LocationCologne is situated on the river Rhine in central west Germany, around 100km (60 miles) from the Belgium border.
Dialling code49.
Time zoneGMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March until last Sunday in October).
Electricity220V, 50Hz.
Average January temperatures4°C (39°F).
Average July temperatures24°C (75°F).
Annual rainfall614mm (24 inches).
Cost of Living:1 Euro (€1) = £0.94; US$1.37; C$1.66; A$1.93 Currency conversion
rates as of January 2009Special Events:Carnival
February (dates vary, seven weeks before Easter)
Northern Europe’s largest carnival with six days of celebrations coming to a head with the Rose Monday parade.
City center
Website:
www.koelnerkarneval.de Cologne Pride/Christopher Street DayWeekend in mid July
One of Europe’s largest gay and lesbian festivals.
City center
Website:
www.colognepride.de Summer JamWeekend in mid July
The largest reggae, dance and world music festival in Europe.
City center
Website:
www.summerjam.de Kölner RingfestLast weekend in August
Dozens of established pop artists and bands put on free outdoor concerts.
City center
Website:
www.ringfestkoeln.de Weihnachtsmärkte (Christmas Markets)Late November-Christmas Eve
Six markets offering food, drink and crafts plus events and Advent boat trips.
Around the city center
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