Cologne

Viva Colonia! Cologne is a kaleidoscopic carnival 365 days a year. All around the majestic Cologne Cathedral, busy urban life pulsates and the cosmopolitan cheer from the Rhineland is charming and infectious. The city of over a million has developed into one of Germany’s most important exhibition, culture and media centers. For decades, Cologne has been the perfect breeding ground for the musical avant-garde, from Jazz to Techno, which is most prominent in hot spots such as the Old Town, the Friesenviertel and Belgische Viertel. Countless clubs, bars and pubs leave nothing to be desired because this is the place where Cologne celebrates with visitors from all around the world. When it comes to cuisine, Cologne’s gastronomical scene is sometimes unembarrassed and rustic and sometimes elitist and stylish. With City Food, you can separate the wheat from the chaff and find your individual favorites. Feed your mind with the intellectual pleasures that burst from der Rhine metropolis; besides opera and the Schauspielhaus, about 70 theatres perform the full range of activities from poetry and cabaret to dance and people’s theatre. Similarly vast is the diversity of museums, which range from Museum Ludwig for modern Art and the Roman-Germanic Museum to the Chocolate Museum. Using City Guides, you can navigate through the cultural paradise of Cologne. Defy the sensory overload of the Rheinufer by visiting the gorgeous parks and public green areas that invite you to take part in recreation. City Action lists the green oases, which let you take a deep breath and rejuvenate.