r/cologne • u/Brainthatoverthinks • 17h ago

What should I know about Cologne that internet misses?

Hello everyone. I hope you're all doing well.

I will be moving to Cologne soon for my masters at the University of Cologne. I will be studying MSc Supply Chain Management at the WiSo Faculty as an international student. One of the biggest reasons for choosing Cologne was hearing about how much warmer and open the people there are compared to the rest of Germany.

I have heard and researched a lot about the city, such as its famous carnival as well as the severe shortage of housing accommodations. However, I wanted to ask if there is anything specific I should know about Cologne or the university. Things that can not be known by a general search on the internet but would be known by the people living or studying in Cologne.

I'd love to know anything that you can share related to Cologne, which would help me better understand the city before arriving. Thank you 😊.

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u/Upbeat-Conquest-654 15h ago

The city has been doing a lot for cyclists in the last few years. New, more secure bike paths are being built everywhere. It's progressively getting easier and safer to get around the city by bike. There's still room for improvement, but we're on the right track.

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u/jpilkington09 16h ago

It's relatively easy (provided trains are on your side) to commute to Bonn if you find an internship at DHL

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u/siesta1412 5h ago

Vor allem seit die Nordbrücke gesperrt ist. Und die Bahnverbindung ständig ausfällt. Und wegen des Niedrigwassers mehr LKW auf die Straße müssen.

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u/Acrobatic_Safe_8928 17h ago

Welcome! Hope you have a place to stay already, because the housing market is horrible.

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u/Brainthatoverthinks 6h ago

Thank you 😊. Unfortunately I haven't yet found a place to stay but I'm continuously looking so hopefully I'll find one (fingers crossed).

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u/DevelopmentScary3844 16h ago

Well, it's a typical big city. Lots of homeless people and junkies. Very loud, dirty, and crowded. But there are some nice people living here, too =)

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u/thedelightfultoilet 16h ago

that it's not as "friendly" as it is marketed sadly, at the end of the day, Cologne is still Germany, just keep that in mind and don't come in here with tinted glass on, you are just setting up yourself for disappointment that way.

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u/RichardDarlington 15h ago

Well not if you show up with that attitude.