.cologne

International

The international domain extension for Cologne. Global presence for businesses with Cologne roots.

€34.21 / year

Cologne International

.cologne was introduced in 2014 as the international spelling of the Cologne city domain. It targets businesses and organizations that represent Cologne globally.

.koeln exists as a German variant in parallel. Both extensions are operated by NetCologne and are equally usable.

For international audiences, trade fairs, tourism, and English-language communication, .cologne is the right choice.

At a Glance

Registry: NetCologne
Introduced: 2014
Registered Domains: ~10,000
Minimum Length: 1 Character
IDN (Umlauts): Yes
Restrictions: None

Who is .cologne for?

International companies with Cologne locations, trade fair organizers, hotels, tourism providers, exporters, and anyone who wants to present Cologne to a global audience.

COLOGNE

Cologne for the world – in international spelling.

.cologne Cologne (EN)

+ .koeln Köln (DE) + .nrw NRW

Domains for the region.

.cologne

International spelling
For global audiences
Trade fairs & tourism
English-speaking

.koeln

German spelling
For local market
Authentically Cologne
German-speaking

Trade Fair City Cologne

Cologne is a trade fair city – .cologne is perfect for international events.

Typical Use Case

A hotel near the trade fair wants to attract international guests. At hotelname.cologne, the Cologne location is immediately recognizable – in a spelling understood worldwide.

Registry

NetCologne

The Cologne telecommunications provider operates both .cologne and .koeln.

No Restrictions

Anyone can register a .cologne domain – residence in Cologne is not required.

€34.21

pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.

DNS management included
SSL certificate included
No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .cologne registration

What does a .cologne domain cost?

A .cologne domain costs €34.21 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.

What is the difference between .cologne and .koeln?

.cologne is the international spelling, .koeln the German one. Both extensions are operated by NetCologne and cost the same. For international audiences, .cologne is recommended; for the German market, .koeln.

Who can register a .cologne domain?

Anyone can register a .cologne domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence or business location.

Who is .cologne suitable for?

.cologne is suitable for anyone presenting Cologne internationally: hotels, trade fair organizers, tourism providers, exporters, and companies with a global audience.

How quickly is my domain active?

Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.

How do I transfer an existing .cologne domain?

Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it when ordering. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €34.21.

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