Art & Culture in Cologne

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Cologne. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Take in the best view over the city from the Kölntriangle or visit the St. Aposteln, a church adorned with colorful frescoes. Discover these and many more cultural gems in the city!

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27 Hidden Gems

RheinEnergieStadion

A stadium like a living room

"RheinEnergieStadion" in Cologne is the home stadium for FC Köln - I love going there for games with some friends with a bratwurst and a delicious Kölsch!

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Relaxing

Stephan

Wehrle

Apr 12, 2025

Music Store

Play alalalalong

"Music Store" Cologne: only the biggest one in Europe! They don't only have 3-4 guitars - they even have a bistro, because you'll want to stay long here.

Art & culture

Music

Shopping

Stephan

Wehrle

Apr 12, 2025

Schlosspark Stammheim

Park & art

"Schlosspark Stammheim" in Cologne is a nice quiet park a bit out of town. I come here not only to enjoy the peace, but mostly for the art installations...

Art & culture

Relaxing

Stephan

Wehrle

Apr 12, 2025

Eisenwaren Edmund Bosen

Time has stood still

"Eisenwaren Edmund Bosen" in Cologne is a small hardware shop that's been closed since 1998. Look through the window at a world frozen in time...

Art & culture

Julia

Krakau

Apr 9, 2025

Johannes XXIII

A brutalist gem!

"Johannes XXIII" church is one of the most outstanding sacred buildings in Cologne! I live just around the corner and often come here to admire it...

Art & culture

Julia

Krakau

Apr 9, 2025

Wohngemeinschaft

Intercultural drinking

"Wohngemeinschaft" is a hostel in Cologne, but it's also a relaxed space, a bar for open-minded locals and travellers. I always have a great time here!

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Bars

Music

Lea

Renner

Apr 9, 2025

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Art & Culture in Cologne

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Lea

Stephan

You?

Justine

Julia

Gol

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Lea

Stephan

You?

Justine

Julia

Gol

RheinEnergieStadion

A stadium like a living room

Stephan

Wehrle

Music Store

Play alalalalong

Stephan

Wehrle

Schlosspark Stammheim

Park & art

Stephan

Wehrle

Eisenwaren Edmund Bosen

Time has stood still

Julia

Krakau

Johannes XXIII

A brutalist gem!

Julia

Krakau

Wohngemeinschaft

Intercultural drinking

Lea

Renner

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