Quick question for the Cologne regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there last year and had a great time but I've heard things are quieter than usual.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
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Started by HalifaxHarry · 15 Mar 2026 · 584 views
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16 Mar 2026 at 04:34
This matches my experience. Cologne is underrated.
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16 Mar 2026 at 10:17
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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16 Mar 2026 at 16:21
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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17 Mar 2026 at 00:25
This matches my experience. Cologne is underrated.
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17 Mar 2026 at 01:20
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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17 Mar 2026 at 13:32
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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17 Mar 2026 at 15:43
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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18 Mar 2026 at 00:09
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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18 Mar 2026 at 07:22
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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18 Mar 2026 at 10:17
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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18 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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18 Mar 2026 at 23:31
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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19 Mar 2026 at 05:36
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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19 Mar 2026 at 06:41
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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19 Mar 2026 at 07:47
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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19 Mar 2026 at 12:15
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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