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Halloween: Dine, Celebrate and Enjoy

Halloween is just around the corner: On October 31, it’s time for costumes, parties and spooky moments with family and friends! As pumpkins light up the streets and ghosts start making...

Autumn holidays : time for time together!

The autumn holidays are here – the perfect time to leave everyday life behind and enjoy a little time out together! Autumn brings seasonal delights to the table: from pumpkin, carrot and...

Anticipation Starts with a Reservation!

Before the magic of the Advent season unfolds, there is a phase when many things are decided: Those who plan ahead can celebrate more relaxed later! Whether it's a company, club, family or...

October in the "Orangerie Theater" Cologne

The Orangerie Theater makes October a month full of encounters between art, movement, and ideas! Sometimes it’s the impact of many voices at once, like at the international festival...

Africa Film Festival Cologne – Enjoying Films and Culinary Variety

From September 17 to 27, 2026, the Africa Film Festival Cologne will once again bring extraordinary films and diverse perspectives from Africa and the African diaspora to the big screen! In...

Tag des offenen Denkmals (Open Monument Day) 2026 - History meets Enjoyment!

On September 13th, the region will open its historic doors as part of the Day of Open Monuments!   Experience your trip to the past with the perfect culinary setting at our historic...

The Literary Summer enchants North Rhine-Westphalia

For the 27th time, the Literary Summer North Rhine-Westphalia is turning into a stage for stories! Up until September 16th, readings, poetry slams, and literary walks invite you to dive...

Cologne's biggest beer garden: The Beer Exchange is back!

From August 7 to 9, the Rhine promenade between Hohenzollern Bridge and Bastei transforms into Cologne's largest beer garden! This year, the Cologne Beer Exchange celebrates its 26th...

Cologne Philharmonic Summer Festival – Enjoy music all summer long!

Until August 23, 2026, the 37th Cologne Summer Festival is turning the Cologne Philharmonic into a gathering place for music, show, and culture enthusiasts! Look forward to a varied program...

Enjoying summer vacation: trips and shared moments of enjoyment!

Summer vacation is the perfect time for shared experiences!  Whether it's a visit to a museum, a stroll through the old town, or a day at the most beautiful sights – a good meal...