Cologne

Cologne, Folklore, German folklore

Heinzelmaennchen of Cologne

In the heart of Cologne, Germany, itself a city rich in history and culture, a folklore persists for centuries about […]

Cologne, Folklore, Legend

The Legend of the Heinzelmännchen of Cologne

A significant tale from Cologne, a city that sits around 50.9382° N, 6.9561° E, revolves around the figure of the

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