.koeln
The German domain extension for Cologne. Local presence for businesses, associations, and all Cologne residents.
Enter a name — the extension .koeln is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For .
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
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.
The cathedral city online – in German spelling.
Domains for the region.
- German spelling
- For local market
- Authentically Cologne
- Instantly understood
- 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.
The Cologne telecommunications provider operates both .koeln and .cologne.
No Restrictions
Anyone can register a .koeln domain – residence in Cologne is not required.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .koeln registration
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A .koeln domain costs €37.14 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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.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.
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Anyone can register a .koeln domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence or business location.
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.koeln is suitable for anyone with ties to the cathedral city: local businesses, restaurants, carnival clubs, cultural institutions, freelancers, and Cologne fans.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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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 €37.14.
More Domain Extensions
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