After approximately two months of studies in Düsseldorf I directed my
ship towards Cologne (on german: Köln) where I have started my internship at
DLR (Deutsche Luft- und Raumfarth) which will last until December. DLR is the
German centre for aerospace-, energy- and transport research, with the
headquarters located in Cologne. The research in the aerospace industry is
mainly aimed to improve the future of aircaft propulsion and to improve our
knowledge of space. This is my main area of study, therefore the internship
suits me well.
Cologne is the 4th largest city in Germany, with around 1 million
inhabitants. It was founded by the romans almost 2000 years ago and is on of
Germanys oldest cities. The city is well known for its huge cathedral and the
famous perfume Eau-de-Cologne.
Kölsch is the main dialect in Cologne and was the former language
before. It is also the name of the famous beer which is drafted in this area.
The dispute between Düsseldorf and Cologne is well spread in both Cologne and
Düsseldorf and can be clearly noted when buying beer. The famous Düsseldorf
Alt-Bier can hardly be found in Cologne (even though Düsseldorf is only located
40 minutes away by car) and the opposite in Düsseldorf. However judging on my
personal experience I believe that it is harder to find Alt-Bier in Cologne
than finding Kölsch in Düsseldorf.
The town of Cologne is very beautiful. However one have to understand
that 90-95% of the town was destroyed during WWII which means that most of the
buildings are not older than 70 years. Miraculously the cathedral survived
despite being hit 14 times.
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| Night shoot of the Cologne cathedral |
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| The cathedral with the old town |
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| Cologne Hafencity, the modern part of town. |
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| One of the remaining old gates. |
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| The cathedral night time. |
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| The cathedral from within, it took 632 years to finish this amazing building. |
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| The famous Kölsch-bier served in its unique 0.2 l glas. |
