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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 Kusama09/07/2026
    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 KILLER09/07/2026
    11:00
    Exhibition
    Oskar-Jäger-Straße, Oskar-Jäger-Straße 99, 50825 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 Rudolfplatz09/07/2026
    16:00
    Market
    50674 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Pläsierchen'
    Group tasting wine in the street area with red awnings
    © GaWeKo
    Tip Pläsierchen09/07/2026
    18:30
    Pleasure/gourmet
    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 Köln09/07/2026
    19:00
    film
    Rheinauhafen, Harry-Blum-Platz 1, 50678 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 tour09/07/2026
    19:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Moulin Rouge! The musical'
    A radiant actor in an elegant red tailcoat, with top hat and cane, in front of a glowing heart motif.
    © Johan Persson
    Tip Moulin Rouge! The musical09/07/2026
    19:30
    Musical & Musical Theatre
    Musical Dome Köln, Goldgasse 1, 50668 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Lounge evening trip'
    An illuminated Rhine ship sails past in the evening light while passengers watch from the deck.
    © Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH
    Tip Lounge evening trip09/07/2026
    19:30
    Guided tour/tour
    KD Landing Stage Cologne/Old Town, Fischmarkt, 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 tour09/07/2026 - 31/10/2026
    148 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 nutshell10/07/2026 - 31/10/2026
    130 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 feeling11/07/2026 - 31/10/2026
    17 dates
    14:30
    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 Eigelstein11/07/2026 - 17/10/2026
    3 dates
    16:30
    Guided tour/tour
    Finial, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz, 50667 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...12/07/2026 - 06/09/2026
    2 dates
    16:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Jan von Werth Monument, Alter Markt 38, 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

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  • Open detail page 'TanzFaktur Summer Academy '
    Dancer in a yellow top against a pink-and-yellow graphic for a contemporary dance festival
    © Grafik: Markus Schmitz / Foto© Leila Erdman-Tabukashvili
    TanzFaktur Summer Academy 09/07/2026
    10:00
    Workshop
    TanzFaktur, Siegburger Straße 233 W, 50679 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Kiddy Trip'
    Woman with two children looking at a smartphone on a paved street.
    © Kiddy Trip
    Kiddy Trip09/07/2026
    10:00
    Guided tour/tour
    Cologne city area, Im Stadtgebiet, 50667 Köln
  • Open detail page 'Cologne 1945'
    Street canyon of ruins, in the background a large Gothic cathedral rises through the dust.
    © TimeRide
    Cologne 194509/07/2026
    10:00
    Guided tour/tour
    TimeRide Cologne, Alter Markt 36-42, 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 Wheel09/07/2026
    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 Rhine09/07/2026
    14:45
    Guided tour/tour
    Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, 50668 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 Tour09/07/2026
    14:45
    Guided tour/tour
    Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer, 50668 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 36009/07/2026
    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 Cologne09/07/2026
    15:00
    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.
    © Damian Zimmermann
    Tip KölnTriangle
    Vantage point/Observation tower
    Ottoplatz 1, 50679 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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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.
      KölnTourismus, Foto: Christoph Seelbach | CC-BY-SA
      Blue Shell
      Disco/club/nightlife
      Luxemburger Straße 32, 50674 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