Where are You from?
Cologne.
How Did You get into Doing Beer House Tours in Cologne?
For 35 years, I have been passionately involved in Cologne’s gastronomy (and still am, in part). Leading a beer house tour is a logical extension of that for me. I love showing and explaining my Cologne to people.
Why Do You Enjoy Guiding People through Cologne’s Beer Houses so much?
I accompany guests who want to have fun in their free time and expect a good mood. In addition to interesting facts about 2,000 years of Cologne, I also convey a good portion of Cologne’s ‘Jeföhl’ in our beer houses.
Which Anecdote or Story Do You Particularly like to Tell?
The story of why the people of Cologne still like to meet ‘ungerm Stätz’ at the Heumarkt.
What Makes Cologne Special for You?
The love of the people of Cologne for their city (… the Cathedral, the FC, the Carnival, Marie, the Rhine…).
What Absolutely Must You See in Cologne (besides the Cathedral)?
The Christmas market at Alter Markt.
Fun Fact about You
I sometimes reveal my little secrets over a delicious Kölsch in the beer house.