Rabea Ottenhues
Spotter since 2016
My spots (19)
1980 – Vietnamese street food
"1980" Cologne is a Vietnamese street food restaurant that's turned me into some kind of missionary -- everyone must know how great it is! The coffee, too.
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Rabea
Ottenhues
Kauf Dich Glücklich – Because shopping makes happy
"Kauf Dich Glücklich" in Cologne suggests that 'you can shop yourself happy' and it's precisely what happens every time I visit this retail shop...
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Rabea
Ottenhues
Reissdorf-Männchen – He drinks, she drinks
"Reissdorf-Männchen" is an old neon sign beer advertisement in Cologne from 1968 which has gained official landmark status! Protip: come at night...
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Rabea
Ottenhues
Le Pop Lingerie – Underwear with a French twist
"Le Pop Lingerie" in Cologne is a shop I've fallen in love with. There's Diane, the amazing French owner, the cool interior & the affordable, sexy wares...
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Rabea
Ottenhues
Off Broadway – Lovely backyard cinema
"Off Broadway" Cologne is a really good cinema but also much more. Not only does it have a quality, original version selection, there's a biergarten too!
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Rabea
Ottenhues
PastaBar di Caruso – Taste the Dolce Vita
"PastaBar di Caruso" is an Italian restaurant in Cologne that lives the dolce vita! All pasta is handmade - I can never decide what to order there!
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Rabea
Ottenhues
Lindenthaler Kanäle – Sunday stroll at the canal
"Lindenthaler Kanäle" is one of my favorite spots for when I want to go on a quick Sunday walk at Cologne's canal without leaving the center of the city...
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Rabea
Ottenhues
Schauspiel Köln im Depot – (no) temporary theater
"Schauspiel Köln im Depot" in Cologne is the temporary home for the theater. Now it's in an old factory building in Muelheim, and I feel it really belongs.
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Rabea
Ottenhues
About me
About me
'Home is where the dome is' – read a postcard I had on my wall while I lived all over Europe. After living in Cologne in 2005 and 2006, my studies allowed me to move to Münster, Aarhus, Amsterdam and Hamburg. It took me until 2013 to finally come 'home'. I currently work as a media relations officer in Düsseldorf (don't tell anyone!), but am happy to return to Cologne every night after work.
While I love to travel and explore new countries, cities and cultures, I get really excited about discovering new places in my city.
Why Cologne?
It's a stereotype, but one that is actually true: Cologne is open-minded like probably no other German city. While it is not known for its spectacular architecture – most of the buildings in the city are rather ugly – it has a big big heart. So once you get to know the people, you'll fall in love with the place.
I would absolutely recommend Cologne for single travelers, because it is so easy to make new friends, even if they last only for the night.
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