Cologne Jewish & Kosher Guide 2025: Kosher Info in Cologne, Germany

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About Cologne

Cologne, a 1,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 10th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities. Cologne was founded and established in Ubii territory in the first century AD as the Roman Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, from which it gets its name. Cologne is one of the warmest cities in Germany. It has a temperate–oceanic climate with relatively mild winters and warm summers. Cologne is regularly affected by flooding from the Rhine and is considered the most flood-prone European city. Cologne had 4.31 million overnight stays booked and 1.38 million arrivals in 2008. The city also has the most pubs per capita in Germany. The city has 70 clubs, "countless" bars, and restaurants. Cologne has several museums, several orchestras, is famous for electonic music, has a literature festival, and carnival season. It is also famous for its beer.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Cologne

The Jews of Cologne call themselves the oldest Jewish community north of the Alps, with records dating back to 311 CE. Before the Holocaust 15,000 Jews lived in Cologne. Today the Jewish population of Cologne is thought to be about 5000, most of these are from the former Soviet Union. There is only on kosher butcher and two synagogues and a Chabad house. There is a kosher meat restaurant and a bakery.


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What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!

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