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

07. August 2026

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 edition and invites you to discover and enjoy around 40 breweries and about 500 beer varieties from all over the world – from classic Kölsch to exotic craft beers, an enormous world of flavors awaits you – and the best part? Admission is free!

In close proximity to the beer exchange, our partner restaurants invite you to round off the day at the Rhine with culinary delights.

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