Amy Brooke - news@thelocal.de
Updated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 10:30 CET
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A visitor takes a photo of Yayoi Kusama's "Flowers that speak all about my heart given to the sky" installation with Cologne's cathedral in the background on March 12, 2026. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) /
From friendly locals to a creative atmosphere to great train connections, there's more to Germany's fourth largest city than Carnival - although the annual celebration is not to be missed - writes former Cologne resident Amy Brooke.
