cookie inspector in the RTL police series “Alarm für Cobra 11”. But acting…
Film Festival Cologne brings big-screen drama to the city. For local cineastes and film fans, the highlight is the screenings that are open…
What makes a really good bar? Is it the tasty drinks, the friendly barkeepers or the welcoming atmosphere? And what does it take…