4 Partner Company(s)
Cologne – the ideal MICE-destination for your next event!
Located in the centre of Europe, Cologne is Germany’s fourth-largest city and the largest city in Germany’s most populous federal state North Rhine-Westphalia with excellent conditions for organizers and visitors alike: easy accessibility with three international airports less than one hour away – Cologne, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt, more than 1.300 daily train connections and a broad and varied range of meeting venues. In 2025, 7.8 million participants came to 42,920 events in Cologne.
The exhibition centre Koelnmesse, the third-largest in Germany and one of the Top Ten in the world, is explicitly striving to create the world’s most attractive inner-city exhibition centre becoming fully climate-neutral by 2030: in August 2021 finished new Hall 1 offers 10,000 m² for flexible formats and the Confex® hall, a mix of conference and exhibition centre for up to 6,200 persons which opened in July 2024, are part of the Koelnmesse 3.0 project.
Cologne has strong economic sectors and is home to scientific research institutes and universities. With some 100,000 students and over 3,000 scientists, Cologne and the surrounding areas count as one of Europe's largest and most innovative science centres with a huge potential for knowledge transfer which is also reflected in various social programmes.
In addition, its cultural heritage, outstanding recreational opportunities, and the open minded, welcoming mind-set of its inhabitants imbue Cologne with a powerful magnetism. To highlight the old town, Cologne Cathedral (a world heritage site and the most frequently visited land-mark in Germany), the abundance of Romanesque churches as well as a wide range of museums and exhibitions, Cologne offers a rich and broad spectrum of cultural attractions.
The Cologne Convention Bureau (CCB) is Cologne's centre of excellence for all aspects relating to conferences and events. Integrated within the Cologne Tourist Board the CCB team offers event organizers an initial independent point of contact for all questions regarding Cologne as a MICE-destination.
Visit us and our partners Hilton Cologne, Koelncongress, Köln-Düsseldorfer Rheinschiffahrt and Maritim Hotel Cologne at booth B145! We are looking forward to meeting you!
Welcome to the Hilton Cologne, located in the heart of the city, just a few steps from the beautiful Cologne Cathedral, a WORLD HERITAGE.
AND yes, Cologne is the city with 5 seasons…..spring, summer, autumn, winter and CARINVAL:-)
IN A NUTSHELL:
- 296 Guest rooms and 19 Suites
- Spacious column free ballroom with 3 sections for up to 400 guests (446m² / 4.800ft²)
- 11 additional multifunctional meeting rooms
- EAT, MEET, SLEEP group size is 200 pax
- Prime location, just a few steps to Central Station and Cologne Cathedral
- 24h Fitness room with gym, sauna and steam room
- Bar & Eatery ‘Pigeon Post’
- High speed wireless internet
- 3 minutes’ walk to Central Station
- 20 minutes to Cologne Airport
- 55 minutes to Frankfurt Airport
For all other question, just see us at the GCB / Colgone booth – Hall 8 / B145 – make an appointment!
We are one of Europe’s leading providers of event and charter solutions on the water. Based in Cologne and with a company history dating back to 1826, we combine maritime tradition with innovative event concepts at the highest level.
In 2026, we celebrate our 200th anniversary – a remarkable milestone that reflects our transformation from a traditional shipping company into a strong partner within the MICE and corporate events industry.
With a versatile fleet of around 15 vessels – including several state-of-the-art event ships with capacities of up to 1,650 guests – we offer exceptional and scalable venues for corporate events, conferences, product launches and exclusive client functions.
Our floating event locations on the Rhine, Main and Moselle create unique experiences in iconic destinations and open up new perspectives beyond traditional venues. From elegant gala events and dynamic networking formats to fully customized brand experiences, we provide flexible space concepts, modern event technology as well as comprehensive catering and service solutions from a single source.
A particular focus lies on tailor-made B2B solutions such as exclusive charter operations, floating hotels for trade fairs and individual event formats for national and international clients. Especially in the context of major exhibitions, we offer compelling alternatives to conventional venues – combining prime locations with outstanding views of the Rhine metropolises and close proximity to key event hubs.
For almost two centuries, we have shaped passenger shipping on the Rhine and have established ourselves today as a market leader in event and MICE solutions on the water.
We stand for exceptional event experiences, reliable execution and the perfect combination of tradition, innovation and hospitality.
Wir gehören zu den führenden Anbietern für Event- und Charterlösungen auf dem Wasser in Europa. Mit Sitz in Köln und einer Unternehmensgeschichte seit 1826 verbinden wir maritime Tradition mit innovativen Eventkonzepten auf höchstem Niveau.
Im Jahr 2026 feiern wir unser 200-jähriges Bestehen – ein besonderer Meilenstein, der unsere Entwicklung vom klassischen Schifffahrtsunternehmen hin zu einem starken Partner im MICE- und Eventbereich widerspiegelt.
Mit unserer vielseitigen Flotte von rund 15 Schiffen – darunter mehrere hochmoderne Eventschiffe mit Kapazitäten von bis zu 1.650 Gästen – bieten wir außergewöhnliche und skalierbare Locations für Corporate Events, Konferenzen, Produktpräsentationen und exklusive Kundenveranstaltungen.
Unsere schwimmenden Eventlocations auf Rhein, Main und Mosel schaffen einzigartige Erlebnisse in ikonischen Destinationen und eröffnen neue Perspektiven für Veranstaltungen – fernab klassischer Locations. Von eleganten Galas über dynamische Networking-Events bis hin zu maßgeschneiderten Markeninszenierungen bieten wir flexible Raumkonzepte, moderne Veranstaltungstechnik sowie umfassende Catering- und Serviceleistungen aus einer Hand.
Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf individuellen B2B-Lösungen wie exklusiven Charterfahrten, schwimmenden Hotels für Messen sowie maßgeschneiderten Eventformaten für nationale und internationale Kunden. Insbesondere im Umfeld großer Messen bieten wir attraktive Alternativen zu klassischen Veranstaltungsorten – mit einzigartigem Blick auf die Rheinmetropolen und direkter Nähe zu zentralen Eventlocations.
Seit fast zwei Jahrhunderten prägen wir die Personenschifffahrt auf dem Rhein und haben uns heute als einer der Marktführer für Event- und MICE-Lösungen auf dem Wasser etabliert.
Wir stehen für außergewöhnliche Eventerlebnisse, zuverlässige Umsetzung und die perfekte Verbindung aus Tradition, Innovation und Gastfreundschaft.
Koelncongress GmbH is the largest provider of extraordinary event locations in the heart of Cologne. As a full-service partner, we support our customers from the very first idea through to successful implementation – professionally, reliably and with passion.
With around 1,600 events per year ranging from meetings and congresses to guest fairs, corporate events as well as cultural and social formats, we are among the leading event service providers in Germany.
Centrally located top venues, dedicated event professionals, tailor-made solutions, state-of-the-art event technology and a high level of customer satisfaction make Koelncongress a strong partner for events with impact, reach and sustainable success in the Cologne metropolitan region.
KOELNCONGRESS. THE RIGHT PLACE.