About Cologne
Quarters & boroughs
Cologne thinks in „Veedel": 9 boroughs, 86 quarters and countless neighbourhoods each with their own character – from Ehrenfeld to the Südstadt.
„Veedel" is the Cologne word for quarter – and more than that: it stands for neighbourhood, togetherness and local pride. Administratively, Cologne is divided into 9 boroughs and 86 quarters, but in everyday life it is the Veedel that counts.
Creative Ehrenfeld with its street art and clubs, the student-flavoured Südstadt, the chic Belgian Quarter or founder-era Nippes – every quarter has its own tone.
To understand Cologne, walk through the Veedel: across the markets, through the corner pubs and past the squares where life plays out.
Sources & links
- Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-06-30)
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