english - Frechen ... strength in the region

49,000 residents today. Our residents identify with their city in a major way and this forms the core for its social adhesion. Frechen has an international residential structure characterized by the global openness of its citizens for many decades. Hospitality in Frechen has almost proverbial proportions. The city and its people in today’s infrastructure benefit in many ways from their proximity to the metropolis of Cologne. There is only a mere 10 km distance between Frechen and the center of Cologne. Frechen presents as a young city with traditions, and it offers varied jobs in administration, trade and service industries. The city is counted among the highest-performing economic locations in the greater Cologne area.

Traffic connections to Frechen are just the right fit: The city is quickly and easily accessible by car using the central traffic routes and well-developed Federal and state routes. The rail station in Frechen-Königsdorf along the Cologne-Aachen route provides access to the Bundesbahn rail network. Efficient public transportation by bus and train is available on local and regional levels. An additional plus for Frechen is the direct street car link between its center and the center of Cologne plus a rapid transit link to the Cologne/ Bonn airport.

Lively marketin the Frechen pedestrian zone

Frechen has access to excellentoptions for leisure and local recreational activities. Well-maintained green spaces and forest areas invite you to spend some relaxing time throughout the year. Spa activities as well offer remarkably varied opportunities through the “fresh open” adventure pool plus the terrace outdoor pool in a park- like setting which includes an additional wellness area. But your activities are notlimited by these attractions alone: There are golf practice courses, miniature golf courses, children’s playgrounds, climbing arenas and other facilities to round out your options.

Historic City Hall in Frechen

The “Keramion Foundation”and the historical archives of the city house significant historic collections representing the city’s ceramic past. The annual pottery market pays tribute to this tradition. The “Keramion”, home to the “Keramion Foundation”, is located on Bonnstrasse and is internationally renowned for its contemporary ceramic art. The Graphics Triennials take place every three years as the name suggests and have achieved an international reputation among the participating artists from around the world. “Kulturmosaik", a cultural mosaic offering varied profiles plus theater and concert performances complete the artistic spectrum.