 Nightlife - Old Town
- Opera
and Theatre
Nightlife
Cologne's nightlife is colourful and diverse. In addition to the many pubs in the Old Town, some of Cologne's quarters have emerged as part of the scene. Locals roam the Belgisches Viertel, Friesenviertel, Severinsviertel, etc., until late into the night and you are most welcome to join in.
You will find addresses and detailed information about programs in the newspapers or in the monthly current events magazine "Köln im…", published by the Cologne Tourist Board.
 Old Town
Cologne‘s "Old Town" is not really all that old. After it's destruction during World War II, the people of Cologne lovingly rebuilt it. Today its narrow lanes and many original pubs attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Whether you want to relax in the park along the Rhine called Rheingarten or enjoy a Kölsch in one of the typical breweries – it is worth while to take a look.
lines 5, 16, 17, 18 and 1
Dom/Hauptbahnhof
lines 1, 7, 8 and 9
Heumarkt
Opera and Theatre
The municipal theatres Oper and Schauspielhaus rank high in Cologne cultural scene. At the Offenbachplatz, you can watch opera, theatre and dance. Ticket service: T +49 (0)221 22128400.
lines 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18 and 19
Appellhofplatz
Shopping
People come from near and far to shop in Cologne. On the busy shopping streets Hohe Straße and Schildergasse, you will find all the major department stores and representatives of well-known labels, on Breite Straße and Ehrenstraße the trendy boutiques. Anyone who wants to be "in", shops there. Others are drawn to the exclusive designer stores on Mittelstraße and Pfeilstraße. Cologne has something for everyone. If you are looking for something specific, the Cologne Tourist Board team will be glad to help.
Sightseeing Tours
The Cologne Tourist Boards schedules sightseeing tours in German and English every day of the week; the red busses depart from just outside the Tourist Board at the following times:
1 January – 31 March
daily: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
1 April – 31 October
daily: 10 a.m., 12.30 a.m., 3 p.m.
Saturdays: also at 5.30 p.m.
1 November – 31 December
daily: 11.a.m. and 2 p.m.
You can purchase your tickets directly from the bus driver.
It is also possible to book diverse city tours in English and many other languages at the Cologne Tourist Board by phoning T +49 (0)221 22123654.
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