Although Cologne is famous for its crazy carnival season (which turns Cologne into a week-long fancy dress party) there is more when it comes to entertainment.
Cologne has a huge number of theatres in addition to a well known symphony and chamber orchestra. As home of the 'Hochschule für Musik' - the largest conservatory in Europe - Cologne has a flourishing music scene. This not only refers to the Philharmonic which features a wide spectrum of music from classical to Jazz but also to the young... more