My First Reaction To Cologne, Germany

[@ropeburn6684]

That's an unusually big Kölsch you got there... the reason for the small glasses is that it turns stale quicker than other types. Glad you enjoyed it. Prost!

[@yoipwne]

Guess one just needs to drink faster then 😅😅

[@FaberBollonius]

@@yoipwne yeah, it is supposed to be drunk quickly, so that is why the glasses are so small. the taste of kölsch is different than for example the taste of the big bavarian beers. The receptors in your mouth for these aromes that Kölsch has are located in the back of your mouth/tongue, so that is why it is supposed to drunk in a quick way, opposite to the large bavarian ones, as the receptors for their aromes are more in the front of your mouth/tongue, so those large beers are meant to be drunk more slowly.

[@martinm6368]

Kölsch is served in small glasses so travelers with a half-decent palate for beer can suffer through the deplorable recommendation of a local with a smile on their face.

[@vnyggi621]

You'd normally get a new one each time you emptied the last

[@danielagalic2959]

@@martinm6368 hahahahaha 😂😂👍🏻

[@woll44]

Albert Einstein ,,one of the smartest Americans of all time'' -----...... YES because he is German :-D

[@peterboil4064]

so you're not getting sarcasm, good for you =)

[@jenshuxley]

einstein is german and fly to usa to begin of Hitler Time. "Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955) was a German-born scientist. He worked on theoretical physics.[1] He developed the theory of relativity.[2][3] He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his theoretical physics. His famous equation is E=mc^{2}} (E = energy, m = mass, c = speed of light). In 1933, Einstein was visiting the United States. In Germany, Adolf Hitler came to power. Einstein, being of Jewish ethnicity, did not return to Germany due to the Hitler regime’s anti semitic policies."

[@agn855]

@@jenshuxley- so, Wikipedia has been shut down and you've taken over??

[@ashrithjacob845]

woll44 technically a Jew.

[@Demyx4]

sarcasm

[@Orbitalbomb]

if you claim Einstein we claim Nalf!

[@stefflmrk]

Orbital 😎😎😂😂😂 ..... Didn't we already?!

[@gdnbt725]

and we claim the nukes right ?

[@michaelburke750]

gideon brunnen you bettcha! And you’re welcome.

[@silbernersurfer8264]

Damit!!!!

[@WINCHANDLE]

I'd like to claim Nalf!

[@web30web]

i do love the fact that you are “Landei“ and appreciate little things in life. i think thats the reason why i follow you here..you are def something else.

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

So sehe ich das auch! Er ist anders. Schwer da eine Alternative auf KZbin zu finden falls er mal wirklich aufhören sollte...😯

[@elkesteinlein97]

Ihr habt soo recht!

[@fckull9714]

Was? NALF und aufhören? *Noooooooooooooooooooo* I need my 💊

[@TheTuubster]

2:50 Cologne is modern, but well ... because it was bombed out by the allied forces during WW2 and it had to be rebuild quickly during the 1950s and 60s. Cologne city is a living memorial of how war can literally change the face of a whole culture, since this city has completely changed due to that event. The cathedral is one of the most famous landmarks in Germany, also because against all odds it survived the bombings with every building destroyed around it; it became a symbol for surviving such a traumatic event and going on strong.

[@drsnova7313]

@Worldvoyager 2005 I mean...define overrated. I'm not going to Cologne for sightseeing (you can do that in a day, tops). I'm going to Cologne to be in Cologne. It's not pretty, sure, but it has a good atmosphere and great people. For the most part.

[@Rondo2ooo]

@@drsnova7313 Cologne is not for many landmarks, but has a 2000 years old history. If you get guided tours you will discover many interesting places and things the date way back. Beside that, it is great for party and has the most open people in Germany.

[@stephanmann3538]

​@@Rondo2ooo Yap, Cologne is not a Beauty in general (although it have some nice places ofcause!) but the people and their menthality are really special in a positiv manner. They are very open, funny and heartly. Theire Pub- & Drinking culture is very very special (and almost the same as in the other Rhine Metropole about 50km in the north of Cologne) and the Cologne citizens are definitly a top reason to visit Cologne for some days!!!

[@TetrisFan95]

Regarding the Kölsch: It's so small because as soon as you finish it or even when there is a tiny bit left in it, they'll just bring you a new one. The way to stop them is by placing the coaster on top of the glass.

[@Warentester]

Nalf, based on your taste so far, I recommend Münster and Lübeck. They both have a lively old town, but are more Northern Germany. In the South Tübingen Is worth a visit

[@jesusgonzalez6715]

Lübeck is one of those towns that very visibly has its best years long in the past and therefore has to be incredibly in your face with its eight hundred years of history, because that's the only thing they've got going for them. Lovely old town, tho.

[@Warentester]

@@jesusgonzalez6715 I guess the Hanse has had its best days, but from a US perspective the 800 years certainly are impressive. Come for the Christmas Markets. Also Niederegger ist worth a visit.

[@der_bruehl]

You actually got a (big -sorry ) large Kölsch - regular, traditional is 0,2l

[@yaboyjay7202]

And Gaffel is good Kölsch. People might have other favourites, but it's a proper one.

[@der_bruehl]

@@yaboyjay7202 Yeah, but look at the foam, it already degraded.. I think it was around noon /afternoon with not to many people around and he got the aged stuff out of the pipe.

[@CoL_Drake]

U know what U know of Germany Not 1%of Germany its southern AND Village xD Köln Berlin Frankfurt and co are the norm

[@212Piet]

@@yaboyjay7202 It's okay, but there are definitely better ones

[@SirKahless]

For the question about the size of the beer: Kölsch is meant to be fresh when drinking. If you order a larger glass the beer gets old quickly and tastes less fresh. So you need to drink it quick (2-3 mins) and order a new one

[@natviolen4021]

You really should do something about all your bubbles. The Schwäbisch Hall bubble, the American football bubble, the American expats bubble. You will be surprised.

[@JMM33RanMA]

In America sind wir so Cool mit bubbles von bubble gum zu bubblewrap! Tatsächlich ist mindestens ein Drittel unserer Bevölkerung in der FOX Propaganda Bubble mit dem Orangenführer eingeschlossen!

[@dankojones846]

Jay McJakome 😂

[@ropeburn6684]

@@JMM33RanMA der Orangenführer! Ich kann nicht mehr!

[@alcidesmeneses2111]

Wow! In your face!!!!! (Best comment ever)

[@missis_jo]

Going to a concert alone: I did that exactly four times - right after I moved to another city, so I didn't know anyone to come along. Every single time I met the same guy. We are now married and have three children 😅. So, I can totally recommend doing that.

[@user-ve7hn2dh8h]

Wait you went to a new city and every single time out of the 4 concerts, you met the same guy?.. I hate to brake it to you but he's a stalker

[@missis_jo]

@@user-ve7hn2dh8h 🤣 Rest assured he‘s not. Three out of four times it was niche music in very small venues and I was quite easy to spot (having had green hair). The second concert was at the local Olympia stadium, though. I was quite surprised!

[@archangelscalling]

They say, when finnish working on the dome in cologne the world will end. So, actually they can't stop working on it

[@imrehundertwasser7094]

People from Finland work at the Cologne Cathedral?

[@gerryjager8777]

I believe you're thinking of an airport in Berlin. xD

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

@@imrehundertwasser7094 😆

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

@@gerryjager8777 Der Jäger ist unter uns....😱😁

[@ahcars]

Yes, it's true. We all hope that they don't stop working on the Cathedral.

[@ottovonbismarck5067]

The thing with "Uber" is that Germany has strict regulations on who is and isn't allowed to commercially transport people. If you want to become a taxi driver, for example, you have to get a special permit. Uber did not adhere to these laws and as it is de facto a Taxi-service, it was forbidden from operating in Germany for a few years. Now they are coming back with a more traditional German transport-model, from what I know, since the law itself of course didn't change.

[@kalle3879]

Nice to see someone visiting my hometown for the first time :) The traditional Kölsch size is actually 0.2l because it is meant to be fresh when you drink it. The "Köbes" (word for waiter in Cologne) will just bring you another Kölsch when you're finished if you don't tell them to stop. I think that's even better than a big glass. PS: If you're in Cologne again, eat a Döner on the Venloer Straße!

[@MrKnoedel00]

Haha, awesome, Nalf getting out of his "small town bubble" 😂⛪ You really should travel more! 👍 7:14 "scheeeeeiße" 😂😂😂😂

[@tomtom2806]

From 1880 to 1884 the Cologne Cathedral was the tallest building in the world. After the Ulm Cathedral and the Cathedral Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix de Yamoussoukro it is the third tallest church in the world.

[@adoptedowl]

Was here to say it, you came first, so thumbs up!

[@jagfan1de]

And if the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona ever gets finished, its main tower will be nearly 10 meters higher than the Ulm Cathedral.

[@adoptedowl]

Ulm, Germany, not only has the tallest Church Tower in the world (Lincoln UK 2nd, Cologne only 4th), but it also has Einstein's Birthplace. ;)

[@Ned-Ryerson]

Oh, you had me puzzled there for a bit, as I could not remember spires on Lincoln Cathedral; a bit of research revealed that the spire collapsed in 1549. These days, Lincoln comes in at a measly 83 metres, but it was the talles church until it collapsed.

[@junowood5951]

Love your approach to solo city trips... just wandering around freely, getting lost. I also love to do that. That's how you discover the best things imo and meet fun people. :)

[@sabinemuller6490]

Haha, you should leave your Southern German bubble more often! Germany is so diverse & hopefully you discover different regions in the future. It's worth it.

[@BosniannMuslim]

I love germany! Ich liebe Deutschland! Now if i can just learn the language 😖

[@dot8605]

I live in cologne for 30 years now, and I am still impressed coming to the Dom. So lucky to live here, where they say "cologne is the most northern city of Italia". So good to see you liked it here. And you're right: kölsch is awesome!!!

[@honolullupauschal]

Gibt nix besseres. Selbst in den Urlaub nur mit 2-3 Kästen und dann irgendwie gucken ob n Getränkemarkt das hat

[@caciliawhy5195]

You should go see the Aachen Cathedral built by Charlemagne. Remember most German cities were destroyed in the war so of course they look more modern.

[@vHindenburg]

And the Domschatz ( The treasure )

[@EK-gr9gd]

Yes, that's the more important one.

[@defycgn]

Kölsch is served in small glasses to ensure the carbohydrate and temperature is always perfect. The waiters in cologne (‚Köbesse‘) usually bring you new glasses automatically until you put the ‚Bierdeckel‘ on it.

[@Ohne_Silikone]

4:09 Kölsch. An interesting side note on beers might be that it is very easy to check whether the mineral water in beers is rich in metals or not. If you take some of the foam and rub it out on your hand, then smell at it, you might notice the smell of coins. The stronger the smell, the higher the metal content in the beer. The first time I tried this during my education towards becoming a beer-sommelier it was with a Kölsch and the smell was quite profound. If I remember correctly mineral rich water is usually preferred for top fermenting beers. The lime-rich soil around Köln is very suitable for producing the preferred mineralisation of the water.

[@Osmone_Everony]

The cologne cathedral is also known as "the eternal construction site". The reason behind this is the stone which this is made of is very vulnerable. Acid rain, air pollution and dove poop make it necessary to constantly renovate the structure and since it's so huge they never get finished with it.

[@carpediem5232]

The Cologne Cathedral is "only" the 3rd tallest church in the world. The tallest is the Ulm Minster. The Sagrada Família in Barcelona is planned to become even taller but is still under construction.

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

It's all about "the tallest" these days...😒

[@carpediem5232]

@@user-bj2lu9qt3o Why these days?

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

@@carpediem5232 Seems to be the only interest of many people these days to show off with superlatives. (Not referring to you - I know you just answered Nalf's question. I just picked up the topic). The cologne cathedral is very impressive because of the way it looks and it's touching story - I don't care how high it is.

[@carpediem5232]

@@user-bj2lu9qt3o Although I agree with you that there are other attributes that are more impressive, or at least should be, I think the superlatives are not limited to our times. Many of those churches were build precisely to have the tallest one and to boast about it. That they had the tallest monument to god. Look at the pyramids (both in Egypt and Central America) were the Pharaohs or City States tried to one up each other constantly. This trend is thousands of years old, but it becomes more apparent because we now can observe it on a global scale.

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

@@carpediem5232 ich bin nicht blöd. 😒

[@mathiasnelles190]

Hey Nalf, good to see you in Cologne. Sure, in this short time period it´s impossible to explore the fourth biggest city of germany in full. And it´s absolutely clear that our Cologne is not the nicest city in germany, but there must be several reasons that make Cologne so popular to live in for many people from all over the country. Cologne is not known for its nice houses, but it´s famous for his peoples mentality, which is completely different to the rest of the country. Cologne is easy, the big easy. The city´s flair is made by the people. You can only catch this when you´re here for some days longer. It´s also the carnival City of Western Europe with one of the Top 5 biggest Carnivals worldwide. Also the whole city is fully crowded with roman history, nearly on every corner in the city. And its also the second oldest city in germany. Cologne is different to the rest of germany in many many ways, but nowhere in the country than in Cologne is that the people are the real city, not the buildings. Take yourself the time to rest here for some days, walk through the evenig streets, pop in some typical old bars or brewery houses and seek the conversation with the Cologners, then you will love this city. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qobWqpZ8ZbhsfMU

[@stephanmann3538]

@Mathias You are absolutely right and there is nothing to add 🙂🙂🙂

[@Harzer-Roller]

The only cosmopolitan city in Germany is Berlin, followed by Hamburg. Everything else is provincial, Munich is Bavaria and not Germany.

[@andreaskohlmann4972]

You can't make a check on Colonge after being there for only one or two days. You have to get in touch with the people and then you will get the right feeling about the differences between differend areas in Germany. And the people in Cologne area ARE really different to these ones in SHA. I think it's like the difference between Portland and some small towns in Alabama or Texas.

[@SigridFrings]

Right out of the "Hauptbahnhof" and you see: our little railway chapel *lol*

[@Julia-lk8jn]

In my experience: every mayor west European city feels "american" if you're in the center: there are always the same shops, eateries, crowds ... the character of a city tends to be outside of the center, or hidden in little corners. And it's so much fun to discover it!

[@sizzyification]

,, If my relativity theory proves wrong, the Germans will say I was Jewish, the French will say I was German and the Americans will say that I was European. But if my relativity theory proves correct, the Germans will say I was German, the French will say that I am European, and the Americans will say that I am Jewish“ (Albert Einstein)

[@mojojim6458]

So true, Sizzy

[@a5cent]

You forgot the Swiss, because the years he spent there is when he developed the theories of relativity (not sure why the French matter at all). 😁

[@mojojim6458]

@@a5cent The French ALWAYS matter. Just joking. In the quote, I think he uses the French as a stand-in for Europe aside from Germany.

[@a5cent]

@@mojojim6458 Ahh... thank you! Doesn't seem right to use anybody as a stand-in for Europe though 😂

[@mojojim6458]

@@a5cent Blame Einstein! ;)

[@naturewaysyoga4496]

If "gern geschehen" in response to "danke" already blows your mind, come to Northern Germany. We'll say "da nich für" to you (which means: you don't have to say thank you for that).

[@Warentester]

*Kopfnicken* is enough. We don't waste words in the north.

[@missis_jo]

Kann ich bestätigen: "da nicht für" bringt mich immer wieder aus dem Konzept. Berlinerin hier 😅

[@markusamshoff7359]

Your welcome 😁

[@junowood5951]

Haha true... or just plain... nothing :D

[@tychobra1]

I got to know something comparable in Düsseldorf, when a very competent and helpful service lady at the airport said in response "nicht dafür". That kinda blew my mind, since she really did me a big favour regarding my flight.

[@tzarcoal1018]

The thing about Uber: In Germany you need to get a license for being a taxi driver. I believe among other things you need get a training in first aid. So the license is a cost factor. Tge Government said that Uber is part of the taxi industry and the drivers driving for them need a license . And Uber is arguing that they are not like a taxi business. Right now Uber is very limited because they need to follow that law and can only hire people with that license. (I hope the last sentence is correct, not completely sure.

[@larsradtke4097]

The first aid is already mandatory for your driver's license. To transport a passenger you need a passenger transportation allowance (Personenbeförderungausweis). For this you need a thorough medicinal check, a road knowledge test (Ortskenntnisseprüfung) and that is it.

[@Intrepid17011]

He didnt just claim Einstein as american, i dare you Nalf :D

[@jamanbier8837]

@abrahamisms flayed rectum no, fuck you!

[@johnlabus7359]

Well, to be fair, Einstein was Jewish and chose not to return to Germany as Hitler came to power. Had he stayed in Germany, he might not have survived the Holocaust. So, yeah, Americans can claim him because he chose the United States.

[@jamanbier8837]

@@johnlabus7359 So he is a German which immigrated to the United States. For good reason of course. I would have left Germany at this time for a 100 %!

[@johnlabus7359]

jamaN BIER We all understand that, but that's the nature of most Americans of European blood. We, or our forebearers, chose to be Americans. Unless we are native Americans, we all came from somewhere else. I'm not debating or denying his German roots. Being an American doesn't require a thousand years of history. Once you have citizenship, you are an American. Besides, Einstein renounced his German citizenship in 1933, so there's that.

[@jamanbier8837]

@@johnlabus7359 yeah and the USA is the only country in the world where it`s like this. But still there is so much racism, Evrn more then in the most european states.

[@lanastone4735]

It is so interesting to me that you described the vibe being specifically similar to the one you get from Manchester. I'm from Cologne, not currently living there tho, and that one time that I got to see Manchester I felt immediatlly at home. Manchester is a little more artsy ( and smaller I think?) but the people seem to be as down to earth as Kölner.

[@jesusgonzalez6715]

The tallest church in the world is the Ulmer Münster in Ulm. It should be an easy day-trip from Schwäbisch Hall. The Cologne Cathedral *was* however the "highest building in the world" for a hot minute

[@waydegardner7373]

Köln is a fantastic city. As an American, Germany has always been one of my favorite places. So much to see and do. The Cathedral, walking by museums to see Roman ruins 3 stories under street level (wow) the beer is great, crispy pig knuckle, Brauhaus history. Fantastic. We loved Peter’s Brauhaus.

[@Harzer-Roller]

Cologne is the place where you get beer served in test tubes. Called Kölsch

[@silviaspittler1427]

Can't believe nobody wanted to join you for the concert. Great that you went anyway 🤙🏻

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

Yes...Dermot Kennedy is pretty impressive.

[@ralfhabich2875]

Jede Stadt und jedes Dorf in Deutschland, hat das beste Bier!

[@kaioliverbohnke7294]

Weltweit gesehen !

[@Noise-Bomb]

Genau deshalb trinkt man auch überall in Deutschland am besten das örtliche Bier. Außer in Köln natürlich davon hält man am besten gleich Abstand...

[@PNSHR]

Wer seine Plörre in Reagenzgläsern serviert, scheint nicht sehr großes Vertrauen ins eigene Bier zu haben. 😉

[@duke6321]

@@PNSHR Das Gegenteil ist der Fall, der Köbes in einer Kölsch-Pinte wird schon dafür sorgen, dass der Nachschub nicht ausbleibt. Kölsch wird aufgrund des speziellen Brauprozesses schneller schal, daher wird es immer in kleinen Portionen frisch gezapft serviert... aber eben mit permanentem Nachschub ohne dass man diesen anfordern muß. Zumindest in den Brauhäusern ist das auch heute noch so...

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

My Belgium neighbours,have good beer to. I do not like my country,s Heiniken beer.

[@andrewozenilek5596]

You asked for the reason for the small Kölsch glasses. That's because of the brewing style. The foam on a Kölsch is very delicate and doesn't last long. That's why you need small glasses and fast delivery systems. As for the "wrong Kölsch" Gaffel is fine. It is however a little closer to Pils as other Kölsch. A little more on the bitter side. But it is still a traditional Kölsch. If you're interested: I think that Schreckenskammer Kölsch is the best, but it is mainly served at their Pub. You were inm the Altstadt, there are a few Päffgen-Pubs. That is a beer that isn't sold bottled and is almost exclusive to their Brauhäuser and pubs. It's a little less cabonated than other beer. The most popular Kölsch you can buy everywhere is Reissdorf. Another good choice. And yes, Cologne is very different from the rest of Germany in many ways. That's why we jokingly call ouselves the most northern city of Italy. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else but I can understand why you wouldn't want to live here. Freiburg is a small town and Munich is way prettier. Unlike those two Cologne was bombed heavily during WWII and many of the beautiful buildings were destroyed. Cologne isn't pretty, although it has improved significantly over the last years. There are beautiful buildings, but you have to look for them. But the thing that sets Cologne apart from other cities is the way of life. That also takes time to experience and it might not be for everyone. Anyway, sorry for the bad weather, but you seemed to have enjoyed yourself anyway.

[@kleineelfe1974]

When you visit again, you have to have more time. And a big one. Köln is king Stadt, et is an jeföhl. Cologne isn´t a city it is the vibes. And to feel these vibes it needs more than a few hours.

[@PumpkinDolce]

Home is where the dome is.

[@tychobra1]

I just found out that you have been to Freiburg already. Awesome! I need to check this out. About the "wrong Kölsch": You should drink it in a Brewery Restaurant ("Brauhaus") where you constantly get the next glass. And of course you need to drink it form the 0.2 litre glasses. 0.3 is quite common throughout Germany. It's the 0.2 size what gives it that weird touch for most of the Germans.

[@henning8737]

Kölsch ist richtig geil

[@gac200076]

Cologne is dope, Nalf! I went there to college and it`s by far the coolest city in Germany, called the most northern italian city in Europe! People are chill here.

[@jesusgonzalez6715]

The bridge at 3:03 is "Hohenzollernbrücke", the busiest railway bridge in Germany and one of the main reasons for delays on the ICE network.

[@Mettigel420]

I live near Koblenz where the Rhine and the Mosel meet and I always go to Cologne for concerts. It's a really nice city and I like going there for a day but I come from a small town which is comfortable and not as big and exhausting.

[@berkoh2918]

Nalf should open a patreon account. His Community can spend money so Nalf can visit different parts in Germany

[@NALFVLOGS]

I've always felt weird about the idea of a Patreon account, but I love the idea of exploring and making videos in these other parts of Germany properly. Hmmmm..

[@alexanderammerl2404]

well filmed, nice content, and relaxing as always. you are by far my favourite KZbin channel for whenever i dont know what else to do, or if i just want to relax after a hard day. plz continue your great work for a long time;)

[@zaranea7920]

Good job mr nalf with the music and the cathedral! Got goosebumps all over my body

[@dunjaklabautermann904]

Well, Cologne is not as pretty as those southern german towns, but it is famous for open minded, tolerant and friendly people. And after what was seen in your video you mainly saw the "old town" of Cologne, which isn't the real Cologne. Cologne also isn't really a big city. It's just a large village :p.

[@mondexponent2126]

Kein Islam Kein Problem allein durch deinen Namen bist du auch hier nicht willkommen. Obwohl wir Kölner ja dafür bekannt sind eigentlich alle willkommen zu heißen

[@Flix-f6q]

@@mondexponent2126 Kölner finden sich erstmal selber sehr geil. Das ist erstmal nicht schlecht, weil dadurch ein sehr tolerantes Klima entsteht. Die Stadt in der man erstmal alles darf und es nicht per se verboten ist.

[@mondexponent2126]

FIix das weiß ich als Kölner schon irgendwie🤷🏽‍♂️

[@vnyggi621]

@@Flix-f6q hab von Hamburgern gehört das Hamburger sich selber viel geiler finden als Kölner

[@Flix-f6q]

@@vnyggi621 Die Tatsache, dass diese Hamburger sich an anderen Messen müssen deutet auf ein mangelndes Selbstwertgefühl hin, welches die Aussage ad Absurdum führt, sie seien geiler als Andere. Aber es gibt bestimmt geilere Leute als DIE Kölner und DIE Hamburger. Wollte eigentlich darauf hinaus, dass viel Kölner halt nicht mit der Zensurschere im Kopf leben à la "sowas tut man nicht". Das macht die Stadt sehr liberal, zudem ist der Umgang dort, trotz Großstadt, recht freundlich.

[@mowana1232]

If you prefer smaller towns, I recommend a visit to Weimar in Thuringia. I was there during a cross country bicycling tour with my family. We started in Eisenach (where Luther translated the bible to German) then biked along the "Rennsteig" through the Thuringian Forest, cruised the a couple of other towns and interesting sights and also stayed a few days in Weimar. Like Freiburg it is a lively university town, has interesting history (Goethe, Schiller, Liszt, Bauhaus, Weimar Republic), and is extremely picturesque.

[@Agnieszka77]

I live in a Cologne for 15 years and I love this City🌞 We drink beer in small glasses because it tastes best when it is fresh and Cold 🍺 I Think 2 Days is not enough to see the Cologne 😊 I still Hope you like it ☺ Liebe Grüße Aga 😁

[@katsche69]

exactly, the beer is always fresh! Even Kölsch ;-)

[@trews1]

Uber wasn't regulated in Germany. Commercial transportation of persons, however, is. When Uber came to Germany they completely disregarded the laws here. Thus Uber faced legal action (In Hamburg, for example, Uber faced a fine of 1000€ per ride after a restraining order was obtained). In 2015 Uber stopped their service in Germany. They are now slowly coming back.

[@norbertrottenari9986]

yes Nick, the reason Cologne is so modern *cough cough* is cause it was extensivly "remodeled" with British "help" *cough* in 1944. and the Cathedral is so huge before you finish building it you have to start over at the other end

[@kirisa8164]

You could visit Aachen, it's kinda modern I guess but also has an older charm to it, plus it was one of germanies first capitals and it's Cathedral is charlesmanges burial.

[@SimonS_94]

Nalf, I think if you don't want to go somewhere alone, you could always just say "I'm going there. Who of my viewers wants to join me?" and then You'll never be alone anywhere

[@shawnladd5440]

Thank you for doing these videos, your curiosity and spirit of exploration are great.

[@peterdownes2527]

Hi Really cool video..!! My Wife & i are going to Cologne in December also this is our first visit to Germany. We have heard so many goods things about Cologne so can't wait to visit.

[@marcusbluesky7299]

Yeah, Nalf, please come back here for another time someday soon. There is deffo more to see and experience at Cologne. Anyway you should bring a few days time with you and use Cologne as the starting point for some trips in the local area. Rounds up the picture and shows you again the German vibes like you used to know. Cologne is more just city vibes.

[@Flix-f6q]

Bucket list for Cologne: Visit Köln Ehrenfeld for a good vibe, pick Reissdorf Kölsch, definitely go inside Kölner Dom. If you are below 30, go to the latin quarter, it is infested with students. Cologne has not only one city centre, every part of the city has its own pubs and shopping street and every part has its own flair. During Karneval, its crowded and something totally different. You need a plan or a guide to the shopping/pub streets to each center. And dont go by uber, rent a bike, much better for stopping at an interesting place/shop that you discover.

[@NikolausUndRupprecht]

The Kölsch needs to be served in a small glass (usually 0.2 litre) because it contains less carbon dioxide than a regular beer (e.g. Pils). Hence you need to drink it fast and in small portions so that it stays fresh until you finish your beer.

[@Warentester]

And you need to drink it on a flatrate... Getting the next one as soon as you finish your current.

[@ONOhannah]

Yes! Come here again!! And i can recommend visiting Düsseldorf as well! :)

[@renesalinas9491]

Köln is schietig schön. What my city makes so special are the people. Coming from Münster wich is THE bice town I have to admit that here the people are so open.... love it.

[@lindadaheim3412]

The Dome is absolutely beautyfull, whenever I enter it, it does feel like entering a whole city instead of a building. Absolutely worth to visit!!!

[@Ullimately]

If you like more the village you should have gone to Monschau... look it up. it is not FAR away from Cologne. But its cold there in Winter.

[@georgecaron5618]

Nick so happy you visited city and church. Back in 1980 I took the train up there and visited that wonderful city and yes exiting the station is definitely a WOW moment. You must try in during the fall a wine cruse from Cologne down to Frankfurt. Those German wines are simply terrific. You also mentioned Freiburg once again. I agree with you. I was also stationed in Giessen and had a lover in Freiburg - That actually became my second home, off the military base. The castle there is awesome - and painting of the deer heads looking at you is magnificent. I envy you Nick - often looking back I think of how close I came to staying there after my military service ended. To be honest I think I should have. Oh FYI - once you decide to come back to the U.S., Germany has become part of your DNA - that's right - as the Fatherland and its Folk have adopted you. And you will always yearn to return.

[@arvedludwig3584]

The small beer has the advantage of not getting "schal"(dull) like bigger ones since you finish it faster before ordering the next.

[@vloplob]

Kölsch is served in those small glasses because it looses its foam pretty fast due to the way its brewed. It´s supposed to be always fresh from the barrel so it won't get stale (like those Bavarian 1L things often do). Don't underestimate drinking Kölsch, you can loose track of the number of those fast-served little glasses quickly and get pretty wasted in no time in a traditional Cologne beer house.

[@lisamihatsch8694]

I‘m from cologne, I can give u a city tour if u want. Beautiful city, and the mentality is unique. Cologne is really german, really traditional.

[@libby9433]

I do really like your cheeky sense of humour. My hometown is Manchester and it’s not really comparable to Cologne. There’s no enormous world famous cathedral or an actual Altstadt in Manchester. Although it was an original Roman fort town 2000 years ago, Manchester only became wealthy during the industrial revolution so the beautiful historic buildings only date from 1800’s (such as the Town Hall, John Rylands and Central libraries). However it has great vibes because of the enormous student population so lots of live music venues, comedy clubs, bars and restaurants. It’s a creative city (like Liverpool) with lots of energy for young artists, and is a tv and film media hub away from expensive London. Having lived in France, Germany, Singapore and Hong Kong because of work, I do rather miss my hometown.

[@bennet7158]

hey Nalf, have you considered visiting northern Germany? Like coming here to Kiel, visiting Kieler Woche 22.06 - 30.06 (biggest sailingevent in the world paired with the biggest summerfestival in northern europe), maybe talking to players of Kiel Baltic Hurricanes to get a american impression of northern germany.

[@KikonSketches]

God I love that cathedral, I love Gothic architecture so much, they look so gorgeous

[@repost2563]

you should check out frankfurt, its a different world too. lots of big banks (skyscrapers) . but also lots of dirt and poor people. nice video ! Greetings from ffm :)

[@Warentester]

Why on earth would you go to Frankfurt?

[@repost8207]

@@Warentester travelanders.com/10-reasons-why-you-need-to-visit-frankfurt/ why on earth are some people to lazy to use google and write yt comments instead.

[@Pongsn]

the trouble with uber in germany is/was an insurance thing. the normal car insurance of any given person does not account for possible damages to passengers when used as a business. theres also a conflict with passenger transport regulations regarding parallels to normal cabs.

[@Uerdinger1980]

The 3 highest Churches of the World are: 1. Ulm Minster in Germany 162 m - 2. Basilika Notre-Dame de la Paix in Ivory Coast 158 m - 3. Cologne Cathedral in Germany 157,4 m

[@ThomasKossatz]

Hi Nalf, the most interesting part of Cologne is under ground level. It seems as one can dig anywhere to find ruines from the Romans. Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium was the Roman colony in the Rhineland from which the German city of Cologne developed. If you cut the name sjort, you get cologne. The part above ground was mainly whiped out. Ut was bombed in 262 separate air raids by the Allies during World War II, all by the Royal Air Force (RAF) but for a single failed post-capture test of a guided missile by the United States Army Air Forces. A total of 34,711 long tons of bombs were dropped on the city by the RAF. 20,000 people died during the war in Cologne due to aerial bombardments.

[@benediktf.4582]

Cologne cathedral is number 3 in list of talles churches around the world. (157m). Number 1 is Ulm also in Germany 161.5m. Number 2 is notre dam in paris (158)

[@c0t556]

Yes, I’ve only been to London in the UK, and when I first visited Cologne, it felt like a little London. It has more city feel than old European cities.

[@m.m.6171]

Cologne is in fact one of the oldest cities in Germany! The ancient Romans gave it city rights in 50 a.d.

[@lisamihatsch8694]

But i can also show u Düsseldorf, which is the capital of northrhein westphalia and comparable with cologne because its completely different in every kind. It has its own beer “Alt bier” which means “old beer”. And the mentality is completely different to the cologne one, also the style and the vibe of the city. (I went to school in Düsseldorf)

[@gigganigga262]

Ulmer Münster IS currently the tallest church in the world in Ulm, germany 161m, Cologne cathredal IS 3rd with 157m

[@nordwestbeiwest1899]

And your next destinations are? Suggest you drive to Münster in North Rhine-Westphalia or a small coastal town like Emden in NDS Or you visit the Grafschaft Bentheim, the only region in Germany that may call itself county (Grafschaft). There is a castle and there are villages in the county has oldest Gothic churches in Germany.And all in spitting distance to the Netherlands. Here speak German and Dutch the same regional language Plaat. This is very interesting because that connects both in the border region and yet there are differences. Is worth a visit I find.

[@_K.A.R.]

"Grafschaft Bentheim, the only region in Germany that may call itself county (Grafschaft)" --> thats incorrect there is even a region itself kalled "Grafschaft" in Rhineland Palatinate (de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grafschaft ) but seems not that interesting as Bentheim^^

[@gerolindenberg8017]

Uber was forced to get regular cab licenses for Germany. They are a taxi company like all the others. The Kölsch is so small because it is less carbonated than other beers and goes flat faster. This is set off by the fact that a lot of Brauhäuser will actually keep bringing you a new 0.2 liter glass of Kölsch as soon as your done with the first and keep doing so until you put the coaster on the glass you're finished with.

[@SH-mz8ie]

Number one beer review channel on KZbin.

[@lotharschepers2240]

Okay lets see if I (as a native German) could give you some information about Uber and Kölsch. Parts of Uber's business model break German law. First because you need a special licens to carry people if you do that as your business and Uber is responsible to proof, that every of his business partners did have that licen and that it is valid. Second the German law have drawn a line between "Taxi" and "Mietwagen" (please do not confuse it with renting a car). The main difference is: A Taxi have the right to pick up customers at any point, in exchange for that Taxis have to follow a lot of regulations, one of them is the price that is fixed by the local city. To make sure that the Taxi business could pay for all the needs (save cars, minimum wage and so on) the number of Taxi licens is limited and that point did contradict with the Uber business model. Kölsch is a kind of beer in and around Cologne, but in all other parts of Germany we call it "Spülwasser". What is really disgusting with that liquid is, that folks drink it. As the folks in and around Cologne belive, the Brand "Kölsch" is protected by law, all other Germans are sure that this law demanded the warning notice "Kölsch" to protect us. I belive that their is nothing like a good "Spülwasser" that humans could drink, its up to you to try it, but I have warned you. ;-))

[@marinaschreier3286]

😂 “It looks like they’re still working on it.” 😂 I love your vids so much!!

[@jesusgonzalez6715]

"When Cologne Cathedral is done, the world ends" - old saying from Cologne.

[@marinaschreier3286]

Jesus Gonzalez Nice saying, I think I’ve heard about it before. 😊 That‘s probably the same thing that the people of Berlin will say about their airport one day 😉

[@marcgschlossl2504]

And it so small because its more buubbly and gets bad(schal) quicker and the foam is not realy strong and can protect the beer so they have this little glases so that you have always fresh beer

[@alexjodlauk]

I would recomend the city of Aachen to you to travel. It is not a a huge city like cologne or Düsseldorf. But it is not a small village either. Just something in between. I love it. Keep up the good videos

[@henning8737]

Aachen is really cool, love the roman architecture there.

[@sonheung-min9280]

You have to visit Munich and Hamburg. 😜

[@Eipotttatsch]

1.Kölsch has little carbonation and goes flat fast. So they serve it in small glasses and replace those often too keep that from happening. 2.The Cologne Cathedral is the church with the biggest fassad in the world and the 2nd tallest in europe after the one in Ulm. (3rd in the world). The Sagrada Famila isn't counted in those lists yet because it has not yet finished construction. 3.Uber got sued a ton because they wouldn't adhere to the rules (they wouldn't get appropriate insurance or a taxi license for their drivers). They apparently have some areas that they opperate in now, but it's not the same as in the US. They really are just a coordinate normal Taxis here.

[@kaiw.7565]

About the beer: You even got a 'big' one woth 0.3, usually it is served in 0.2. Cologne got a very unique pub-culture, where the size of the glass doesnt realy matter, because the bartender ("Köbes" in cologne dialect) usually makes sure you never sit there with an empty glas. Additionaly, with a smaler glas your beer wont become warm or loose the bubbles, because usualy you get it finished way before that

[@henning8737]

Kölsch has small pints because the foam doesn't stay there for very long. They used to be even smaller.

[@narfvader8651]

Kölsch is so small because then it never gets bad.. Loosing it's CO2 or getting warm.. Normal Kölsch is actual 0,2.. I think we've did compromises to foreign ppl so that there are 0,3 and 0,4 glasses too.. Btw, that "EX" on the back of the glass means you should drink it at once.. There is a saying "Ex oder Arschloch"(ex or asshole) I always order 2-4 Kölsch at once, so you don't have to wait for to long or going to the counter every two minutes.. The cathedral is beautiful.. Some years ago i was hanging out on the Domplatte every day, and i'm still impressed every time i'm there!!

[@MrDgo4life]

Good advice I will try it when I visit the city.

[@InTeCredo]

I visited Cologne a several times and wouldn't want to live there. You will like Freiburg as I used to live there when I attended the deaf school there. Munich is definitely the best since you have close access to the mountains and gorgeous lakes. Not to mention Austria!

[@lavaryafiriel7434]

If you like Freiburg you should visit Münster. The most liveable city in the world.

[@elessartelcontar8208]

The tallest church is called the Ulm Minster. The Cologne Cathedral is the tallest church with two steeples. The Cologne Cathedral, however seems to be more massive than the Ulm Minster.

[@Mischkovonik]

did you know, there were vandals, that turned the cathedral 360° over night? I think, they still didn't figure out, how to rotate it back...

[@andreamundt]

nach dem ZWEITEN Lesen : Hahahahahahaha ! nice one! :D

[@Mischkovonik]

@@andreamundt Shamelessly stolen from "Der Postillon" :D

[@andrep.3774]

Very sad, that you only stayed for a couple of hours in Cologne and had actually no opportunity to see more sights of this - in my opinion - great city! I also enjoy to go alone to concerts or shows, if no one wants to join me. PS: If you should ever come back to Cologne / Düsseldorf / Bonn / Essen I would be very happy to your personal "touring guide". 😉

[@MrDgo4life]

Would you be my tour guide by any chance?

[@edwinfontaine2016]

I admit to liking "Kölsch", primarily because they pour fast. Order a pils and they take 5 minutes to pour a Bitburger, constantly letting the foam settle then pouring a little more until they finally fill the glass. The .2 l Kölsch glasses are most traditional, with the .3 l looked on with suspicion. I order a .5 l glass, which is like having the word TOURIST tattooed on your forehead, but it makes me happy and I don't let them get stale. Question for locals: do they still do Otto Reutter Abenden at Papa Joes Biersalon?

[@hobie_cat6015]

Na und bis Hamburg sind es ja jetzt nur noch 450 Km. Seh mal too!

[@1Jasmin]

Ohh ja

[@kathrint.2822]

albert einstein. american. TRIGGERDDDDD

[@petrakhaldoun-schweiker6763]

If you are in Cologne, I would recommend going to Aachen. A really old city, where Charlemagne had been crowned king.

[@rakification]

It's the way how the beer is made. Kölsch is "obergärig", that means the bacterial process which led the beer go bad happens on the surface, so very fast. That's the reason, why it has to be drunk very fast and you get it in little glasses. Bavarian beer on the October fest is "untergärig", the bacterial process happens down in the glass, so it goes bad very slowly. That's why you can afford to put "Weizenbier" in such big glasses

[@betaich]

Bad Nalf for not speaking German. Also the dome is of course still worked on or it would have crumbled years ago. It is done for upkeep.

[@jagfan1de]

As it is done on every kathedral in Germany, if not Europe.