DEUTZWorld - Edition 2 - 2018

RUBRIK 18 DEUTZ WORLD SPEZIAL Edition 2 19 GET ELECTRIFIED! town or the Belgian Quarter, where count- less cafés, restaurants and breweries await. Enjoy international dishes and experience the famous Cologne joie de vivre over a glass of Kölsch. All in all, the people of Cologne live up to their reputation of being outgoing, cheerful souls. They tend to be eager to help visi- tors. Don’t hesitate to approach them if you ever get lost looking for the Romano-Ger- manic Museum, the nearest ice cream par- lour or the best schnitzel in town (hint: it’s at Oma Kleinmann’s restaurant). On 11/11 at 11:11 am, the Cologne natives pour into the city centre in their costumes or carnival uniforms to celebrate the “fifth season” in the Rhineland, the Cologne Car- nival. A plethora of events is held all over town to enjoy the irreverent festivities – “op kölsch”, as they say. Welcome to Cologne “am Rhing” The colourful, vibrant metropolis on the on the Rhine welcomes you. During its two millennia of history, the city has gained countless inter- esting places and buildings, most of which can be discovered on foot. he city centre is home to the City Hall and Rathausplatz square, Mu- seum Ludwig and the Farina Fra- grance Museum, stood opposite the construction site in the Archaeological Zone, where the Jewish Museum is being built. Of course, this district is also where Cologne Cathedral stands. The awe-ins- piring Roman structure with its 150-metre towers bestrides the city. You can spot the impressive building from afar as you appro- ach Cologne by car, plane or train. Just before pulling into the central station, those arriving on a train from the east can also catch a glimpse of thousands of ‘love locks’ that have been attached to the Ho- henzollern Bridge over the years. Couples from all over the world have expressed their love to each other by locking one of these padlocks to the railings. It is a unique sight and immensely popular with tourists. Culinary treats and the Cologne lifestyle If you want to escape the hustle and bustle around the Cathedral and the surrounding shopping streets, head to the nearby old Have a first look at Cologne before your visit at www.cologne.de ! The official portal of the City of Cologne offers information on public transport, schedules and parking information. It also features a city map, an event calendar and a weather forecast for your stay. Alternatively, just do as the locals do and exclaim: „Et kütt wie et kütt“ und „Et hätt noch emmer joot jejange!“ (Translation: “whatever will be will be” and “Things have always turned out right so far.”)