Kölner Dom to charge €12 entry fee in 2026 after years of financial losses
Starting July 1, 2026, the Kölner Dom will implement a 12-euro entry fee for tourists, ending centuries of free access to the landmark. Cathedral officials cited six consecutive years of financial deficits, emphasizing that the charge is necessary to fund the ongoing maintenance, protection, and operational costs of the historic site. A Financial Pivot for … Read more