Nowadays it is usually only worn as a festive costume and in clubs and groups to preserve the traditional costume. For men, a special shoe known as Haferlschuhis was preferred. Originally intended for agriculture in Bavaria, this shoe contains a sole made of thick leather or rubber and is based on the design of an […]
You can enjoy the city skyline and watch large ships glide along the mighty river as the gothic towers of the iconic cathedral get closer and closer. In 2008, people began placing “love locks” on the railings that separate pedestrians and cyclists from trains rattling across the bridge to Cologne Central Station. Most are engraved […]