Cologne locals affectionately call the neighbourhood they live in their Veedel. The city has 86 official districts, but there are also plenty of smaller areas that people consider a Veedel of their own. These include typical Cologne neighbourhoods such as Eigelstein, Vringsveedel, also known as Severinsviertel, the student area Kwartier Latäng and the Belgian Quarter in Neustadt Nord. But what makes a Veedel special? It is where everyday life happens. There is the local pub around the corner, the Büdchen kiosk, the weekly market for a chat, as well as the bakery, café and supermarket. Everything you need is close by, and that is exactly why people in Cologne feel such a strong connection to their Veedel. You can see this sense of community at the local street festivals too, with every Veedel celebrating in its own way. It is a true reflection of Cologne: neighbours coming together, a strong sense of community and the Cologne way of life right in the heart of the city.