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Experiences & Lifestyle

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Anticipation, adrenaline, good vibrations: There’s a lot to experience in Germany’s fourth-largest city — whether you’re interested in culture, sports, entertainment, or the pleasures of food & drink. To make sure you don’t miss a single opportunity, we offer you this brief overview of the many venues in Cologne — guides to the evergreens as well as up-to-the-minute tips about concerts and events.

Current event highlights

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  • Open detail page 'Fine Food Days Cologne'
    Haute cuisine, a plate of beautifully arranged dishes decorated with flowers.
    © Fine Food Days Cologne /Jenny Rumbach
    Tip Fine Food Days Cologne08/09/2026
    16:00
    Pleasure/gourmet
    Cologne city area, Im Stadtgebiet, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Openairkino Köln'
    Open-air movie theater at Rheinauhafen, with the audience seated on steps and the screen floating on the water
    © openairkino.koeln
    Tip Openairkino Köln08/09/2026
    from €12.00 p. p.
    19:00
    film
    Rheinauhafen, Harry-Blum-Platz 1, 50678 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne Jazzweek 2026'
    Jazz concert in Cologne: people casually enjoy live music in an atmospheric setting.
    © KölnTourismus GmbH
    Tip Cologne Jazzweek 202608/09/2026
    19:00
    Festival/open-air
    Cologne city area, Im Stadtgebiet, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Brewery tour'
    The picture shows a waiter wearing a blue jacket and holding a wreath of beer glasses. He smiles friendly into the camera. In the background, guests are sitting at tables with red parasols in front of a building that reads "Em Golde Kappes". The scene conveys a convivial atmosphere in an outdoor restaurant.
    © FRÜH Gastronomie
    Tip Brewery tour08/09/2026
    from €27.50 p. p.
    19:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'SHALOM-MUSIK.KOELN'
    Man blowing a large horn instrument on a busy street between tall buildings.
    © Ricki Sofer
    Tip SHALOM-MUSIK.KOELN08/09/2026
    19:30
    Festival/open-air
    Cologne city area, Im Stadtgebiet, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'SERIAL KILLER'
    Dark exhibition room with information boards, illuminated finds and marked skeleton fragments.
    © Linus Harwig
    Tip SERIAL KILLER09/09/2026
    11:00
    Exhibition
    Oskar-Jäger-Straße, Oskar-Jäger-Straße 99, 50825 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne in a nutshell'
    A group of people stand at the historic fish market in Cologne. Colorful half-timbered houses can be seen in the background, creating a lively and inviting backdrop.
    © Bilderblitz, KölnTourismus GmbH
    Tip Cologne in a nutshell09/09/2026
    from €14.50 p. p.
    12:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Fine Food Days Cologne'
    Haute cuisine, a plate of beautifully arranged dishes decorated with flowers.
    © Fine Food Days Cologne /Jenny Rumbach
    Tip Fine Food Days Cologne09/09/2026
    18:30
    Pleasure/gourmet
    Cologne city area, Im Stadtgebiet, 50667 Köln

Our public city tours

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  • Open detail page 'Brewery tour'
    The picture shows a waiter wearing a blue jacket and holding a wreath of beer glasses. He smiles friendly into the camera. In the background, guests are sitting at tables with red parasols in front of a building that reads "Em Golde Kappes". The scene conveys a convivial atmosphere in an outdoor restaurant.
    © FRÜH Gastronomie
    Tip Brewery tour08/09/2026 - 31/10/2026
    from €27.50 p. p.
    69 dates
    19:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne in a nutshell'
    A group of people stand at the historic fish market in Cologne. Colorful half-timbered houses can be seen in the background, creating a lively and inviting backdrop.
    © Bilderblitz, KölnTourismus GmbH
    Tip Cologne in a nutshell09/09/2026 - 31/10/2026
    from €14.50 p. p.
    60 dates
    12:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne is a feeling'
    Three Köbesse, waiters in traditional blue clothing with ties, laughing heartily. They radiate the kind of friendly and welcoming atmosphere often found in breweries. Their cheerfulness conveys a feeling of conviviality and hospitality.
    © FRÜH Gastronomie
    Cologne is a feeling12/09/2026 - 31/10/2026
    from €16.00 p. p.
    8 dates
    14:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Love, desire and fuss'
    A detailed mosaic sculpture on the wall of a building shows several resting figures.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Jesse von Laufenberg | CC-BY-SA
    Love, desire and fuss18/09/2026 - 23/10/2026
    from €17.50 p. p.
    2 dates
    17:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Brewery tour at Eigelstein'
    The Eigelstein City Gate in Cologne, an impressive medieval city gate
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Brewery tour at Eigelstein19/09/2026 - 17/10/2026
    from €27.50 p. p.
    2 dates
    16:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Jewish Cologne'
    Sculpture "MA'ALOT" by Dani Karavan in front of Cologne Cathedral under a sunny sky.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Tip Jewish Cologne27/09/2026 - 25/10/2026
    from €20.00 p. p.
    2 dates
    15:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'The Agnes quarter '
    The picture shows a picturesque path lined with hedges that leads through the historic rose garden at Fort X in Cologne. Old stone facades and a staircase flank the peaceful path. The scene captivates with lush greenery and an atmosphere of tranquillity.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    The Agnes quarter 11/10/2026
    from €17.50 p. p.
    1 date
    15:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Ebertplatz 1, (vor der Sparkasse), 50668 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Belgian Quarter'
    On a long, colorful wall you can see large graffiti letters with playful details.
    © Bilderblitz, KölnTourismus GmbH
    Tip Belgian Quarter17/10/2026
    from €17.50 p. p.
    1 date
    15:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Hahnen City Gate, Rudolfplatz 1, 50674 Köln

All events

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  • Open detail page 'Kiddy Trip'
    Woman with two children looking at a smartphone on a paved street.
    © Kiddy Trip
    Kiddy Trip08/09/2026
    10:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Cologne city area, Im Stadtgebiet, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne 1926'
    Historic scene in Cologne, enlivened by people in clothing from the early 1920s. The imposing Cologne Cathedral towers in the background, while passers-by and a nostalgic car enliven the scene.
    © TimeRide
    Cologne 192608/09/2026
    from €21.90 p. p.
    10:00
    Guided tour/tour
    TimeRide Cologne, Alter Markt 36-42, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Severinskirchplatz Organic Market'
    Severinskirchplatz Organic Market08/09/2026
    11:00
    Market
    Severinskirchplatz, 50678 Köln
  • Open detail page 'TimeRide GO! Cologne Cathedral 360'
    Two people enjoy an immersive tour with VR glasses in front of Cologne Cathedral.
    © www.timeride.de
    TimeRide GO! Cologne Cathedral 36008/09/2026
    from €26.90 p. p.
    15:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Panorama tour Cologne'
    Passenger ship on the Rhine in front of Cologne's old town with striking church towers.
    © Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH
    Panorama tour Cologne08/09/2026
    from €20.00 p. p.
    15:00
    Guided tour/tour
    KD Landing Stage Cologne/Old Town, Fischmarkt, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Fine Food Days Cologne'
    Haute cuisine, a plate of beautifully arranged dishes decorated with flowers.
    © Fine Food Days Cologne /Jenny Rumbach
    Tip Fine Food Days Cologne08/09/2026
    16:00
    Pleasure/gourmet
    Cologne city area, Im Stadtgebiet, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Panorama tour Cologne'
    Passenger ship on the Rhine in front of Cologne's old town with striking church towers.
    © Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH
    Panorama tour Cologne08/09/2026
    from €20.00 p. p.
    16:30
    Guided tour/tour
    KD Landing Stage Cologne/Old Town, Fischmarkt, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'TimeRide GO!'
    Two smiling people with VR glasses in front of colorful townhouses and a church.
    © www.timeride.de
    TimeRide GO!08/09/2026
    from €31.90 p. p.
    17:00
    Guided tour/tour
    TimeRide Cologne, Alter Markt 36-42, 50667 Köln

Sightseeing tours and experiences

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  • Open detail page 'KölnTriangle'
    Visitors enjoy the breathtaking view from the viewing platform of the KölnTriangle over the city of Cologne, which shines in the evening light. The panoramic view includes the majestic Cologne Cathedral and the glittering Rhine landscape, offering an unforgettable experience.
    © Damian Zimmermann
    Tip KölnTriangle
    Vantage point/Observation tower
    Ottoplatz 1, 50679 Köln
  • Open detail page '"Bimmelbahn" Mini Train'
    A yellow and green train runs over cobblestones, with modern and historic buildings in the background.
    © Wolters Bimmelbahnen
    "Bimmelbahn" Mini Train
    Services – various
    Burgmauer, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Rikolonia'
    Five stylishly dressed people sit in modern rickshaws in front of the Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne. The sun is shining, the sky is blue with white clouds.
    © Rikolonia - Rikschamarketing & Events e.K.
    Rikolonia
    Services – various
    Plectrudengasse 4, 50676 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne Zoo'
    Two resting lions, surrounded by rocks and a wooden fence at Cologne Zoo.
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Cologne Zoo
    Zoo/wildlife park
    Riehler Straße 173, 50735 Köln
  • Open detail page 'KölnTourist Personenschiffahrt'
    Excursion boat RheinLand in front of a large cathedral on the Rhine under an expansive summer sky
    © KölnTourist
    KölnTourist Personenschiffahrt
    Shipping/Port
    Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, 50668 Köln
  • Open detail page 'TimeRide Cologne'
    People in a historic streetcar wear VR glasses and experience a virtual journey through time.
    © www.timeride.de
    TimeRide Cologne
    Tourist attractions – various
    Alter Markt 36-42, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne CityTour'
    A red double-decker "CityTour Köln" bus is parked on the side of the road with its upper deck open. The bus is adorned with white illustrations of Cologne landmarks.
    © Willms
    Cologne CityTour
    Services – various
    Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne cable car'
    The Cologne cable car floats majestically over the Rhine, with Cologne Cathedral and the city skyline in the background.
    Cologne cable car
    Mountain railway/cable car/lift
    Riehler Straße 180, 50735 Köln

Street Art

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    Nightlife

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    • Open detail page 'Tsunami Club'
      The façade of the Tsunami Club in urban style, littered with street art and posters.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      Tsunami Club
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Im Ferkulum 9, 50678 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld'
      The colorfully illuminated open-air area at Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld creates an atmospheric festival atmosphere.
      © KölnTourismus GmbH
      Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Bartholomäus-Schink-Straße 67, 50825 Köln
    • Open detail page 'artheater'
      Cozy outdoor area of the alternative club artheater in Cologne with seating made of wooden pallets.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      artheater
      Venue
      Ehrenfeldgürtel 127, 50823 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Sonic Ballroom'
      Yellow house with gray roofs, urban and creatively decorated, with Sonic Ballroom lettering.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      Sonic Ballroom
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Oskar-Jäger-Straße 190, 50825 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Veedel Club'
      The Veedel Club in Cologne impresses with its lively street art, colorful graffiti and creative façade design.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      Veedel Club
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Luxemburger Str. 37, 50674 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Subway'
      Two hands meet for an arm stamp in a dimly lit room full of stickers.
      © MarcoKD, KölnTourismus GmbH
      Subway
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Aachener Straße 82-84, 50674 Köln
    • Open detail page 'JAKI'
      Two hands meet for an arm stamp in a dimly lit room full of stickers.
      © MarcoKD, KölnTourismus GmbH
      JAKI
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Venloer Straße 40, 50672 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Nachtigall'
      Two hands meet for an arm stamp in a dimly lit room full of stickers.
      © MarcoKD, KölnTourismus GmbH
      Nachtigall
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Körnerstraße 65, 50823 Köln