Balkan community in Cologne

A guide for people from the Balkans living in Cologne, Germany: where the consulate is, which community organisations exist, what is happening and what is worth seeing. Balkan Nexus brings together people from Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia and North Macedonia.

What to see

LandmarksCologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom)One of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in the world and the symbol of the city, protected by UNESCO. Climbing the 533 steps of the south tower is r…MuseumsChocolate MuseumAn interactive museum on the bank of the Rhine devoted to the history and making of chocolate. At its centre stands a large chocolate fountain where…MuseumsMuseum LudwigA renowned museum of modern art right beside the cathedral. It holds one of the largest Picasso collections in Europe and an outstanding pop art coll…LandmarksHohenzollern BridgeThe well-known railway and pedestrian bridge across the Rhine, covered with thousands of love locks. It offers the finest view of the cathedral and t…LandmarksOld Town (Altstadt)Charming narrow streets and colourful houses along the Rhine. This is where the traditional brewhouses serve the local Kölsch beer in small glasses.OtherRhine Park and Cable Car (Kölner Seilbahn)A cable car carrying passengers over the Rhine between the zoo and the Rhine Park. The view over the city is spectacular, and the park on the far sid…MuseumsRoman-Germanic MuseumA museum of remarkable archaeological finds from the time Cologne was the Roman Colonia Agrippina, including the famous Dionysus mosaic. While the ma…LandmarksGreat St. Martin ChurchA magnificent Romanesque church whose square tower dominates the old town skyline. It is one of Cologne's twelve great Romanesque churches.Parks & natureFlora and Botanical GardenA beautifully kept green oasis with over 10,000 plant species and large glasshouses. Entry is free, and the historic Flora palace stands at its centr…LandmarksKölnTriangle TowerAn office tower with a public observation deck on the right bank of the Rhine. It gives the best view of the cathedral, the Hohenzollern bridge and t…