Cologne's holiday tips: How to enjoy the sunny May weekend!

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The best tips for the first May weekend in and around Cologne: excursions, street food and fireworks

The first May weekend in Cologne promises a highlight with numerous activities and events for the whole family. Thanks to the predicted summer temperatures, there is an excellent way to enjoy the variety of events in both the city and in the area.

diverse festivals with street food and music

A special event is the Street Food & Music Festival , which takes place from April 30 to May 4 on Neumarkt. This event offers a wide range of culinary specialties as well as a varied music program and numerous activities for children. The festival starts in the afternoon on weekdays, while it starts at noon on weekends.

Another highlight is the after -work market in Sülz , which takes place on Hermeskeiler Platz on May 2 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Here visitors can enjoy local drinks and delicacies while creative exhibitors offer their goods. For wine lovers there will be a Weingarten in the courtyard of the Kartäuserkirche , which offers different wines and regional specialties and also supports charitable projects every day.

excursions and nature experiences in NRW

The beautiful weather also invites you to travel into nature. North Rhine-Westphalia has a variety of goals that are ideal for a day trip. Popular activities are bike tours through picturesque landscapes and hikes in beautiful regions such as the Ruhr area or to magnificent castles with extensive gardens.

A light spectacle in Bonn: Rhein in Flames

The event "Rhein in Flames" , which takes place on May 3 in Bonn, also deserves special attention. This spectacular show with fireworks and illuminated ships attracts numerous visitors every year and is accompanied by a diverse program of concerts and markets.

cultural experiences and markets in Cologne

Cologne also offers a variety of cultural events, including numerous flea markets that take place on the holidays. On May 1st there are various markets where visitors can search for bargains. Many are interested in the children's flea market , which will be held at the St. Severin parish on May 3.

The combination of cultural events, culinary experiences and natural trips makes the first May weekend in Cologne at a perfect time for a visit to the city and its surroundings.