Nobody dies of hunger or thirst in Cologne
Cologne is an internationally famous city: a tourist destination, a venue for staging exhibitions, congresses and major events and an economic centre all in one. The city offers an unparalleled selection of more than 3,000 bars, restaurants and breweries, the highest number per capita than anywhere else in Germany.
What to eat and drink
The typical drink is Kölsch, a light, top-fermenting beer that cannot be brewed anywhere other than in Cologne. It is served in the breweries by Köbes (the traditional Cologne waiters) on scoured white beech tables. The brewery tradition can be traced