The city's administration undertakes to serve all citizens. We have over 40 offices working on behalf of the people in our city.

Our aim is to provide an extensive range of services catering for the needs of the city's residents and visitors alike.

We would like to clarify any questions and concerns as simply as possible for non-German-speaking fellow citizens and for anyone hoping to move to Cologne.

For this reason we have produced a brief overview of the most important information for you.

Seven departments - such as social services, planning or economic development - and the Mayors Office, show the wide range of services the City of Cologne provides for its residents, businesses and all the people who come to work to Cologne every day.