Always there
The second Harley Dome Cologne will take place from May 23rd to 24th
• The celebrations last two full days with a view of the Rhine, the cathedral and the old town.
• Thanks to numerous optimizations, it's even better, bigger and more beautiful than 2014
“Hey Kölle, do bes e Jeföhl!” (Cologne, you are a feeling) was once the headline of the dialect band Höhner. The people of Cologne – and not just them – love the beautiful city on the Rhine dearly. Is it because of the Kölsch, the only dialect that you can drink? On the majestic Rhine, the pretty old town or at Germany's number 1 attraction, the cathedral? Or maybe it's the relaxed, open residents who happily swing through a “fifth season” and always remain loyal to their FC, which isn't used to much success? Harley-Davidson recommends anyone who wants to find out to visit the friendly metropolis - ideally on the occasion of the Harley Dome Cologne 2015!
On May 23rd and 24th, Germany's fourth largest city will provide the backdrop for this event for the second time. The celebrations last two full days and everyone who doesn't want to miss anything arrives on the evening of May 22nd. The Tanzbrunnen once again serves as the event site with its unique view of the Rhine, the cathedral and the old town. Visitors can expect an even larger trading area than last year: with the variety of accessories, fashion and food stands, everyone will get their money's worth. And of course there is once again a proud fleet of current Harley models on which driving license holders can take a test ride for free.
Everyone who arrives on a motorcycle will be happy about the spacious bike parking areas, which are now closer to the event site. The loungers at the Cologne Beach Club and the new seating islands in the beer gardens, which have been distributed across the event area, invite you to relax. The Harleys modified with a dark look in the Dark Custom Expo, the historic motorcycles in the “50 Years of Electra Glide” exhibition and the large custom bike show, where the most beautiful individualized machines face the strict eyes of an expert jury, provide plenty to talk about. Visitors can also look forward to an extra dose of music. On Saturday evening “Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock” will rock the Tanz¬brunnen stage. The band around the former Scorpions guitarist and the former Scorpions members Francis Buchholz and Hermann Rarebell have, in addition to Scorpions classics, several songs from their brand new CD with them.
It's a matter of honor that not only English but also Cologne sounds will make the Tanzbrunnen stage shake. The event area is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., after which the party continues in the city's many clubs and pubs. One of the highlights will be the big parade on Saturday, with which the bikers will demonstrate against intolerance in traffic. You're guaranteed to get a lot of Cologne feeling when you ride through the city center and over two Rhine bridges.
In addition to music and two-wheeler fans as well as drivers of all motorcycle brands, the residents and visitors of the cathedral city are also warmly welcome. Admission is free for children and young people under 16, adults pay from 15 euros for the two-day ticket. Tickets are available in advance at www.harleydomecologne.de or at the box office. Those who decide quickly still have a chance of getting the coveted tickets including “priority parking”.
Further information can be found at www.harleydomecologne.de .
Text & photos: Copyright Harley-Davidson Cologne
