{"id":43077,"date":"2026-07-09T15:24:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psi-network.de\/?p=43077"},"modified":"2026-07-09T15:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:25:55","slug":"cologne-guide-psi-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psi-network.de\/en\/2026\/07\/09\/cologne-guide-psi-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Cologne for PSI 2027: How to Get There, Where to Eat and What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For the first time, PSI 2027 takes place at Koelnmesse, Cologne. For first-time visitors, the PSI team has put together this guide \u2014 how to arrive, where to eat and how to make the most of one of Germany’s most characterful cities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get to Cologne for PSI 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cologne sits at the intersection of western Europe’s main travel corridors. It is one of the most accessible trade fair cities on the continent \u2014 by air, rail or road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)<\/strong> is the closest airport, 15km from Koelnmesse. The S-Bahn (S13 line) runs direct, with no change of train, to K\u00f6ln Messe\/Deutz station \u2014 just steps from the Koelnmesse North Entrance. Journey time is around 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)<\/strong> \u2014 one of Europe’s largest hubs, served by over 300 destinations \u2014 connects to Cologne by direct ICE high-speed train in around 55 minutes. A practical entry point for attendees flying intercontinental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D\u00fcsseldorf Airport (DUS)<\/strong>\u00a0connects to Cologne Central Station by direct train in around 40 minutes. From there, it’s a short S-Bahn ride to Koelnmesse (K\u00f6ln Messe\/Deutz stop).<\/p>\n\n\n

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By Rail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cologne Central Station (K\u00f6ln Hauptbahnhof) is one of Germany’s busiest rail hubs. High-speed connections place the city within direct reach of Amsterdam (2h 30m), Brussels (2h), Paris (3h 15m), Frankfurt (1h), Berlin (4h) and London via Eurostar and connecting rail. From the Central Station, Koelnmesse is one S-Bahn stop \u2014 under five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Road<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cologne sits at the junction of five major motorways: A1, A3, A4, A57 and A59. On-site parking is available at Koelnmesse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to Eat and Drink in Cologne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These recommendations come directly from the PSI team \u2014 personally tested, hand-picked and covering every occasion from a quick post-show lunch to a client dinner. The list spans the full range: traditional Cologne brewpubs, modern sharing plates, fine dining and bars worth staying out for. All information is as of January 2026; verify current details directly with each venue before booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Near Koelnmesse \u2014 K\u00f6ln-Deutz (approx. 2km from the North Entrance)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The closest options to the venue, for attendees who want to eat without heading back into the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n