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 'Along the Color Line' (20/10/2026)
    Exhibition space featuring a suspended installation and colorful pictorial friezes at the Museum Ludwig
    Tip Along the Color Line20/10/2026
    10:00
    Exhibition
    Museum Ludwig, Heinrich-Böll-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'StadiumTour' (20/10/2026)
    A group stands in front of a man and listens attentively.
    Tip StadiumTour20/10/2026
    from €17.00 p. p.
    12:00
    Guided tour/tour
    RheinEnergieSTADION, Aachener Str. 999, 50933 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne in a nutshell' (20/10/2026)
    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.
    Tip Cologne in a nutshell20/10/2026
    from €14.50 p. p.
    12:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'StadiumTour' (20/10/2026)
    A group stands in front of a man and listens attentively.
    Tip StadiumTour20/10/2026
    from €17.00 p. p.
    18:00
    Guided tour/tour
    RheinEnergieSTADION, Aachener Str. 999, 50933 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Brewery tour' (20/10/2026)
    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.
    Tip Brewery tour20/10/2026
    from €27.50 p. p.
    19:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Kölner Haie - Season 2026/27' (20/10/2026)
    Five Cologne Sharks ice hockey players in full gear on the ice in the Lanxess Arena.
    Tip Kölner Haie - Season 2026/2720/10/2026
    19:30
    Sports/leisure
    LANXESS arena, Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, 50679 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Along the Color Line' (21/10/2026)
    Exhibition space featuring a suspended installation and colorful pictorial friezes at the Museum Ludwig
    Tip Along the Color Line21/10/2026
    10:00
    Exhibition
    Museum Ludwig, Heinrich-Böll-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'SERIAL KILLER' (21/10/2026)
    Dark exhibition room with information boards, illuminated finds and marked skeleton fragments.
    Tip SERIAL KILLER21/10/2026
    11:00
    Exhibition
    Oskar-Jäger-Straße, Oskar-Jäger-Straße 99, 50825 Köln

Our public city tours

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  • Open detail page 'Cologne in a nutshell' (20/10/2026 - 31/03/2027)
    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.
    Tip Cologne in a nutshell20/10/2026 - 31/03/2027
    from €14.50 p. p.
    158 dates
    12:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Brewery tour' (20/10/2026 - 31/03/2027)
    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.
    Tip Brewery tour20/10/2026 - 31/03/2027
    from €27.50 p. p.
    193 dates
    19:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Love, desire and fuss' (23/10/2026)
    A detailed mosaic sculpture on the wall of a building shows several resting figures.
    Love, desire and fuss23/10/2026
    from €17.50 p. p.
    1 date
    17:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne is a feeling' (24/10/2026 - 27/03/2027)
    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.
    Cologne is a feeling24/10/2026 - 27/03/2027
    from €16.00 p. p.
    21 dates
    14:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Jewish Cologne' (25/10/2026)
    Sculpture "MA'ALOT" by Dani Karavan in front of Cologne Cathedral under a sunny sky.
    Tip Jewish Cologne25/10/2026
    from €20.00 p. p.
    1 date
    15:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Nativity scene on foot' (03/01/2027 - 06/01/2027)
    Nativity scene with figures of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, a donkey and ox on straw under a wooden stable.
    Tip Nativity scene on foot03/01/2027 - 06/01/2027
    from €18.00 p. p.
    3 dates
    14:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Carnival in Cologne' (06/02/2027)
    A young women in a traditional red and white costume smiles and holds flowers in her hand.
    Tip Carnival in Cologne06/02/2027
    from €15.50 p. p.
    1 date
    14:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln

All events

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  • Open detail page 'Cologne 1926' (20/10/2026)
    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.
    Cologne 192620/10/2026
    from €21.90 p. p.
    10:00
    Guided tour/tour
    TimeRide Cologne, Alter Markt 36-42, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Kiddy Trip' (20/10/2026)
    Woman with two children looking at a smartphone on a paved street.
    Kiddy Trip20/10/2026
    10:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Cologne city area, Im Stadtgebiet, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page '"Fascination Cologne" - The Highlights ' (20/10/2026)
    Group of people with red bicycles on a bridge in Cologne, with the Cologne Cathedral visible in the background.
    "Fascination Cologne" - The Highlights 20/10/2026
    from €37.70 p. p.
    10:30
    Bike tour
    Colonia Aktiv, Gereonswall 2-4, 50668 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Panorama tour Cologne' (20/10/2026)
    Passenger ship on the Rhine in front of Cologne's old town with striking church towers.
    Panorama tour Cologne20/10/2026
    from €20.00 p. p.
    10:30
    Guided tour/tour
    KD Landing Stage Cologne/Old Town, Fischmarkt, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Severinskirchplatz Organic Market' (20/10/2026)
    Severinskirchplatz Organic Market20/10/2026
    11:00
    Market
    Severinskirchplatz, 50678 Köln
  • Open detail page 'TimeRide GO!' (20/10/2026)
    Two smiling people with VR glasses in front of colorful townhouses and a church.
    TimeRide GO!20/10/2026
    from €31.90 p. p.
    12:00
    Guided tour/tour
    TimeRide Cologne, Alter Markt 36-42, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'StadiumTour' (20/10/2026)
    A group stands in front of a man and listens attentively.
    Tip StadiumTour20/10/2026
    from €17.00 p. p.
    12:00
    Guided tour/tour
    RheinEnergieSTADION, Aachener Str. 999, 50933 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Panorama tour Cologne' (20/10/2026)
    Passenger ship on the Rhine in front of Cologne's old town with striking church towers.
    Panorama tour Cologne20/10/2026
    from €20.00 p. p.
    12:00
    Guided tour/tour
    KD Landing Stage Cologne/Old Town, Fischmarkt, 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.
    Tip KölnTriangle
    Vantage point/Observation tower
    Ottoplatz 1, 50679 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.
    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 '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
    Services – various
    Plectrudengasse 4, 50676 Köln
  • Open detail page '"Bimmelbahn" Mini Train'
    A yellow and green train runs over cobblestones, with modern and historic buildings in the background.
    "Bimmelbahn" Mini Train
    Services – various
    Burgmauer, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'KölnTourist Personenschiffahrt'
    Excursion boat RheinLand in front of a large cathedral on the Rhine under an expansive summer sky
    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.
    TimeRide Cologne
    Tourist attractions – various
    Alter Markt 36-42, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne Zoo'
    Two resting lions, surrounded by rocks and a wooden fence at Cologne Zoo.
    Cologne Zoo
    Zoo/wildlife park
    Riehler Straße 173, 50735 Köln

Street Art

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    Nightlife

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    • 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.
      Stereo Wonderland
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Trierer Straße 65, 50674 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld'
      The colorfully illuminated open-air area at Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld creates an atmospheric festival atmosphere.
      Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Bartholomäus-Schink-Straße 67, 50825 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Sonic Ballroom'
      Yellow house with gray roofs, urban and creatively decorated, with Sonic Ballroom lettering.
      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.
      Veedel Club
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Luxemburger Str. 37, 50674 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Blue Shell'
      The image shows the entrance area of the venue "Blue Shell" in Cologne. Above the entryway is a prominent blue sign featuring the inscription "Blue Shell." The building has a light-colored facade, while the entry area is accented in blue. A metal canopy provides weather protection and emphasizes the contemporary design of the club.
      Blue Shell
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Luxemburger Straße 32, 50674 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Garagen'
      The photo shows colorful pallet seats, graffiti and the urban ambience of the Garage Club.
      Garagen
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Oskar-Jäger-Straße 179, 50825 Köln
    • Open detail page 'Gewölbe'
      Two hands meet for an arm stamp in a dimly lit room full of stickers.
      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
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Auenweg 173, 51063 Köln