Things to do in Cologne

Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany, located on both sides of the River Rhine. This city is the major cultural centre of Rhineland. Cologne is famous for its museums, exhibitions, galleries, and it has one of the Europe's oldest and largest universities as well. The city is a real tourist paradise, because it has countless bars, restaurants and pubs. Be it by air, road, rail or bus, many ways lead to Cologne. You can easily get there by plane. Cologne's international airport is the Cologne/Bonn Airport, shared with the neighboring city of Bonn. The public transport of the city is ensures a fast and convenient travel around the town. The climate is pleasant, because Cologne is one of the warmest cities in Germany, with mild winters and warm summers. If you want to explore the town, you can choose from many possibilities, like boat trips on the Rhine, or guided city tours, bus excursions.

Top attractions in Cologne

Culture is an essential feature of Cologne. It has several museums, numerous theatres, and the Philharmonic and Opera House attract many people from all over the world. The most important part of the city is the Old Town with the Cathedral and the Great St. Martin church. The Cologne Cathedral is a marvelous Gothic church. It was designated a World Heritage site. The twelve Romanic churches are a major attraction for visitors throughout the year. Cologne is thought to be the "city of churches", because there are more than 250 churches in the town. Cologne boasts 36 museums and more than 100 art galleries. The famous Roman- Germanic Museum represents the city's distant past. Another famous one is the Museum Ludwig, which has an important collection of modern art.

Many bridges cross the Rhine in the city. There's a special train crossing the Rhine: the Cologne Cable Car. The Cable Car runs across the Rhine between the Cologne Zoological Garden and the Rheinpark. Parks and gardens characterize the cityscape. Open spaces such as the „Stadtwald” forest, or the „Volksgarten” are perfect possibilities for relaxation and leisure activities.

If we want to see Cologne from „bird’s eye view”, you have to visit one of the tallest structures of Cologne, like the Colonius, the Rheintower, or the Uni-Center. If you simply want to have fun, visit one of the annual top events in Cologne, like the Carnival, the Cologne Pride, or the Cologne Lights in mid-July.

Cuisine

In Cologne you will find more than 3000 restaurants and pubs serving all kinds of dishes. Don’t forget to try the typical brew house, where you can try the "kölsch" as well. One of the local specialties is the "Kölsche Kaviar" (black pudding with onions), or the "Hämmche" (boiled knuckle of pork), or the "Soorborde" (a beef dish). Let’s discover the historical treasures, the world-famous museums and the active art scene in Cologne! Life in this town is vivacious, just try it!