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Press and Content Trips

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We are happy to help you organize and plan your personal, tailor-made trip to Cologne.

For a successful collaboration, please complete the form below in full — this is the only way we can determine whether working together is a good fit. Please also note the following:

  • Please contact us well in advance so that we have enough time to support you with the organization of your stay. Ideally, this should be at least four to six weeks before your trip — earlier is always welcome.

  • Please avoid travel dates that coincide with trade fairs or major events.

  • You will receive the KölnCard free of charge if you mention it in your publication.

  • Please note that we do not cover travel or transfer costs. For assistance with these, please contact the German National Tourist Board.

1. Personal Information
2. Media Information
(Required)
3. Planned Coverage
Planned Format (Required)
Do you have a specific editorial assignment? (Required)
4. Information About the Requested Trip

(e.g., lodging, meals, activities)

Are you interested in a paid collaboration?
Are you traveling alone? (Required)

Note: Please understand that for accompanying persons, we review on a case-by-case basis whether or not we can cover the costs.

5. Uploads / Links to Supporting Documents

To review your request, we need suitable proof of your professional activity. (Required)
Please upload the following documents or provide us with the corresponding links:
-> Current editorial confirmation or assignment
-> 2–3 recent work samples

File upload (PDF)

Please combine all documents into one PDF file.

6. Accuracy Guarantee and Right of Review
Accuracy Guarantee (Required)

I certify that all information provided is complete, truthful, and not misleading. I understand that intentionally or negligently providing false information may result in exclusion from a press or content trip, as well as the reclaiming of any services already provided. Claims for damages pursuant to Section 823(1) of the German Civil Code (BGB) remain reserved.

Right of Review (Required)

KölnTourismus GmbH reserves the right to review the submitted information and supporting documents and, in the event of any uncertainties, to request additional information or reject the request.

7. Data Privacy
(Required)

The personal data provided in this form will be processed exclusively for the purpose of handling your request. The legal basis for processing is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in reviewing and processing media requests). The data will only be shared internally with the responsible staff members and will be deleted once the purpose has been fulfilled, unless statutory retention obligations apply.