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Pop, pictures and people – discover the real Cologne at these six festivals

Beats by the lake, queer performances in Ehrenfeld, wakeboarding to electro sounds: you won’t want to miss these festivals!

by Saskia Balser 16 April 2025

Cologne

Cologne’s Latin Quarter – savoir-vivre the Cologne way

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.

Culinary

Convenience and community with a “k” – the kiosks of Cologne

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.

Culinary

Burgers in Cologne: smashed, juicy, legendary

You can get a burger on almost every street corner in Cologne but where do they serve the tastiest ones? We’ve got the lowdown on where you’ll find the city’s best patties, crunchiest buns and most tantalising takes on the burger experience.

Cologne

Off the beaten track: ten out-of-the-ordinary places to visit in Cologne

Open any Cologne guidebook and it will list the cathedral, Hohenzollernbrücke bridge and the Rheinauhafen harbour redevelopment as must-see sights. But leave the beaten path behind and you’ll find the city has more unusual spots to explore as well. Here come ten hidden gems.

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Schauspielerin Katrin Heß und Autor Beni Tonka stehen auf einer Straße in Köln und schauen in die Kamera

Podcast

Köln Clash, round #22 – Katrin Heß and Beni Tonka

Actor Katrin Heß spent more than ten years playing a touch-cookie inspector in the RTL police series “Alarm für Cobra 11”. But acting…

Culture

Music producer Bazzazian: the man with 100 fears

Anyone who’s anyone in Germany’s current hip-hop scene is on Bazzazian’s new album, “100Angst” (“100fear”). We spoke to the producer about his home city of Cologne and the things he fears. And we let you in on whether it’s a good idea to approach him on public transport or not.

by Saskia Balser

Mehr Kölle

Eine Menschenmenge tanzt und jubelt in einem dunklen Raum. Von der Decke rieselt Konfetti und der Raum wird mit Nebelmaschinen in Nebel gehüllt.

Culture

Clubs in Cologne: never-ending nightlife

When you think of a night out in Cologne, you’re probably thinking more “a couple of kölsch beers in a cosy corner pub”…

by Emely Hofmann

Blick in den Store von Sneakers Unplugged mit zwei Verkäuferinnen am Tresen

Shopping spree

Europe’s first sustainable sneaker store – right here in Cologne!

Sustainable yet stylish: Sneakers Unplugged in Cologne city centre is the first store in Europe to only stock environmentally friendly sneakers.

by Viola Blomberg

Hendrik Olfen von der Weinbar.Henne ist Gastgeber bei den Fine Food Days

Culinary

Fine Food Days Cologne: Hendrik Olfen on the joy of sharing

Hendrik “Henne” Olfen’s Henne. Weinbar is a mix of wine bar and restaurant where guests can enjoy divine dishes in tapas-style portions without any set order.

by Kirsten Niemann

Culture

Cologne – city of jazz

Cologne is the home of jazz in Germany. If you’re looking to explore the city’s rich jazz scene, check out these names and places.

by Ronald Klein