Justine Vandendorpe
Spotter since 2023
My spots (22)
Hennes' Finest Pfeffer – From Kampot to Cologne
At Hennes Finest Pfeffer, you can also find tasting sets and gift boxes (which include recipes), as well as the punchy Red Boat Fish Sauce 40°N.
By
Justine
Vandendorpe
Toddy Tapper – Cocktails in Agnes Quarter
In Sri Lanka, as well as in India and Southeast Asia, they ferment the juice of the coconut flower to make a drink called toddy, hence the name of the bar.
By
Justine
Vandendorpe
Delicato – Italian grocery & bar in Ehrenfeld
Delicato is a wholesale grocer with high-quality Italian products such as cold cuts, bronze-cut pasta & oil. But not only that: it is also a kitchen bar!
By
Justine
Vandendorpe
Lichtspiele Kalk – Enjoy classic movies!
Lichtspiele Kalk is an independent cinema with an 87-seat screening room and it shows not only contemporary movies but also children’s and classic movies.
By
Justine
Vandendorpe
St. Aposteln – Colourful frescoes in the old town
What struck me the most were the frescoes in the three apse ceilings by Hermann Gottfried. These powerful frescoes bring colors and dynamism to the church.
By
Justine
Vandendorpe
Dellbrücker Heide – A small nature reserve
To maintain this habitat open and thus preserve the associated species - there is a shepherd with goats and sheep. There are also free tours you can join!
By
Justine
Vandendorpe
Knippschild Werk 2 – Gastropub in Köln Dellbrück
Knippschild Werk 2 is a rather small family-run restaurant with 30 seats inside and 18 seats in the biergarten, and multiple kinds of Schnitzel!
By
Justine
Vandendorpe
Rail museum Thielenbruch – Historic tramways
In this museum, you can see more than 20 tramways, a model railway, historical props of the Cologne tramway, and technical objects.
By
Justine
Vandendorpe
About me
​About me
​I am a Belgian woman living in Cologne since 2018. I studied ecology in Belgium and Norway and, after graduating, I moved to Germany. I first lived in Gießen, then in Wiesbaden, and eventually moved to Cologne. I am currently working as a Data Steward in an infrastructure and research center in the context of a project in microbiota research. Besides my job, I enjoy cooking traditional Belgian dishes, reading classics, hiking in the forest, and, of course, exploring Cologne.
Why ​Cologne?
​What I love about Cologne is that, in my Belgian opinion, it is a large city where every neighborhood feels like a different town. In fact, I like this diversity so much that I regularly go on day trips to explore a specific neighborhood. My favorite one being, of course, the Belgian Quarter.​ ​I also find people living in Cologne easygoing and friendly, and I very much enjoy the Kölsch culture (to be experienced in one of the many brewery restaurants such as Brauhaus Pütz).​ ​Finally, I also love nature in and outside of Cologne. Within the city, there are beautiful parks and gardens such as the Forstbotanische Garten.​ ​Outside of the city, there are two low mountain range regions to explore: the Bergisches Land and the Eifel.
Where to find me
It looks like I haven't added any social links yet..
Meet our other Spotters from Cologne
Going on a citytrip? Download our app!
Our Spotters' Local Favorites Only. Skip the Tourist Traps.
Find Nearby Spots and Navigate with Ease
Save Your Favorites and See Them on the Map
Be a Traveler, Not a Tourist.
✓ Full access to local favorites.
Zero tourist highlights.
✓ Get to know our Spotters and
♥ their recommendations.
✓ Save your favorites spots
