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TIMERIDE SENSEUM Cologne

Dive into the Cologne of the Golden Twenties!

Immerse yourself in Cologne’s fascinating history and experience TIMERIDE Cologne’s award-winning attraction for visitors of all ages. You will experience the historic cityscape and the fascinating lifestyle of the legendary Golden Twenties up close! Together with streetcar driver Pitter (the Cologne original alias Björn Heuser) and hat maker Tessa, discover the vibrant years before the Second World War in our SENSEUM in Cologne. You’ll experience a city bursting with energy: cinema, fashion, music, joie de vivre, optimism … and finally carnival again!

This journey through time ends on November 10, 2026.
Secure your spot in Cologne during the Golden Twenties now, before a new experience begins.

An award-winning journey through the Golden Twenties of Cologne – the future of history

Especially suitable for young and old, families, groups, and all fans of time travel
Recommended for ages 6+
Approx. 45 min.
German, English
Air-conditioned
Alter Markt 36-42, 50667 Cologne

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The cinema

Go to the “Lichtspielhaus” and take a seat in the midst of fine society. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of cinema, which was ubiquitous and an important source of information at the time, and experience a real Cologne newsreel.

The milliner store

Let’s go to the fashionable and sophisticated stop on your journey through time in Cologne: in Tessa Riedschneider’s milliner’s store, you and your time travel companion Tessa will witness the millinery trade and the fashion of the time.

We also wish you success in your mission: Save the 1926 Carnival – Tessa is counting on you.

The Virtual Reality Train Ride

The highlight of your journey back in time to Cologne in 1926: In an original replica of the Cologne streetcar, you will experience the beauty of the city with a 360-degree panoramic view before the destruction during the Second World War – including the rattling of the rails and the wind! Be enchanted by the enchanted by the splendor of times gone by and get ready for a grand finale!

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Last Chance for "Cologne 1926"

Let’s travel back to 1926 one more time before the new experience begins!

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20% off tickets

with the code TR-COUNTDOWN20

Booking Period: September 1 – 31.10.2026

Visiting period: September 1 – October 31, 2026 (Sundays through Thursdays)

TR-COUNTDOWN20

10% off tickets

with the code TR-COUNTDOWN10

Booking Period: September 1 – 31.10.2026

Visiting period: September 1 – October 31, 2026 (Fridays through Saturdays)

TR-COUNTDOWN10

Our group offers

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Cooperation with the Cologne city guides

TIMERIDEis cooperating with the Cologne city guides: after visiting the VR experience Cologne 1926, the guides will take you on a tour of Cologne’s city center in the footsteps of this brief era. The tour is the perfect complement to TIMERIDE‘s virtual streetcar ride and allows visitors to experience old Cologne as reflected in today’s cityscape.

Would you like to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Golden Twenties with all your senses?Discover the fascinating history and construction of Cologne Cathedral, or explore the city in a completely new way on one of our immersive VR city tours. At TIMERIDE Cologne, there’s a journey through time for everyone. Everything is available at TIMERIDE in Cologne.

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Any questions?

If you have any questions or need help, please contact our support team by email at tickets@timeride.de.

We are there for you every day from 09:00 to 16:00 and answer your e-mails.

Alternatively, you can reach us by phone at +49 158 8836 2778. Our AI phone assistant will be happy to help you with any questions you may have about your visit to TIMERIDE.