.koeln

Cathedral City

The German domain extension for Cologne. Local presence for businesses, associations, and all Cologne residents.

€34.21 / year

The Domain for Cologne

.koeln was introduced in 2014 as the German spelling of the Cologne city domain. It targets anyone who wants to show their connection to the cathedral city.

.cologne exists as an international variant in parallel. Both extensions are operated by NetCologne and are equally usable.

For the German market and local audiences, .koeln is the obvious choice – authentic and immediately understandable.

At a Glance

Registry: NetCologne
Introduced: 2014
Registered Domains: ~15,000
Minimum Length: 1 Character
IDN (Umlauts): Yes
Restrictions: None

Who is .koeln for?

Cologne businesses, local service providers, restaurants, carnival clubs, cultural institutions, freelancers, and anyone who wants to show their connection to the cathedral city.

KÖLN

The cathedral city online – in German spelling.

.koeln Köln (DE)

+ .cologne Cologne (EN) + .nrw NRW

Domains for the region.

.koeln

German spelling
For local market
Authentically Cologne
Instantly understood

.cologne

International spelling
For global audiences
Internationally known
English-speaking

Cologne Identity

Kölle alaaf! The domain for everyone who carries Cologne in their heart.

Typical Use Case

A brewery pub in the old town wants to attract local guests. At brauhausname.koeln, the connection to the city is immediately clear – it doesn't get more authentic than that.

Registry

NetCologne

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

No Restrictions

Anyone can register a .koeln 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 .koeln registration

What does a .koeln domain cost?

A .koeln 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 .koeln and .cologne?

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

Who can register a .koeln domain?

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

Who is .koeln suitable for?

.koeln is suitable for anyone with ties to the cathedral city: local businesses, restaurants, carnival clubs, cultural institutions, freelancers, and Cologne fans.

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 .koeln 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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.cologne Cologne .nrw NRW .de Germany .eu Europe

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