Kerpen

About the place: Kerpen is a German city located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis district. It lies approximately 20 kilometers west of Cologne.

Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of yellow, red, and yellow in a width ratio of 1:4:1. Positioned in the red stripe toward the hoist (left side from the viewer's perspective) is the city's coat of arms. The shield is party per pale: the dexter half is party per fess, featuring a gold lion rampant with red claws and tongue on a black field in the upper part, and a red double-tailed crowned lion on a silver field in the lower part; the sinister half features a red tower with an open gate, raised portcullis, and a gabled roof with battlements on a gold field.

Symbolism: The yellow and red colors are derived from the city's heraldic colors. The black lion represents the Duchy of Jülich, while the red double-tailed lion on silver symbolizes the Duchy of Limburg. The red tower signifies the historic fortress and town rights of Kerpen.