Discover Cologne: Wait free tours and exciting experiences!

Discover Cologne: Wait free tours and exciting experiences!

The countdown is running: On April 26th and 27th, Cologne opens its doors to the "Discover Cologne Tag", which is organized by the tourism organization Visitköln . This event offers both guests and locals the opportunity to explore the city free of charge. From March 31, interested parties can book the over 40 free city tours and discovery tours online.

The events are diverse and cover a wide range of topics that are typical of Cologne culture. There are both guided tours on foot and by bike that offer insights into local museums, universities and other cultural institutions. The special places that can be visited include the Cologne International School of Design (KISD), which opens its doors on the occasion of the "Discover Cologne Tag", as well as the University of Music and Dance, which presents a performance by Richard Strauss' "Ariadne on Naxos" to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

diverse offers and sights

The other highlights include guided tours that the Cologne Museum Service offers via current exhibitions, such as the "fascination of jewelry" in the Museum of Applied Arts Cologne (Makk). In addition, visitors have the opportunity to visit the museum apartment in the Paul-Schweellenbach-Haus or to look behind the scenes of the Colomba Museum. Especially for children, the NS-DOK has set up a “young museum” that invites the little ones to discover.

Several appointments are available for the booking. In addition to the start of booking on March 31, further booking options will be activated on April 7 and 14 at 12 p.m. All bookings are only possible online. The website for further information is www.koelnourismus.de/entdecke-koeln .

for locals and tourists

The event is not only aimed at tourists, but also aims to offer the local new perspectives on their city. Dr. Jürgen Amann, Managing Director of Kölntourismus GmbH, emphasizes the need to include the needs of the residents in the plans. In this way, the Cologne team can experience their own city from a new point of view. The tours range from topics such as art and music to sustainability to the Roman history of the city.

In addition to the urban offers, eat the world also city tours that combine culinary and cultural experiences. These tours give an insight into the local gastronomy and have the participants taste typical specialties of the city. The tours are designed for small groups, so that individual responds to the participants is possible.

Cologne, with its approximately one million inhabitants, remains a city that has its roots in Roman history. The city architecture reflects the influence of various epochs, including the reconstruction phases after the Second World War. Cologne Cathedral, as one of the best -known landmarks, not only attracts tourists, but is also an important cultural symbol for the city.

Overall, the “Discover Cologne Tag” promises to become an exciting weekend where both residents and visitors can discover the diversity and beauty of Cologne - and all free of charge.