Masses at Cologne Cathedral Qu (Kolner Dom)

[nr1985]

Dear all;

We’re going to be in Germany soon, in Cologne, and so will attend Mass on the Sunday.

I just wondered if anyone here knew anything about the Masses celebrated that day?

There seem to be quite a few, in different parts of the Cathedral. I assume there’s no English-speaking Mass in Cologne, so I wondered if anyone knew- is there a ‘good time’ for a couple of tourists to attend?

Many thanks!

 

[kozlosap]

When i was there, four years ago, i attended a regular mass, in German! When our train came across the bridge and I first saw this gorgeous cathedral, I was speechless.

 

[Angel_Bradford]

Wait till you see inside that place and hear the organ…breathtaking!!!

 

[revert_jen]

When I was there years ago, there were guided tours in English periodically. I looked on their website today, and eventually, I found this:

Guided tours in English:

Monday -Saturday
10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Sunday and Feastday
2:30 p.m.

Meeting Point: Main portal, inside

Adults: 7,00 Euro
Children and Students: 5,00 Euro

In case of special events short term changes are possible.

for further information please contact: DOMFORUM
monday - thursday 10:00 - 12:00 a.m.
and 13:00 - 15:00 p.m.
friday 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Tel.: 0049 (0) 221 92 58 47 30

(phone number from the US would be +49 221 9258 4730) There will be someone there who speaks enough English to tell you if they have Mass in English.

(Note: my experiences in Germany may be a little out of date, but in general, Germans preferred if you asked them (preferably in German) if they spoke English before speaking English to them. This seems perfectly reasonable to me, and I wouldn’t mention it except that some people I knew had the opposite experience in the Netherlands. Apparently in the Netherlands it was found to be a little insulting if you don’t assume that anyone you meet speaks English. In Germany I found a lot of (mostly older) people who didn’t speak any English, and a lot of younger people who didn’t like to speak it because they were embarrassed at not doing it well.)

When I was there, I believe that they said that there was a Mass in English, but I don’t think it was every week, and they may not have it any more.

Don’t miss the 10th-century crucifix! IIRC, it was not prominently displayed (so it could be kept safe).

I wish I could go to the Weinachtsmarkt in Cologne again–mmmmmm, glühwein! And many pretty Christmassy things are there too.

I remember I had taken the train to Cologne, and a friend had been telling me about it. Until I got there, I was a little worried that he hadn’t told me how to get to the cathedral from the train station. Anyone who has seen the proximity of the train station and the size of the cathedral will understand why that is funny.

Have a great trip!

–Jen

 

[Angel_Bradford]

We took the train to Cologne also…I know exactly what you mean!