The home of the Blaue Funken is now your address for special events - the new extension to our venerable Sachsenturm provides the perfect conditions for your successful event!
The Sachsenturm on Cologne's Sachsenring, which has been extended on historical ground, is one of the city's most unusual event locations: a medieval fortified tower from the 13th century meets a modern extension with clear architecture.
The Sachsenturm on Cologne's Sachsenring, which has been extended on historical ground, is one of the city's most unusual event locations: a medieval fortified tower from the 13th century meets a modern extension with clear architecture.
Your event in the Sachsenturm
The event location combines Cologne's history and historical atmosphere with state-of-the-art equipment and urban flair in three individually usable rooms. Whether a conference, wedding (official wedding venue of the city of Cologne), company celebration or cultural event - you will find the perfect setting here.
Bauverein Sachsenturm
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Gastronomy and Hospitality
Culinary quality is a crucial part of any successful event. At our event location, you can choose from six experienced catering partners to find the one that best suits your event, your guests and your taste. Whether it's an elegant gala, creative company party, wedding, conference, reception or private celebration - our catering partners offer a variety of concepts, high-quality ingredients and first-class service.
Catering: fixed partner
Convention information
| Number of conference rooms | 4 |
|---|---|
| Capacity largest conference rooms | 199 |
Type of event
Corporate Event
Christmas Party
Workshop & Seminar
Dinner Event
Conference & Meeting
Networking Event
Teambuilding & Incentive
Sustainability
Food & Beverage
Vegan dishes
Facility management
Use of sustainable materials
Training for employees
Social commitment
Distance
Central Station: The Sachsenturm can be reached in just a few minutes from Cologne Central Station. Either on foot in around 35 minutes or by tram line 16 in the direction of Bonn/Bad Godesberg. The "Ulrepforte" stop is just a few meters away from the tower.
Airport: From the airport, you can take the S-Bahn line S19 or the regional trains RE6 and RB27 to Cologne Central Station in around 12 to 15 minutes. From there, continue as described above to the "Ulrepforte" stop or on foot. By car, the journey from the airport to the tower takes around 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Accessibility
Travel for Everyone
Der komplette Anbau ist barrierefrei. Der kleine Saal ist ebenerdig zugängig. Der große Saal sowie die Toilettenanlagen und die Garderobe sind über einen Fahrstuhl zu erreichen.
Die Terrasse an der Kölner Stadtmauer ist ebenfalls barrierefrei angelegt.
Die Terrasse an der Kölner Stadtmauer ist ebenfalls barrierefrei angelegt.
General Information on Accessibility
The entire extension is barrier-free. The small hall is accessible at ground level. The large hall as well as the toilet facilities and checkroom can be reached via an elevator.
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