Stories, tips, and insider knowledge about Cologne.
1858: No Kölsch yet – but the start of a legend When Hubert Koch founded his brewery at Heumarkt in 1858, he probably didn’t know that it would one day become one of Cologne’s most famous beer houses. Back then, “Kölsch” as we know it today wasn’t brewed here yet. The t
Before their bachelor/bachelorette party in Cologne, many groups ask themselves: “Can’t we just organise this ourselves?” In short: of course you can plan your bachelor/bachelorette party in Cologne yourself. There are plenty of bars, and plenty of beer houses too – and Cologne’s Old Tow
A lot of visitors ask themselves before their trip to Cologne: “Can’t you just do a beer house tour on your own?” In short: Of course you can go from beer house to beer house on your own. Many also refer to it as a beer hall tour through Cologne’s Old Town—typically a route of 3–4
The true story behind the greatest relics coup of the Middle Ages The greatest relics coup of the Middle Ages Imagine: It’s the year 1164. A man named Rainald von Dassel enters Cologne with a large entourage – carrying bones that supposedly belong to the most famous figures in Christianity: th
Why Cologne already had similar rules in the 15th century and Kölsch is currently the only top-fermented beer that legally must be brewed according to the Purity Law.
Cologne offers something no conference room in the world can: Kölsch, beer houses, and an unparalleled team spirit.
Immerse yourself in the Cologne beer house scene with our insider guide. Learn about the traditions, the Köbes, and the rules of conduct when enjoying a Kölsch in the city’s legendary beer houses.
