Cologne, Germany — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Central west Germany.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March until last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 220V, 50Hz.
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Carnival
February
Cologne's carnival is Northern Europe's largest carnival with six days of celebrations coming to a head with the Rose Monday parade.
Center of Cologne
Website: www.koelnerkarneval.de
Cologne Pride/Christopher Street Day
July
One of Europe's largest gay and lesbian festivals.
Center of Cologne
Website: www.colognepride.de
Summer Jam
July
The largest reggae, dance and world music festival in Europe.
Center of Cologne
Website: www.summerjam.de
Kölner Ringfest
August
Dozens of established pop artists and bands put on free outdoor concerts.
Center of Cologne
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 center of Cologne
