Today is officially the first day of Autumn. The leaves are turning golden brown, the days are getting shorter, and there’s a noticeable chill in the air. There are also a whole lot of pumpkins around suddenly, and you’ll find the motherload at Krewelshof. A mix of farm, shop and kids play area, Krewelshof is … Continue reading It’s pumpkin time!
Bands in Town
Back to the ‘90s: Hanson kicks off world tour in Cologne
MMMBop your way back to the ‘90s! American Pop trio Hanson is performing in Cologne on June 1 to kick off its 25th Middle of Everywhere Anniversary World Tour.
Bonn goes tango-tastic
Get your dancing shoes on, Tango is coming to Bonn in a big way at the 11th Bonn Tango Festival! There are classes and workshops for all levels, as well as concerts and special performances.
Discover cool Cologne at Le Tour Belgique
Some people say Ehrenfeld is the coolest part of Cologne. Others rate the Südstadt. I’m with the Belgisches Viertel. But don’t take my word for it, find out for yourself at Le Tour Belgique.
Fantastic festivals for fall
Festivals aren't just for summer. There is some great music coming to Cologne in the next few months. Grab yourself a ticket and keep the winter blues at bay.
Edelweiß Pirates Festival
The Edelweißpiraten Festival takes place this year on Sunday, July 03, in the Friedenspark in the south of Cologne. The festival is named after a youth movement that grew up in Nazi Germany in response to the strict regimentation of the Hitler Youth. The festival is an annual event and is a wonderfully unstructured and … Continue reading Edelweiß Pirates Festival