Telling Stories. Meeting People. Bringing Places to Life.
For more than 25 years, I have guided travellers around the world, leading walking and cultural tours and sharing my expertise in history, culture and regional heritage. My work has taken me to fascinating places, introduced me to a wide variety of cultures and given me countless memorable encounters. As a lecturer aboard expedition ships, I share my passion for history and the many fascinating connections between people, cultures and landscapes with my guests.
Yet, much as I love travelling, there is one place I always return to: Cologne
Cologne has been my adopted home for almost 30 years. A city that gradually found its way into my heart and has long since become my home.
I love its eventful history, its magnificent churches and art treasures, its museums and lively Veedel. I am fond of its quirks and contradictions, its hidden corners and its distinctive rhythm. And I cherish that special Cologne way of life that goes far beyond the cathedral, the Rhine and Carnival.
Even after all these years, I am still discovering new things, coming across unexpected stories and seeing familiar places in a different light. Perhaps it is this endless curiosity that continues to rekindle my enthusiasm for Cologne.
I combine this personal connection to the city with in-depth historical and cultural knowledge. I completed the official city guide training programme at KölnTourismus and am a certified tour guide with the German Association of Tourist Guides (BVGD).