Cologne

As a guest in Cologne

Whether it is street music in the Hohe Straße or a gala in the modern Opera House, whether pavement painting on Cathedral Square (‘Domplatte’) or old masters in the Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Cologne, that all combines to become a vital general work of art – in a cosmopolitan metropolis which, in spite of its size, has never lost its familiar character.

The world feels at home in Cologne! People meet here for a ‘Kölsch’, for a conversation or just to laugh with one another. And of course to tell each other typical curiosities! Life in Cologne is uncomplicated and lively – the tolerance and cosmopolitanism of the people of Cologne is proverbial!

Cologne offers a varied recreational programme – enjoy the summer range of activities of this city – discover the lively Rhine metropolis on foot or by cycle. 

The people of Cologne are active people – not only in sport. They like to watch great talent, are enthusiastic as an audience but they also wish to take part themselves and make their own contribution to society and politics. Therefore you will find, alongside internationally top representatives, also in an immense variety, the active “amateur” with his creative, sporty, scientific ideas and actions. This makes for a lively city with the motto for life “Lääve un lääve losse”, “live and let live”. And that applies for everyone in Cologne, no matter where he comes from.