Felix is a tour guide and Klüngel Man at The Kölsch Crew. Here he introduces himself and reveals a few of his insider tips for your stay in Cologne.
Where are you from?
I was born in Cologne and grew up here.
How did you come to do brewery tours?
After many years in gastronomy, Michael asked me if I would like to do beer tours. It was a very good idea 😊
Why do you like guiding people through Cologne brewhouses so much?
My work with The Kölsch Crew allows me to combine my interest in foreign languages, history, beer, and my home city of Cologne, while also meeting people from all over the world and introducing them to the quirks of our city.
What makes Cologne special for you?
Although Cologne visually leaves a lot to be desired in many places, there is a very special atmosphere here that conveys a mixture of warmth, humor, local patriotism and a touch of self-irony that is unique in the world. Oh yes, and of course the football club, cathedral, carnival and Kölsch all play their part in making Cologne special.
Where can one meet you for a private Kölsch?
Lommi, Heller's Volksgarten and sometimes playing the Schocken (a local dice game).
What should you definitely have eaten in Cologne?
Definitely Mett and Halven Hahn. If you like it, also Himmel und Ääd. And in months with R fresh mussels Rhenish style.
What else should you see besides Cologne Cathedral?
The view from the Schäl Sick (east side of the river), the neighborhoods of Südstadt, Ehrenfeld and Nippes, a long walk along the Rhine, the Roman-Germanic Museum (when it is finished), a home game of the local football club and at least once in a lifetime Carnival in Cologne. And the brewhouses, of course.
Tours with Felix
