"Kölner Lichter" Musical Fireworks

9th July 2011

Every year in July, Germany’s largest high-altitude musical firework - the "Cologne Lights" - illuminate the nocturnal sky over the Rhine. With its special ambiance, the event appeals to hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Non-Stop Entertainment
Want party feeling? While your time away until the fireworks start and enjoy a free of charge non-stop stage performance on the river banks.

Party time aboard river cruises
In the afternoon, river cruises at the Porz Groov Island will be setting sail for the Old Town, passing nine fireworks and colourful Bengal fires. Aboard you can indulge yourself in culinary delights. Whoever like may shake a leg and swing their hips to the music. Calmer characters can get pleasure from theatre or cabaret programmes.

Bright lights on the river banks
Landlubber? You can wait, of course, on the banks of the river Rhine for the long convoy with brightly coloured lanterns and lights. Join the many enthusiastic spectators to cheer the passing boats and wave your candles and sparklers as soon as the first ship shows up. The stunning view of the romantic Old Town which is brilliant with thousands of lights - an unmissable experience.

Fireworks spectacle
Towards 11:30 p.m. the time has come to admire a feast for the eyes and ears: from a pontoon in the middle of the Rhine in front of the Old Town scenario, the international fireworks display with synchronised music will be launched.

The party goes on
But there is more: celebrations with "light" parties and buffets in many hotels, cafés and typical breweries.

Experience the magic of "Kölner Lichter" and arrange a reservation for a river cruise or a seat in the first line in good time.

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