Cologne's Districts: an Overview
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Department of International Affairs Cologne’s districts: An overview Chorweiler district Central district This multicultural district is the only district that is Even though rents are quite high in Cologne’s city not bordering the inner city of Cologne. However, center, many students still want to live here, thanks to decent public transportation coverage, especially in shared apartments (WG). it is well within reach. Students are spoilt for choice here when it comes Chorweiler features well-known lake Fühlingen to culture and leisure. Tourist sites such as the (called Fühlinger See by the locals), lots of green historic town hall, Cologne Cathedral, the opera spaces and forests. One of the largest malls in house, the Cologne Philharmonics and numerous Cologne, City-Center Chorweiler, is located museums and churches are located in the city directly in the center of the district. When it center. Other places such as Rheinpark with its comes to culture and leisure, Chorweiler offers thermal bath, a mall called WDR-Arkaden, TV- access to public libraries, a public indoor pool production sites and Cologne’s Zoo are just as and a huge Aquapark (which also features a popular. gym), Aqualand. Is there nightlife? Well, of course there is! You can Thanks to its comparably low rents, this district is party all night long in the many restaurants, pubs, popular among students. However, nightlife is bars and clubs. If you’re more into shopping, limited, rendering Chorweiler quite family-friendly. you’ve come to the right place as well. Many large It is ideal for anyone who wants to focus on his or brands have set up shop here just as much as her studies without getting distracted. smaller, local businesses. Once a year the city center becomes extraordinarily loud and colorful, As mentioned above, Chorweiler is decently when Carnival is celebrated in every corner of the connected to the public transportation network. city. It is not to be missed! You can reach Cologne’s main station in no time with the commuter rail service (“S-Bahn”) or take Public transit is excellent. Virtually all lines run the subway lines 12 and 15 to reach the Südstadt through the city in short intervals until late at night. campus and Zülpicher Platz. Neighborhoods: Neighborhoods: ⋅ Blumenberg ⋅ Altstadt/Nord ⋅ Chorweiler ⋅ Altstadt/Süd ⋅ Esch/Auweiler ⋅ Deutz ⋅ Fühlingen ⋅ ⋅ Heimersdorf Neustadt/Nord ⋅ Lindweiler ⋅ Neustadt/Süd ⋅ Merkenich ⋅ Pesch ⋅ Roggendorf/Thenhoven ⋅ Seeberg ⋅ Volkhoven/Weiler ⋅ Worringen Department of International Affairs Cologne’s districts: An overview Ehrenfeld district Kalk district Ehrenfeld is very popular among students, not Located on the right side of the Rhine, Kalk is a just thanks to its vibrant cities filled with cafes, vibrant and diverse district. For the last couple bistros and shops, but also thanks to its diverse of years, the city has been investing to better nightlife. the standard of living here. That is why more and more students are moving to Kalk and In recent years, Ehrenfeld has become incredibly profit from low rents, the multicultural popular. Although this district used to be a atmosphere and its many leisure activities, working-class district, rents are relatively high such as Abenteuerhalle Kalk or the public today. natural pool in Vingst. Ehrenfeld features its own train station, Kalk’s main street features the modern mall which is serviced by both commuter and “Köln Arcaden” that attracts shoppers from all regional trains. In combination with the over the city with its many shops. subway lines 1, 3, 4, 13 and several bus lines, public transportation coverage as With subway lines 1 and 9, Deutz campus and well as connections to all TH campuses the city center can be reached within minutes. are excellent. Neighborhoods: Neighborhoods: ⋅ Brück ⋅ Bickendorf ⋅ Humboldt/Gremberg ⋅ Bocklemünd/Mengenich ⋅ Höhenberg ⋅ Ehrenfeld ⋅ Kalk ⋅ Neuehrenfeld ⋅ Merheim ⋅ Ossendorf ⋅ Ostheim ⋅ Vogelsang ⋅ Rath/Heumar ⋅ Vingst Department of International Affairs Cologne’s districts: An overview Lindenthal district Mülheim district Vibrant shopping streets such as Dürener Straße, Mülheim is located on the right bank of the river Aachener Straße and Luxemburger Straße with Rhine and is considered a rather young district. their numerous cafes, bars and clubs render this The old town buildings and baroque villas are district very attractive for many students. very popular and give this district that certain If you are looking for public parks and green something. spaces, you have come to the right place. The hustle and bustle atmosphere on Wiener Students come together in spring and summer for Platz and Frankfurter Straße is an experience a barbecue or a picnic next to Aachener Weiher; on its own. Here you can find many different Melaten graveyard and Rheinenergie stadium are shops as well as a large and cheap weekly just a stone throw away. market. Lindenthal is very popular among both older and Right on the bank of the Rhine, in the small younger generations. Unfortunately, that makes industrial port of Mülheim, many large media rents rather high. However, maybe you can try businesses have opened their offices in recent your luck and get a room in a dormitory in this years. district. Many families prefer living in Mülheim, as this Subway lines 1, 7, 9, 13, 18 and some bus lines district features many green spaces and a large connect this district to the city center and our number of daycare centers and schools. campuses until late at night. At Mülheim train station, you can reach regional and commuter rail services. Subway lines 4, 13 Neighborhoods: and 18 connect you to the rest of Cologne. ⋅ Braunsfeld Wiener Platz also features a local bus hub. ⋅ Junkersdorf ⋅ Klettenberg Neighborhoods: ⋅ Lindenthal ⋅ Buchforst ⋅ Lövenich ⋅ Buchheim ⋅ Müngersdorf ⋅ Dellbrück ⋅ Sülz ⋅ Dünnwald ⋅ Weiden ⋅ Flittard ⋅ Holweide ⋅ Buchforst ⋅ Höhenhaus ⋅ Mülheim ⋅ Stammheim Department of International Affairs Cologne’s districts: An overview Nippes district Porz district Nippes is located on the left side of the Rhine. Cologne’s most southern district can be found This district is popular among students, as rents on the right side of the Rhine. When it comes to are still comparatively low and the city center can pure landmass, Porz is the biggest of all be reached within minutes. districts. Here you can find industry, rural areas, The locals love the cultural diversity of local recreational areas and vast forests. Cologne traditions. Cologne’s longest shopping Sites such as the German Aerospace Center, street, Neusser Straße, features a large number the Forest Museum and Wahn Castle are a of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. must-see. Subway lines 12, 13 and 15 such as commuter Porz is very popular among families who enjoy rail lines S6 and S11 reach Nippes. Apart from the calmness and security of this district. Even public transportation, getting around by bike is though the quality of life is high and rents are very easy. This district is a good fit for everyone low, you won’t find many students living in this who does not want to miss out on big city lifestyle. district, especially in its southern neighborhoods. Neighborhoods: Even though Porz is a bit farther away from the ⋅ Bilderstöckchen city center, you can easily reach Cologne’s ⋅ Longerich heart with subway line 7, commuter rail and bus ⋅ Mauenheim services. Additionally, the Autobahn and ⋅ Niehl Cologne Airport are close nearby and can be ⋅ Nippes reached within minutes. ⋅ Riehl ⋅ Weidenpesch Neighborhoods: ⋅ Eil ⋅ Elsdorf ⋅ Ensen ⋅ Finkenberg ⋅ Gremberghoven ⋅ Grengel ⋅ Langel ⋅ Liburd ⋅ Lind ⋅ Poll ⋅ Porz ⋅ Urbach ⋅ Wahn ⋅ Wahnheide ⋅ Westhoven ⋅ Zündorf Department of International Affairs Cologne’s districts: An overview Rodenkirchen district With Rodenkirchen, the left side of the Rhine features one of the most expensive districts in Cologne. However, rents vary greatly between the neighborhoods. For example, many students live in or close to dormitories in Zollstock, taking advantage of its affordable rents. Thanks to its location directly on the banks of the Rhine and Cologne’s Riviera, quality of life is very high in Rodenkirchen. Its main street offers shops that will fulfill your everyday needs, such as supermarkets, banks, public libraries, post offices and many restaurants. Südstadt campus can easily be reached with the subway lines 12 and 16 or by bus. Neighborhoods: ⋅ Bayenthal ⋅ Godorf ⋅ Hahnwald ⋅ Immendorf ⋅ Marienburg ⋅ Meschenich ⋅ Raderberg ⋅ Raderthal ⋅ Rodenkirchen ⋅ Rondorf ⋅ Sürth ⋅ Weiß ⋅ Zollstock .