House Swap & Exchange in Cologne

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Cologne

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Timezone

UTC+1

Cologne follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 (CEST) during summer months.

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Main language

German

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Climate

Oceanic

Mild summers and cool winters with moderate rainfall.

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Closest airport

CGN

Cologne Bonn Airport, serving both Cologne and Bonn.

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Intl. train station

Köln Hbf

Situated right next to the famous Cologne Cathedral, it offers trains to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

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Near beach?

± 300km

Cologne is inland; the nearest beaches are on the North Sea coast.

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Near mountains?

± 100km

The Eifel mountains are southwest of Cologne.

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Local Cuisine

Sauerbraten

Pot roast, usually of beef, marinated in a mixture of vinegar, water, and spices.

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Currency

Euro (€ - EUR)

Used by 19 of the 27 EU countries.

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Must see

Cologne Cathedral

A stunning Gothic cathedral with towering twin spires.

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Water quality

Excellent

The city boasts high-quality tap water which is rigorously tested.

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