You’re looking for Christmas presents for family and friends and you want to step up your game this year? Easy peasy in Cologne — as long as you know where to look. Here are our five favourite shops.
Taste your way through Cologne, and you’ll quickly discover the women behind the flavours: cooks who shape the city’s food scene with passion, precision and a generous dash of courage. We visited three of them.
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.
During Advent, Cologne proves that Christmas markets can be so much more than the usual clichés.
Cologne’s Christmas markets aren’t all about wooden pyramids and incense smoke. Beyond the classics, the city offers plenty of creative, colourful spots where you can browse, sip a mulled wine and grab a bite or two along the way. Here are five that should be on your festive radar.
Actor Katrin Heß spent more than ten years playing a touch-cookie inspector in the RTL police series “Alarm für Cobra 11”. But acting…
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.
FOND OF and muli-cycles – two Ehrenfeld originals bringing smart design to backpacks and bikes alike.
Refined, seasonal and full of flavour – fine dining in Cologne can be both elegant and accessible.
Whether you’re into urban energy or natural peace, Cologne’s got great outdoor spots worth dipping into. Here’s where to cool off when the city sizzles.
Arthouse, blockbuster or documentary, at the beer garden, by the river or at the museum – Cologne has some fabulous outdoor cinemas for a summer full of wonderful moments.
From street food to eco printing to rare vintage finds – Cologne’s creative markets show how a city can really celebrate its market culture with a combination of lively atmosphere, sustainable ideas and a love of style. Wondering which markets you should mark in your diary? We’ve got the answers.
From the Drag Festival to the Dyke* March: 2025 will once again see Cologne transformed into a vibrant Pride capital. Read on to find out what’s happening during the CSD season – with highlights including queer parties, safe spaces and cultural events.
If you’d rather explore local communities than roam around shopping malls, you’ll love Cologne’s second-hand markets. They’re fantastic for bargain-hunting, browsing, finding treasures – and simply passing time. Here are five great places to buy used goods in Cologne.
From natural wine in the Ehrenfeld neighbourhood to a French surprise menu in the Belgian Quarter: if you’re looking for something special, look no further than these six wine bars in Cologne.
Explore Cologne’s hidden street art: stencils & paste-ups in Ehrenfeld & Belgian Quarter, featuring Planet Selfie’s witty characters.
Discover Cologne’s street art with Semor the Mad One – a deep dive into graffiti, creativity, and the vibrant urban art scene.
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