Cologne is head: CSD weekend brings massive road closures!

Cologne is head: CSD weekend brings massive road closures!

something happens in Cologne! On Sunday, July 6, 2025, the population -rich city becomes the setting for the annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) again. This year the event is under the motto "For queer rights - many. Together. Strong!", And not only visitor from all over the region, but also results in some changes for the flow of traffic.

The CSD starts with a colorful parade that starts at 11:30 a.m. Preparations for this begin on Friday, July 4, with the first road closures that will last until Monday morning, July 7th. Gürzenichstraße, Heumarkt, the old market and the adjacent old town alleys are particularly affected. And that's the beginning!

Details on the road closures

The closures will come into force from Thursday, July 3, at 6 a.m. The following streets are affected in detail:

• Gürzenichstraße (between the Quatermarkt and Heumarkt)
• Heumarkt
• Alter Markt
• Pipinstraße (from Elogiusplatz in the direction of travel Deutzer Brücke)

It should be emphasized that the Deutzer Brücke will be closed to vehicle traffic from Saturday, July 5, at 4 p.m. So if you are traveling by car, you should be prepared for diversions that are well signposted and preferably switch to local public transport. Because this weekend the old town for vehicles over 10 meters will be completely inaccessible.

traffic adjustments and recommendations

The journey to the Cologne Philharmonic and the old town should take place north from Trankgasse, at Domhof and Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz. If the streets are closed by the high traffic, access to the city center remains blocked. A clear message: If you want to take part in the CSD, you should rely on public transport.

On parade Sunday (July 6), visitors to the main train station must also be faced, because from 1:30 p.m. this can only be reached via the Breslauer Platz. During the parade, light rail traffic, especially on line 1 between "Junkersdorf" and "Deutz/Messe Bahnhof", is also reinforced, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

And if you think, that brings everything just chaos, you are wrong! Under the motto "For queer rights - many. Together. Strong!" is not only celebrated, but also made aware of important social issues. The Cologne Philharmonie does not miss the opportunity to support this spirit and to participate to participate, as on its side Kölner Philharmonie.

whether you come to celebrate or support the queer community - the CSD in Cologne becomes an event that should not be missed. Don't forget to keep an eye on the closures and diversions that will come into force in the next few days; The first closure begins on Friday, July 4th, reports Express. Furthermore, koeln.de about the exact traffic disruptions and gives valuable tips for arrival.

on a colorful and varied weekend in Cologne, which not only gives the streets, but also the hearts of all citizens a piece of freedom!