Verwaltungsgericht Köln

The Administrative Court of Cologne is a court that handles disputes between citizens and government authorities in the region. It is housed in the Appellhof building in central Cologne and operates multiple chambers to handle different types of cases.

The Appellhof building was erected in 1893 in North German Renaissance style and has served as a courthouse since its construction. This substantial structure reflects the architectural trends of the late 1800s and remains a defining landmark in the city.

The court maintains 26 chambers, including specialized departments for healthcare professionals and staff representation matters in the North Rhine-Westphalia region.

The building is centrally located at Appellhofplatz and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should expect security checks when entering and should note that viewing the building is only possible outside of court proceedings.

In 1978, the court issued a ruling that Sealand did not qualify as a sovereign state. This decision has become known in legal circles as an unusual example of how courts handle questionable claims to statehood.

Location: Cologne

Website: https://vg-koeln.nrw.de

GPS coordinates: 50.94111,6.95139

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57