Stories, tips, and insider knowledge about Cologne.
Haxenhaus Cologne: worth a visit or a tourist trap? The Haxenhaus is one of Cologne’s best-known pubs—especially for anyone looking for hearty Cologne-style cuisine and an authentic beer house atmosphere. But is it really worth a visit, or is it more of a tourist trap? We’ll show you what to expect
There are many questions in life. Some are philosophical. Some are existential. And some simply divide two cities on the Rhine: Kölsch or Altbier?
Many visitors in Cologne first look for a brewery tour or brewery visit. Sounds logical: Cologne is world-famous for its beer – Kölsch.
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.
