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Repair Café

Repair cafés: new life for old objects

Repair Cafés offer a unique opportunity to repair broken items instead of throwing them away. Here, Cologne residents can work together with volunteer experts to repair broken household items, clothing, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles and toys. The aim is to extend the lifespan of everyday objects and thus avoid waste.

Who are the Repair Cafés for?

The Repair Cafés are open to anyone in Cologne who has broken items and would like to repair them. It is an offer for all age groups and abilities.

Prerequisites for utilization

Participation in the Repair Cafés is free of charge and advance registration is not required. Visitors bring broken items from home and can then help repair them on site.

Next steps for interested parties

Visit a Repair CaféCome to one of Cologne's Repair Cafés, e.g. at the DingFabrik, the Bürgerzentrum Ehrenfeld (BüzE) or the Stollwerck.
Repairing togetherWork together with the volunteer helpers to repair your item.
Learn and shareTake the opportunity to learn practical skills and share knowledge.

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Repair Café in Cologne

Who are the Repair Cafés for?

The Repair Cafés are open to anyone in Cologne who has broken items and would like to repair them. It is an offer for all age groups and abilities.

Prerequisites for utilization

Participation in the Repair Cafés is free of charge and advance registration is not required. Visitors bring broken items from home and can then help repair them on site.

Next steps for interested parties

Visit a Repair CaféCome to one of Cologne's Repair Cafés, e.g. at the DingFabrik, the Bürgerzentrum Ehrenfeld (BüzE) or the Stollwerck.
Repairing togetherWork together with the volunteer helpers to repair your item.
Learn and shareTake the opportunity to learn practical skills and share knowledge.

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Repair Café in Cologne

Opening hours and locations

Repair Cafés take place regularly, e.g. on Tuesdays in the Ehrenfeld community center or on Thursdays in the Stollwerck community center. You can find the exact opening times and locations in the info box below and under "Helpful pages" on this page.