.koeln

.koeln is a geographic generic top-level domain for Cologne, Germany; “Köln” is the city's German name. It gives businesses, organizations, residents and projects a direct local identity while remaining separate from Germany's .de country-code domain.

The extension can suit local services, tourism, culture, restaurants, events, property and companies that want Cologne to be visible in the web address. Internationalized characters can also be supported within the registry's IDN rules.

dotKoeln's current registration framework includes general availability through accredited registrars and does not impose the kind of continuing resident or community nexus requirement found in some restricted city TLDs. VYR therefore classifies standard registration as open.

Some names are reserved, blocked or premium, and normal trademark and rights rules still apply.

The geographic meaning remains strong, so a project with no genuine Cologne relevance should consider whether the address could mislead visitors.