Cologne Convention Bureau - KölnTourismus GmbH
Booth number: E1930-05
www.locations.cologne
About us
Welcome to Cologne—Germany’s ideal MICE destination for your next event!
Centrally located in Europe, Cologne is Germany’s fourth-largest city and the largest in North Rhine-Westphalia, the country’s most populous federal state. Cologne offers unparalleled conditions for event organizers and participants alike, with easy access via three international airports—Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt—all within an hour’s reach. With over 1,300 daily train connections and a diverse array of meeting venues, Cologne is a prime location for any event. In 2023 alone, the city hosted 46,000 events, attracting nearly 5 million participants.
The Koelnmesse exhibition center, the third-largest in Germany and among the top ten globally, is committed to becoming the world’s most attractive inner-city exhibition center, fully climate-neutral by 2035. As part of the Koelnmesse 3.0 project, the newly opened Hall 1 (August 2021) provides 10,000 m² of flexible space, while the innovative Confex® hall—a hybrid conference and exhibition space accommodating up to 6,200 attendees—opened in July 2024.
Cologne is also a hub of innovation and education, with strong economic sectors, leading scientific research institutes, and universities. The city is home to around 100,000 students and over 3,000 scientists, making it one of Europe’s largest and most innovative science centers, offering vast potential for knowledge exchange and impactful social programs.
In addition to its economic and academic strengths, Cologne boasts a rich cultural heritage, vibrant recreational opportunities, and an open, welcoming atmosphere. The city’s old town, the iconic Cologne Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage site and Germany’s most visited landmark), numerous Romanesque churches, and a wide range of museums and exhibitions offer a cultural experience like no other.
The Cologne Convention Bureau (CCB) serves as Cologne's center of excellence for all aspects of conferences and events. Integrated within the Cologne Tourist Board, the CCB team provides event organizers with an independent and comprehensive first point of contact for all inquiries about Cologne as a MICE destination.
Visit us and our partner, Koelncongress (Subsidiary of Koelnmesse), at booth E1930-05 in the German Pavilion—we look forward to meeting you!
Address
Kardinal-Hoeffner-Platz 1
50667 Cologne
Germany
E-mail: convention@koelntourismus.de
Phone: +49 221 34643218
Internet: www.locations.cologne
Contact person:
Lisa Bewersdorff
Business Development
E-mail: lisa.bewersdorff@koelntourismus.de
Phone: +49 221 34643212
Products & Services
Cologne Convention Bureau. At your side. For your success.
The Cologne Convention Bureau is your independent point of contact for all inquiries about Cologne as a premier destination for meetings, conventions, and incentives. As part of the Cologne Tourist Board, we offer personalized advice tailored to your specific needs free of charge.
We facilitate connections between event organizers and Cologne’s vibrant event sector, linking you with top service providers for venues, event technology, entertainment, and comprehensive event management solutions.
Cologne Highlight: Cologne Cathedral
The Cologne Cathedral is the third-largest church in the world and Germany's foremost tourist attraction, drawing more than six million visitors every year. Surrounded by historic treasures, the relics of the three kings, and under the attentive gaze of red-robed cathedral attendants, tourists and locals find a place of meditation, peace and inspiration.
Visit Cologne to see this famous UNESCO World Heritage! Let us tell you more more about guided tours around the cathedral.
Cologne Highlight: Cologne Old Town and Rhine River Boat Tours
Cologne’s Old Town has a distinctive historical charm and its rustic narrow alleyways lined with traditional old houses attract visitors. Numerous breweries, pubs and restaurants invite to linger. Enjoy a draft Kölsch beer or try Cologne’s typical Halver Hahn sandwich.
Enjoy relaxing moments aboard a cruise ship and leave all stress behind for a day´s vacation. With great catering or during an event cruise you will have the best view of Cologne's famous panorama – a true cult on the Rhine river.
Come to Cologne and be enchanted. Discover Cologne’s city tours and event ships—your next congress or gala dinner could take place on the scenic waters of Cologne. We are looking forward to tell you more about it!
Cologne Highlight: Experience Local Beer in a Traditional Brewery
Immerse yourself in Cologne’s vibrant lifestyle and Kölsch culture at the city’s renowned Brauhäuser (brewery restaurants).
These establishments boast a unique atmosphere where Kölsch culture is celebrated with great enthusiasm and Cologne’s legendary hospitality shines. Social barriers dissolve, making way for easy communication and shared enjoyment.
Visit Cologne, explore its Brauhaus culture, and embrace the city’s distinctive way of life.
Cologne Convention Bureau: Association meetings in the ideal MICE destination Cologne
At the heart of one of Europe´s largest and most innovative science regions, Cologne congregate major players from business and science with its outstanding interdisciplinary research centers. This gives you and your association the opportunity to make new contacts and gain insights into the innovative work being done in diverse segments of business and science. In 3 steps, we support you to plan your association meeting in Cologne and its surrounding area:
· Together with you, we create a suitable framework for your event
· We help you attractively present your chosen options in your bid for the convention
· On the day of the event, you can be sure that everything will be just right - thanks to our services
Let’s explore the possibilities for your next association meeting in Cologne together!
Cologne Convention Bureau: Customized Support
We cooperate closely with you to plan your event in Cologne and surroundings: individual consulting service (incl. inside information when finding a suitable date), hotel & venue search (availability check, call for bids, site inspection e.g.), planning your social programme, intermediary to event-related service suppliers (incl. a PCO contact if needed), information materials & display walls, discounted railway tickets, conference pitches.
Meet us and take advantage of our services!
Cologne Convention Bureau: Venue search engine
Our service for event planners: We are offering an extensive platform to help you to find the best fit for your next event in Cologne in order to organize a successful meeting. You will find all players from conference hotels, convention centers and event locations to experienced event suppliers offering all essential products you might need. What would be more convenient than directly contacting our partners?
Make your personal appointment with us and learn more about our services.
Meeting Point Cologne: Why going to Cologne
Located just around the corner in Europe´s center, 216 event venues in the city center, 280 hotels (approximately 38.000 beds), 3 Congress Centers in the city center for up to 19,050 people, Confex® hall:recently opened, multifunctional, innovative and sustainable, Europe´s largest multifunctional hall, green meetings and sustainable Cologne, Cologne - center of Business & Science in the Rhineland, sights & the city: the Cologne way of life, Cologne loves diversity: cosmopolitan, open & friendly
Cologne Highlight: Rheinauhafen District
Rhine panorama, historical backdrop and modern architecture: around 61 meters high, an unusual tectonic concept - this is how the three crane buildings stand out like tilted L's from Cologne´s cityscape. And impressively mark the modernization of a historic landmark: the Rheinauhafen. Ready to stroll in this young, attractive district and stop for a bite to eat: the old, new Rheinauhafen in Cologne offers you, as an architecture and culture lover, just as much worth seeing as tourist attractions
Cologne Highlight: 4711 Dufthaus/ Fragrance Seminar
4711 – A Four-Digit Legacy
How did the number 4711 become synonymous with one of the world’s most famous fragrances? Discover the fascinating story behind this iconic brand and delve into its remarkable 200-year history.
Attend a fragrance seminar to craft your own personal scent, indulge in a fragrance-inspired menu, or join an unforgettable guided tour. The highlight of your visit is the fragrance fountain, where the fresh, multi-faceted aroma of 4711 fills the air.
Let us share more about this unique experience with you!
