Cologne is the scene for Germany’s first ever female battle rap league

During the pandemic, Cologne learnt that sometimes its citizens simply know best

Cologne’s biggest employers are flying the flag for LGBTIQ and diversity to increase their appeal to new recruits

From no-go area to beer garden: Over the past three years, art, gastronomy and a bubbling fountain have turned Ebertplatz into one of the most popular...

Janning Trumann, one of the most important figures on Cologne’s young jazz scene, plays the trombone and does a thousand other things besides

The importance of climate and environmental protection has been growing in Cologne of late, largely thanks to the city’s urban community

Cologne has something to offer all year round

Impressions of cologne

Cologne’s museum landscape encompasses far more than just the big names. Join us on a visit to four very different locations off the beaten tourist...

The interior trend is showing no signs of stopping: fluffy pampas grass, gypsophila and exotic succulents are adding colour to homes everywhere....

With a new generation, Cologne’s electronic music scene has seen an injection of new momentum – one that not even the coronavirus pandemic can shake

With small art associations leading the way, Cologne’s art scene is exploring new niches

Pottery is the new favourite pastime of stressed-out city dwellers

Cologne’s indie scene is flourishing again

Cologne’s Kleiderei is a prime example of sustainable fashion consumption