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
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
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