A place to garden, dance and sing – and so much more. But what holds all these different activities together? We meet the people helping to shape Ebertplatz – and discover a place that refuses to be put in a box.
Tiny shops, big names and rows of shelves to lose yourself in: Cologne has a lot in store for book lovers. These 9 bookshops are well worth a detour.
She sews, upcycles and repairs – always with her next project in mind. Seamstress and content creator Tamina Orenda takes us on a shopping tour of Cologne, sharing her favourite spots for fashion, vintage treasures and inspiration.
Sharing is caring. Poking at a sad little salad on your own is so yesterday. Invite as many friends as you can and fill the table with food instead. After all, why settle for just one main course?
Gaming in Cologne is more than just a passing trend. So how did Dom-town become a global HQ for devs, creators and fans alike? We explore Cologne’s gaming culture – beyond the buzz of Gamescom.
This September, Schauspiel Köln opens its 2026/27 season at Offenbachplatz, where all four Bühnen Köln venues – Opernhaus, Kinderoper, Schauspielhaus and Kleines Haus – are once again under one roof. So, what can you look forward to? Get a first look inside the new venue and discover insider tips from the Schauspiel Köln team for your next theatre visit.
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…
Jonas Engel is a member of Impakt, a collective of 14 young musicians from Cologne who share a passion for free improvised music…
So many record sleeves are stuck to the wall behind the bar at King Georg in Cologne that you can barely make out…
Without the Rhine, there would be no Cologne. The river serves as an important shipping route, a romantic backdrop and as the boundary…
From the famous Art Cologne to brightly colored street art in Ehrenfeld: Cologne is full of art. The best recommendations for art enthusiasts.
Wondering where you can find an exciting gallery in Cologne? If you thought the “k” in Köln only stood for the city’s kölsch…
16 June will see the premiere of “INES” by director Katharina Schmitt and composer Ondřej Adámek at Cologne Opera. It’s the tale of…
A bike ride that takes you from one bar to the next or a spot of liquid motivation along the way? This 10km route offers exercise, lots of city flair and some of Cologne’s best bars. Go for their innovative, non-alcoholic creations if you’re planning lots of “pit stops”.
As you enter the Discovery Art Fair Cologne 2024, you’re greeted by… balloons! Lots and lots of brightly coloured balloons. Artist Hakan Eren…
Cologne’s pop festival turns 21 this year and this is the fifth time it’s being held in the city’s Ehrenfeld neighbourhood. The 2024…
Eigentlich wollte Werner Peters nur ein Café aufmachen. Dann verlor er eine Wette und das Chelsea Hotel Köln wurde zum intellektuellen Zentrum der 1980er.