The most famous billy goat in the world comes from Cologne. Hennes IX is not just a mascot, he is the soul of FC Köln and is loved by young and old alike. In difficult times, Hennes is the one who makes you smile when he drags his owner across the pitch, for example. A real star to touch, down-to-earth and he can never hold his tongue. The people of Cologne love their mascot just as much as they love their club and the carnival. Cologne is FC and FC is Cologne, inseparable in good times and bad.

Let the cheerful people of Cologne convince you that there is only one true soccer club in this world and that it is worth fighting, singing and crying for week after week. During the European Championship, you can see for yourself the warmth and passion of the people of Cologne for their club and their stadium. With a total of 3 Dorint Hotels (Essential by Dorint Köln-Junkersdorf, Dorint Hotel Am Heumarkt and Dorint Hotel An der Messe) in the city with good connections to the stadium, you can experience everything up close and in the best comfort.

Essential by Dorint Cologne-Junkersdorf

The Hotel Essential by Dorint Köln-Junkersdorf offers an unforgettable stay with 145 rooms, excellently equipped conference rooms and first-class hospitality. Thanks to its good location near the stadium and the associated excellent transport links, you can be at your match and back in no time at all and have perfect connections to explore and get to know Cologne as a whole.

Dorint Hotel An der Messe

Our Hotel Dorint An der Messe Köln offers the ideal location between the Cologne Trade Fair, LANXESSarena and the city center. While you wait for the kick-off, you can visit the cathedral and the chocolate museum from our hotel and experience Rhineland friendliness at first hand.

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Cologne

The Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Cologne offers you luxury in the heart of the city center. A panoramic elevator with a view of the cathedral takes you to your chic room, which has everything you need to work and relax. There is also an exclusive fitness and wellness area (for a fee) with a glass-roofed pool and the chic Harry's New-York Bar. Line 1 to the stadium departs in the immediate vicinity of the hotel and will take you there and back safely.

Match dates at the Cologne stadium:

Travel from the hotels to the RheinEnergieSTADION

Arrival on foot:

  • Essential by Dorint Köln-Junkersdorf: It takes about 20 minutes to walk from our hotel to the stadium.

Arrival by public transportation:

  • Essential by Dorint Köln-Junkersdorf: With the KVB line 1 it is only two stops from our hotel to the stadium (stop Mohnweg to RheinEnergieSTADION).
  • Dorint Hotel Köln Am Heumarkt: KVB line 1 runs in the immediate vicinity of the hotel and takes you directly to the 1. FC Köln stadium. (Stop Heumarkt to RheinEnergieSTADION)
  • Dorint Hotel An der Messe: To get to the stadium you have to cross the Rhine once. Get on the KVB line 3 or 4 in front of the hotel at the Koelnmesse stop and take it to the Neumarkt stop. From there, change to KVB line 1, which will take you directly to the stadium.

Arrival by car:

  • Essential by Dorint Köln-Junkersdorf: It is about 10 minutes by car from our hotel to the stadium
  • Dorint Hotel Köln Am Heumarkt: From our hotel in the city center it is about 20 minutes by car to the stadium
  • Dorint Hotel An der Messe: From our hotel on the other side of the Rhine, it is approx. 27 minutes by car to the stadium

 

The RheinEnergieSTADION Cologne

The RheinEnergieSTADION, also known as the Müngersdorfer Stadion in the hearts of fans, is the home stadium of 1. FC Köln and is located in Cologne-Müngersdorf. It was opened in 1923 and has a capacity of around 50,000 spectators. The stadium has been renovated and modernized several times, most recently in 2004 for the Football World Cup. In addition to soccer matches, the RheinEnergieSTADION also hosts concerts and other events. The stadium has modern facilities such as VIP boxes, business lounges and catering areas. It is well connected to public transport and offers visitors an unforgettable experience at sporting and cultural events.

Frequently asked questions:

How much does a tour of the RheinEnergieSTADION cost?

The RheinEnergieSTADION offers a variety of different stadium tours. From a public tour to a tour "op Kölsch" to a tour under the floodlights, there is something for everyone. Tickets are available from just €12.90.

Is it possible to visit the RheinEnergieSTADION without a guided tour?

No, the RheinEnergieSTADION only offers guided stadium tours.

How much does admission to the RheinEnergieSTADION cost?

Depending on the category, tickets for a Bundesliga match of 1. FC Köln cost between €10 (concessions and people with disabilities) and €79.

Helpful links:

  • https://www.rheinenergiestadion.de/
  • https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheinenergiestadion
  • https://www.rheinenergiestadion.de/stadionfuehrungen/