Day & Night Thrifting: 7 Great Flea Markets in Cologne
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.
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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.
Hands-on design: Passagen 2026 comes to Machwerkhaus Cologne
From 16 to 22 January 2026, Machwerkhaus opens its studios for Passagen Köln. Peek behind the scenes, discover works in progress and see how design, craftsmanship and urban creativity come to life in the heart of Kalk.
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.
A taste of Cologne: three women shaping the city’s food scene
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.
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.
Quietly reshaping Cologne’s food scene: 3 women driving bold, meaningful change
Cologne’s food scene is seeing more and more women at the helm. Not in the kitchen, but at the top. More and more women are founding, running and shaping restaurants – proving that hospitality management can be far more than numbers, hierarchies and the usual top-down pressure. We met three of them.
Cologne and photography – a perfect match
Cologne has a thing for photography. And it’s been going strong for decades. Discover hip photo collections, avant-garde galleries and ART COLOGNE 2025 – a guide for everyone who celebrates art with attitude.
Shop. Sip. Snack. Repeat: 5 alternative Christmas markets in Cologne
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.
