Willy Fleckhaus (1925-1983) defined the visual culture of the 1960s, 70s and 80s.See an exhibition of his work at the Museum für Angewandte Kunst in Cologne.
The Postcard Shop (Postkartenladen)
Looking for the perfect present for a very particular person? There's a shop on Breite Strasse where I can guarantee you will find that perfect something.
Lai-de-hao – authentic Chinese food on Barbarossa Platz
For the most authentic Chinese food in Cologne, visit Lai de Hao.
Look into my eyes…
There are all kinds of rules around saying cheers in Germany but the most important one is to make sure you make eye contact with all the people you’re saying cheers to, one by one, as you clink their glass. Why? It’s very simple. If you don’t, you will have seven years of bad sex. … Continue reading Look into my eyes…
Off Broadway
For arthouse and original version movies, check out Off Broadway
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The red rule
Ever been shouted at by a pensioner for crossing the road when the pedestrian light was red? Or worse still, had a kid wag their finger at you for crossing before the green man showed? In Germany there are two reasons why you don’t cross on red. The first can be hard for foreigners to … Continue reading The red rule
Discover the soul of the city with Freewalkcologne
A free walking tour of the city with Kölner Matthias Boden will help you discover the soul of the city.
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
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