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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 'Yayoi Kusama'
    Artist Yayoi Kusama works intently on her colorful painting.
    © YAYOI KUSAMA
    Tip Yayoi Kusama23/07/2026
    10:00
    Exhibition
    Museum Ludwig, Heinrich-Böll-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'SERIAL KILLER'
    Dark exhibition room with information boards, illuminated finds and marked skeleton fragments.
    © Linus Harwig
    Tip SERIAL KILLER23/07/2026
    11:00
    Exhibition
    Oskar-Jäger-Straße, Oskar-Jäger-Straße 99, 50825 Köln
  • Open detail page 'StadiumTour'
    A group stands in front of a man and listens attentively.
    © 1. FC Köln GmbH & Co. KGaA
    Tip StadiumTour23/07/2026
    12:00
    Guided tour/tour
    RheinEnergieSTADION, Aachener Str. 999, 50933 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 nutshell23/07/2026
    12:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'MarktTreff Rudolfplatz'
    Coffee stand with a price board at the MarktTreff on Rudolfplatz under green trees
    © KölnTourismus, Foto: Christina Kirsch
    Tip MarktTreff Rudolfplatz23/07/2026
    16:00
    Market
    50674 Köln
  • Open detail page 'StadiumTour'
    A group stands in front of a man and listens attentively.
    © 1. FC Köln GmbH & Co. KGaA
    Tip StadiumTour23/07/2026
    17:30
    Guided tour/tour
    RheinEnergieSTADION, Aachener Str. 999, 50933 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 tour23/07/2026
    19:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 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 Köln23/07/2026
    19:00
    film
    Rheinauhafen, Harry-Blum-Platz 1, 50678 Köln

Our public city tours

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  • 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 nutshell23/07/2026 - 31/10/2026
    115 dates
    12:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 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 tour23/07/2026 - 31/10/2026
    130 dates
    19:00
    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 feeling25/07/2026 - 31/10/2026
    15 dates
    14:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 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 Quarter25/07/2026 - 17/10/2026
    3 dates
    15:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Hahnen City Gate, Rudolfplatz 1, 50674 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 fuss07/08/2026 - 23/10/2026
    3 dates
    17:30
    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 30/08/2026 - 11/10/2026
    2 dates
    15:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Ebertplatz 1, (vor der Sparkasse), 50668 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Through the alleyways...'
    Colorful houses in Cologne's old town in front of the cathedral and St. Martin's Cathedral under a blue sky
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
    Through the alleyways...06/09/2026
    1 date
    16:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Jan von Werth Monument, Alter Markt 38, 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
    2 dates
    16:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln

All events

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  • Open detail page 'Scheduled trip on the Rhine'
    An excursion boat sails across the Rhine against green banks and a bright sky
    © Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH
    Scheduled trip on the Rhine23/07/2026
    09:30
    Guided tour/tour
    KD Landing Stage Cologne/Old Town, Fischmarkt, 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 192623/07/2026
    10:00
    Guided tour/tour
    TimeRide Cologne, Alter Markt 36-42, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Kiddy Trip'
    Woman with two children looking at a smartphone on a paved street.
    © Kiddy Trip
    Kiddy Trip23/07/2026
    10:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Cologne city area, Im Stadtgebiet, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page '"Fascination Cologne" - The Highlights '
    Group of people with red bicycles on a bridge in Cologne, with the Cologne Cathedral visible in the background.
    © Colonia Aktiv
    "Fascination Cologne" - The Highlights 23/07/2026
    10:30
    Bike tour
    Colonia Aktiv, Gereonswall 2-4, 50668 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 Cologne23/07/2026
    10:30
    Guided tour/tour
    KD Landing Stage Cologne/Old Town, Fischmarkt, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne Skyline Tour'
    Excursion boat on the Rhine in front of Cologne's skyline with cathedral and riverside buildings
    © KölnTourist
    Cologne Skyline Tour23/07/2026
    10:45
    Guided tour/tour
    Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, 50668 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne Ferris Wheel'
    Detailed shot of an illuminated Ferris wheel at night, shining into the darkness with warm, golden lights.
    © Willi Kipp
    Cologne Ferris Wheel23/07/2026
    11:00
    Other
    Chocolate Museum, Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a, 50678 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Panoramic cruise on the Rhine'
    Excursion boat RheinLand in front of a large cathedral on the Rhine under an expansive summer sky
    © KölnTourist
    Panoramic cruise on the Rhine23/07/2026
    11:45
    Guided tour/tour
    Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, 50668 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 '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 '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 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
  • Open detail page 'Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt'
    Boats on the Rhine in front of Cologne's old town and striking skyline create a lively excursion atmosphere
    KölnTourismus, Foto: Dieter Jacobi | CC-BY-SA
    Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt
    Shipping/Port
    Frankenwerft 35, 50667 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 'Cologne Ferris Wheel'
    Detailed shot of an illuminated Ferris wheel at night, shining into the darkness with warm, golden lights.
    © Willi Kipp
    Cologne Ferris Wheel
    Other
    Chocolate Museum, Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a, 50678 Köln

Street Art

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    Nightlife

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    • Open detail page 'Gewölbe'
      Two hands meet for an arm stamp in a dimly lit room full of stickers.
      © MarcoKD, KölnTourismus GmbH
      Gewölbe
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Hans-Böckler-Platz 2, 50672 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Bootshaus'
      The picture shows a lively club scene with people dancing under blue lighting and a metallic grid.
      © Bootshaus Cologne GmbH
      Bootshaus
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Auenweg 173, 51063 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Schrotty'
      Two hands meet for an arm stamp in a dimly lit room full of stickers.
      © MarcoKD, KölnTourismus GmbH
      Schrotty
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Vogelsanger Str. 406, 50827 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Helios37'
      A large-scale mural of a turtle adorns an exterior wall in an urban backyard.
      © KölnTourismus GmbH
      Helios37
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Heliosstraße 37, 50825 Köln
    • 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 'Stereo Wonderland'
      The picture shows the front of a building with a striking yellow and blue spiral pattern. There is a sign on the façade that reads "Stereo Wonderland". Graffiti and posters can be seen on the roller shutter and the walls, creating an urban and artistic atmosphere.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      Stereo Wonderland
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Trierer Straße 65, 50674 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