Bergisch Gladbach Things to Do

Gloria houses a club, a theatre, a concert hall and also a cafe. A slanted ceiling, plush red walls and an angular bar decorate the Gloria café. The venue often hosts gay/lesbian-oriented events, and the clientèle the café is m... more

There are loads of places to go out along the busy Hohenzollernring. If you are looking for something slightly more up-market, the Bruegel is one of the better choices. A mix between brasserie, bar and restaurant, live jazz or... more

For those who don't know, the Roonstrasse is at the corner of the Zülpicher Strasse, which means the Roonburg finds itself firmly in student-occupied territory. The action here is on the weekend, when the mainstream music and b... more

The inhabitants of Cologne dedicated a church to St Ursula and her maidens as early as the 4th-5th century, but the church was enlarged several times in the following years. The cult of St Ursula only began to lose its appeal i... more

Cafe Tuba lies hidden on the street that runs between the Luxemburger Strasse and the Zülpicher Strasse. Tuba brings a little bit of African spirit to Cologne, from the masks on the wall to the African food, which is found hard... more

The Alter Wartesaal is the 'old waiting-room' of the Hauptbahnhof. In the old days at the station, there were not as many places to sit or to buy something to eat as there are now. Re-opened as a club, restaurant and concert ve... more

The Rose Club, on the Luxemburger Strasse, has been around for a long time. It is an acclaimed small live music venue, where Nirvana played on their first German tour. The interior is narrow, minimally furnished with a couple o... more

This club is not as close to downtown as one may assume from the name, is is actually located in the trendy Belgian district. Down Town is more than a club, it is also home to a cocktail bar offering more than 50 different kind... more

The Cologne Zoo is Germany's third oldest zoo. It has a long history and is a much-loved place to visit. In 1863, the elephant house was the first building to be opened. The monkey-island has been there since 1914, and is a hom... more

Rhein-Rock-Hallen have an exciting programme of events if you're looking for a really good time. As well as a restaurant and beer garden, there's also a cinema, games room and of course various rooms for dancing where they play... more