What to do in Cologne: the best tips from locals

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Street Art in Cologne

One always hears about big cities situated along the River Rhine, with their magnificent cathedrals, prominent castles standing high on the hills which look sometimes straight out of fairy-tales. One such quaint town not too far from Cologne is Bad Münstereifel.
A Half Day in Cologne’s Belgian Quarter

So you’ve Googled What to do in Cologne and (beyond finding our incredibly helpful list of recommendations and blogs) you keep reading about the Belgian Quarter in Köln. It’s supposed to be…
A Half Day in Ehrenfeld

In Cologne, it’s not always obvious where to spend your time. The city is small but big at the same time. Everyone is overwhelmed by the Dom so no one knows where…
What is a Kiosk

What is a Kiosk you ask? We’re here to answer that question before you have a panic attack! So to begin, let’s answer the basic question: What is a Kiosk? A…
Hidden Spots in Cologne – PT. I

In Cologne, you’ll find your fair share of beautiful monuments (the Kölner Dom being numbers 1-10 on that list). We were pretty wiped out during the war so it can hard to…
A Half Day in Agnesviertel

In Cologne, it’s not always obvious where to spend your time. The city is small but big at the same time. Everyone is overwhelmed by the Dom so no one knows where…
What is a Kölsch

What is a Kölsch you ask? The day has been going on for hours it feels like. It’s too hot outside or it’s too cold. You’ve walked up and down the…
What are the best Museums in Cologne?

Big fan of museums…but somehow you’ve wound up in Cologne and not Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona, etc.? Not to worry! Cologne doesn’t have the most well known museums in the world. …
When is the best time to visit Cologne

When should I visit Cologne? Written by Mike Clarke, Cologne Resident and Calendar Enthusiast You’ve done the research. You know what to see, where to see it, what food to eat, and…
What are some Free Things to do in Cologne?

We’ve all been there on vacation; counting the cash we’ve spent throughout the day and wondering if we really needed to buy that vintage track suit we found that we’re totally gonna…