Cologne sits on the Rhine and runs on its people. Neighbours know each other in the Veedel, say hello in the street and lend a hand when someone needs one — that easygoing, open mentality is part of what the city is famous for. Students from the University of Cologne, young families and long-time residents move house, set up new places and pass things on. Givore turns the whole city into a digital giveaway corner: find things to pick up for free near you, or pass your own belongings on to a neighbour instead of throwing them away.
Get the free Givore app on Google Play or the App Store. Create your account in seconds and set Cologne as your location. You are now part of the city's growing giveaway community.
Browse the map and see what is free to pick up near you. Look for second-hand furniture in Ehrenfeld, clothing in the Südstadt or household things in Nippes. Filter by category to find exactly what you need.
Spotted furniture on the kerb? Found something useful along the Rhine or on the next corner? Take a photo, drop the location and share it with the community. That is how people in Cologne help each other make good finds.
Message the owner through the chat, agree on a pick-up time and collect the item. Every object saved from the bin makes Cologne a little more sustainable. That is giving away in practice.
Givore works in every Cologne district, on both sides of the Rhine. From Ehrenfeld to Kalk, find free furniture and second-hand things to give away and get to know your local community, wherever you live.
A colourful, creative Veedel full of young people, students and artists. With plenty of coming and going, there is almost always a sofa, shelf or chair to give away near you.
A down-to-earth residential district with families and a settled neighbourhood. People happily pass on what is still good here, so it is a great place to find household items, appliances and furniture.
Popular with students and young families, right next to the university. Around the start and end of term, desks, shelves and small furniture change hands all the time.
On the right bank, central and well connected. Lots of professionals and new arrivals move in and out, which keeps a steady flow of furniture and things available to pick up.
A lively, diverse Veedel with neighbours from all over the world. Sharing is part of daily life here: clothing, household items and furniture get passed on rather than thrown out.
A cosy Veedel right by the Rhine, with cafés, old buildings and a strong neighbourly feel. A good place to find well-kept furniture and decor when someone is moving on.
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