Cologne Guide
News from Cologne, tips and stories about the cathedral city.
Hintergründe
Haxenhaus Cologne – worth a visit or a tourist trap?
Is the Haxenhaus in Cologne worth it? Learn more about the food, atmosphere, history, and why the Haxenhaus is the highlight of our culinary beer house tour.
4/8/2026
Hintergründe · Kölsch
Kölsch vs. Altbier – Two cities, two beers – and a centuries-old rivalry
Kölsch or Altbier – which beer is better? The honest comparison between Cologne and Düsseldorf: taste, history, and why Kölsch wins in the end.
3/12/2026
Brauhaustouren
Brewery Tour Cologne? – The Best Alternative: Beer House Tour in the Old Town
Many visitors in Cologne first look for a brewery tour or brewery visit. Sounds logical: Cologne is world-famous for its beer – Kölsch. But anyone who truly wants to understand why Kölsch is so special quickly realizes: The real experience doesn’t take place in a brewery – but in the traditional beer houses of Cologne’s […]
3/4/2026
Story
Brauerei zur Malzmühle – From malt beer to a modern Kölsch brand
The Brauerei zur Malzmühle in Cologne: founded in 1858, takeover of Sünner, Mühlen Kölsch & prominent guests like Bill Clinton and Pink.
2/25/2026
Brauhaustouren
Bachelor party in Cologne – organize it yourself or celebrate with a guide?
Planning a bachelor party in Cologne? Find out when a self-organized celebration is worth it – and why a guided beer hall tour through the Old Town is more relaxed.
2/17/2026
Brauhaustouren
Beer Hall Tour in Cologne: Self-Guided or with a Guide? – An Honest Comparison
Planning a beer hall tour in Cologne on your own? We’ll show you the difference between a self-guided tour and a guided beer hall tour with insider knowledge.
2/16/2026
Hintergründe
Did Cologne invent the Three Wise Men?
Did Cologne invent the Three Wise Men? No – but in 1164, a relics coup brought the city wealth, power, and the cathedral. The true story.
1/6/2026
Hintergründe
German Purity Law Exposed
German Purity Law exposed: Why Cologne already had similar rules in the 15th century and Kölsch is currently the only top-fermented beer that legally must be brewed according to the Purity Law
10/6/2025
Brauhaustouren
Company Events in Cologne, a Different Way – Teambuilding in the Beer House
Cologne offers something no conference room in the world can: Kölsch, beer houses, and an unparalleled team spirit. Whether for a Christmas party, summer celebration, or business incentive – our beer house tours turn colleagues into a real team and business partners into long-standing friends. The Kölsch Miracle: Teambuilding in Cologne with 0.2 L of […]
9/30/2025
Hintergründe
What is a beer house in Cologne? – What can you expect?
Insider’s Guide to Cologne’s beer houses: Köbes, Etiquette, Dos & Don’ts.
9/30/2025