{"id":1254,"date":"2023-01-29T12:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T12:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/?p=1254"},"modified":"2023-07-25T12:37:15","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T12:37:15","slug":"fun-facts-cologne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/en\/fun-facts-cologne\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Facts Cologne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fun Facts Cologne: 10 Surprising Things You Never Knew<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Cologne, or <em>K\u00f6ln <\/em>in German, is one of Germany&#8217;s most vibrant and interesting cities, boasting a rich history, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. But did you know that there are countless fun facts about Cologne that you had probably never heard of?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><sup>In this article, we&#8217;ll take a look at 10 of the most interesting, surprising, and quirky facts about this stunning city.&nbsp;<\/sup><\/p><cite>\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1 Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cologne, located in western Germany, is one of the oldest cities <strong>and the 4<sup>th<\/sup> largest one <\/strong>in the country<strong> today<\/strong>. It was founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago and has since developed into the cultural and economic hub of the region. With a rich history and a blend of Gothic and Romanesque architecture, the city offers you a unique experience. Cologne is home to numerous landmarks, such as the iconic Cologne Cathedral, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#2 The Cologne Cathedral: a marvel of Gothic architecture<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cologne Cathedral is not only one of the most iconic landmarks of the city, but also one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in the world! Home to the Shrine of the Three Kings\u2014which is believed to contain the remains of the Three Wise Men\u2014the cathedral took over 600 years to be completed. Despite being heavily damaged during World War II, it was restored to its former glory in the 1950s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Cologne: Cologne Cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-19045 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Cologne: Cologne Cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-19045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tobias-rademacher-d22MbhVYVzk-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Cologne Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#3 Cologne&#8217;s love for beer: a long tradition \ud83c\udf7b<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cologne is known for its big love for beer, and the city has a long and rich history of brewing. <em>K\u00f6lsch<\/em>, a light and refreshing beer, is the most popular beer in Cologne that you should try once there. The city has a beer-drinking culture all its own with special glasses, pouring techniques, and even a special <em>K\u00f6lsch <\/em>language used in some pubs. Pretty cool, right? There\u2019s even the annual Cologne Beer Festival, held in August, one of the city&#8217;s most popular events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#4 The quirky Cologne Carnival: time for some fun<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cologne Carnival, or <em>Karneval<\/em>, is a huge event that takes place every year in February or March. It\u2019s one of the largest street festivals in the world with over a million people attending each year. The highlight of the carnival is the Rose Monday Parade featuring colorful floats, costumes, and music. During the carnival, dressing up and drinking <em>K\u00f6lsch <\/em>beer are essential!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"19041\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Cologne: Cologne Carnival\" class=\"wp-image-19041 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"19041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Cologne: Cologne Carnival\" class=\"wp-image-19041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6786178548_768d532b30_o.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"19039\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Cologne: Cologne Carnival\" class=\"wp-image-19039 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"19039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Facts Cologne: Cologne Carnival\" class=\"wp-image-19039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/6932295719_a2ea6c694d_o.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Cologne Carnival (<em>Karneval<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#5 The Cologne Zoo: home to over 7,000 animals \ud83d\udc18<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cologne Zoo was founded in 1860 and is one of the oldest and most famous zoos in Germany.&nbsp; It\u2019s home to over 7,000 animals from around the world, many rare and exotic ones, such as Siberian tigers, giraffes, and red pandas.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2015, the zoo welcomed a new baby elephant named Moma who quickly became one of the zoo&#8217;s most popular residents. Aw, we\u2019d love to meet her!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#6 From football to equestrian events<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cologne is a city that gives a sportsy vibe, and there are many different types of sporting events that take place here throughout the year. The city is home to the football team 1. FC K\u00f6ln, which plays in the Bundesliga, Germany&#8217;s top football league. From the Cologne Marathon\u2014which is one of the most popular marathons in Europe\u2014to the annual equestrian event, CHIO Aachen, just outside of the city, there\u2019s something for every sports fan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#7 Let\u2019s grab a <em>Halve Hahn<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous pub-snack <em>Halve Hahn<\/em> is the Rhenish expression for a rye roll with cheese and spices usually served with butter, Gouda cheese, pickles and mustard. Funny enough, this phrase sounds similar to <em>halber Hahn <\/em>which means&#8230; half a chicken.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"Halve Hahn\" class=\"wp-image-19053 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-1440x1084.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-1200x904.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-600x452.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/771;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meininger-hotels.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"Halve Hahn\" class=\"wp-image-19053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-2048x1542.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-1440x1084.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-1200x904.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/m-blog.tomek.webeeline.team\/app\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4964592707_83f3aaed85_o-600x452.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#8 Chilling at the Palm Tree Alley \ud83c\udf34<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Cologne, you\u2019ll find Germany\u2019s only Palm Tree Alley. It&#8217;s located in the Flora\u2014Cologne\u2019s beautiful Botanical Garden. The perfect relaxing spot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#9 Smells like&#8230; Eau de Cologne<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous perfume, Eau de Cologne, was initially a medicine against pox! Literally meaning \u201cwater from Cologne\u201d, the perfume was developed at the end of the 17th century by Johann Maria Farina, an Italian perfume maker. The brand, 4711, used to be the house number of its founding company, Farina, located in Glockengasse. You can also find there an exhibition which still sells the original fragrance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#10 Going Bananas&#8230; in Cologne \ud83c\udf4c<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Big Cologne travel tip: Keep an eye out for the banana sign.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous sprayed banana\u2014a symbol for political and social events as well as for places displaying great art\u2014is a project started in Cologne by artist Thomas Baumg\u00e4rtel. In the 1980s, Baumg\u00e4rtel started spray painting bananas on the doors of art galleries in Cologne to bring to light the sudden boom in art spaces. 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It's still sold at its founding location in Glockengasse.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li role=\"none\" style=\"margin:0px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Why should I look for the banana sign in Cologne?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Initiated by artist Thomas Baumg\u00e4rtel in the 1980s, the banana sign marks political, social events, and notable art galleries in Cologne.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Where to stay in Cologne?<\/p><cite>Searching for modern budget-accommodation in Cologne? 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