Malou Lovis is one of the most exciting German singers in recent years – and her career began in Ehrenfeld. On a coffee-fuelled Veedel walk, tinged with nostalgia, she shows us her favourite local spots.
We pull our hats down over our ears and fully embrace winter – with creative seasonal cooking and five places serving pure hygge on a plate.
As a major media city, Cologne hosts a wide variety of film festivals every year, with films and series taking centre stage. From international arthouse productions and investigative documentaries with feminist perspectives to bold queer storytelling, the city’s festivals show just how diverse, layered and thought-provoking moving images can be today.
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.
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.
Actor Katrin Heß spent more than ten years playing a touch-cookie inspector in the RTL police series “Alarm für Cobra 11”. But acting…
Fancy some literature on stage? From 7 to 22 March, lit.COLOGNE 2026 takes over the city. But Cologne’s literary game is strong all year round – here are events that go beyond classic readings. At some, you can even take the stage yourself.
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.
As the director of Cologne’s c/o pop Festival, Elke Kuhlen is something of a local celebrity. We found out about her favourite places, her personal music tastes and why Cologne is better than Abu Dhabi.
Eike Herwig, Ray Lozano and Jenny Thiele have been in the music business for years. We caught up with them in Cologne’s Mülheim district to talk about the city’s musical diversity and what it is that makes Cologne so special for artists.
Beats by the lake, queer performances in Ehrenfeld, wakeboarding to electro sounds: you won’t want to miss these festivals!
Studenty vibes, culture and nightlife – the Latin Quarter is Cologne’s liveliest neighbourhood. Explore hidden hotspots, great places to eat and legendary clubs and pubs.
A second living room, a quick-stop shop, a launchpad for a long night out: Cologne’s kiosks are all those things, the beating heart of the local neighbourhood. We’ve got seven very special ones to show you – from traditional to trendy.
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