What to Do in Cologne, Germany
Overlooked by the gothic showstopper that is Cologne Cathedral, the largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia dances to its own – progressive – beat, energised by a diverse, young population of movers and shakers intent on making the world a better place
22 December, 2022
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- Words by
- Imogen Lepere
- Photos by
- Tom Young
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Lifelab
You can practically hear the bright ideas whirring around this
light- flooded co-working space, where furniture comes apart like
Lego bricks so it can accommodate regular workshops and events. The
community-minded company offers big discounts to businesses with a
positive social impact.
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Museum Ludwig
Europe’s most extensive collection of pop art, the third-largest
Picasso collection in the world and some of the most important
works by German expressionists can all be found under this rippling
roof. Don’t miss the unusual views of Cologne Cathedral from its
sunny terrace.
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Skulpturenpark Köln
With mind-boggling structures, sound installations, sculptures
that look like trees and trees that look like sculptures, this
small park is great if you want to be immersed in art but are short
on time. Visit in the late afternoon to enjoy shadows almost as
striking as the works themselves.
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Cologne Game Lab
What impact do video games have on human health and our view of
the world? That is the question researchers grapple with in this
futuristic lab on the top floor of the University of Applied
Sciences. It also offers BAs and MAs in game design – talk about
dream-job potential.
The Lowdown
Make your move in Cologne – visit cologne-tourism.com and urbanana.de to find out more. Purchase Volume 39: Ritual to read our 20-page travel companion
to Ruhr, Düsseldorf and Cologne.