Bootshaus

Bootshaus is a nightclub in Cologne's port district spread across multiple levels with three separate dance areas. Each space features professional sound equipment and hosts different styles of electronic music for dancers to experience.

The building originally served as a boat storage facility on the Rhine for many decades before its conversion. In 2012 it reopened as a dance club and quickly became important in Europe's electronic music scene.

The name comes from its past as a boat storage facility by the Rhine, which you can still sense in the building's raw character and industrial architecture. Visitors experience an authentic gathering place for electronic dance culture where international and local artists share their music.

The club is arranged across multiple levels, so plan time to explore the different areas and find your preferred sound style. Follow the signs and watch how other visitors move through the space to navigate all sections.

The venue experimented with innovative digital formats and explored new ways to share music and dance online. This openness to new ideas also shows in the selection of artists who perform there.

Location: Cologne

Inception: 1991

Website: https://bootshaus.tv

GPS coordinates: 50.95157,6.98248

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:32