Why Cologne?
Why Cologne?
What makes us special?
Therefore Cologne
The myth is still alive!
There are marathons in numerous cities – but the Cologne Marathon is unique: a mixture of elite and John Doe runners, carnival, a folk and running festival! The entire city is vivid and the spectators cheer passionately for the runners on the course! Everywhere you can hear your name and you run through espaliers!
The typical Cologne and warm-hearted way of the spectators let your run get unforgettable! They cheer for you and ‘carry you to the finish’ – it does not matter whether you are a top athlete, an ambitious recreational sports guy or a running connoisseur! The scenery at Rudolfplatz is comparable to the ascent to Alpe d’Huëz of the Tour de France!
The spectacular finish at the landmark of our city, Cologne Cathedral, is a gross swaying of emotions: exultation, tears of joy and the amazing feeling having beaten your body after such a long distance. You can be really proud of this!
Cologne Marathon Song
Thanks to the local Cologne musician Björn Heuser we have been having our our Cologne Marathon Song (Köln Marathon Song) – “Spitze vum Dom’ since our 20th anniversary in 2016.
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What Cologne has to offer
Cologne – or “Kölle” as we locals call it –, our lively city on the Rhine, offers you a wealth of cultural activities, international trade fairs and conferences, and numerous major events. Attractions such as Cologne Cathedral, which is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city’s 12 large Romanesque churches create an unforgettable impression.
Further, our city is home to many museums and galleries that present top-class art treasures of all styles and from all epochs.
Cologne is considered an insider tip as one of Germany’s greatest cities for shopping and our celebrated way of life – friendly, sociable and outgoing – is very much on display in over 3,000 restaurants and eateries.
The Cologne Tourist Board (KölnTourismus) is the official tourism organisation of the city of Cologne and thus the first point of contact for visitors from all over the world, whether they are coming here on business or to spend their leisure time.
Futher, you will get valuable tips how to make your trip to Cologne a very special experience. Tickets for events are also available there. In the KölnShop you can grub among crockery with the Cologne skyline, ‘cuddle cathedrals’ and Cologne suitcases and become an ambassador for our city! Or just have a look online at der-koelnshop.de.
Discover Cologne in an easy and inexpensive way with the KölnCard. The ticket includes free travel on public transportation within Cologne for 24 or 48 hours and up to 50% off at many museums, restaurants, shops and cultural attractions. The KölnCard is available for single persons or groups of up to five persons. You can purchase the card directly at the Cologne Tourist Board, in the KölnShop, in a lot of local hotels as well as in the service centers and tickets machines of the Kölner Verkehrsbetriebe (KVB). As of now the KölnCard can also be bought at the ticket machines of the German railway (Deutsche Bahn) within the VRS net.
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