Cologne Pocket Guide

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The Gothic Kölner Dom Cathedral towers over Cologne, a city found in the west of Germany along the banks of the River Rhine. Home to around a million people, Cologne boasts a large number of top attractions, from modern art galleries to a chocolate museum. Here you'll also come across innumerable bars and restaurants, perfect to revive yourself in after a long day of sightseeing.


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  • Cheap Eats Find out where to go to get your hands on local specialities like 'Halver Hahn', tasty international cuisine and lots more.
  • Don't Miss From the impressive Kölner Dom to the unusual Schokoladenmuseum, here you'll find information about all the best things to do in this city.
  • Cologne for Free Strolling across the Hohenzollern Bridge is only one of the great things you can do for free in Cologne.
  • A Day in Cologne... Check out our guide to the perfect day in Cologne. From food to fun, we've got all the information you need

Cologne City Reviews

  • 80%

    Kristopotamus

    Karneval - good experience, but overshadows Cologne's natural beauty

    Like Munich during Oktoberfest, Cologne during Karneval doesn't let you appreciate the true beauty of the city. Cologne itself has some museums (like the chocolate museum!) we would have liked to visit, but as it was Karneval they were closed. Aside from parades and excessive drinking, there isn't a heck of a lot to keep you busy during this time when everything else is closed. However seeing everyone on the street in costume and going to the parades was really cool!

  • 100%

    J_L

    Can't love it more

    I went there because of the Dom and it was the carnival on the next day! I really enjoyed the Carnival with the music, beer, food and the passionate and friendly people there Would definitely return to Cologne again for the Carnival and the great architectures there!

  • 100%

    genevieve_14144112

    cologne in 2 days

    Visit the cathedral. If your are not afraid of height you can climb the hundreds of stairs and see a panorama of the town. The bridge with the lockers is an attraction. You can go shopping on one specific street that has all the store you can imagine.

    Insider Tip:Get lost in the city and eat a kebab.

  • 80%

    lolisilva5

    Ver interesting city. Nice buildings. Good to visit for just a couple of days. Excellent Ludwig Museum and one of the most impressive doms I ve seen. Nice shopping areas too :) Check it out!

  • 100%

    feuerfrei

    Nice small town

    Cologne is a nice small town, with the train station right next to the main attraction: the Cologne Dom, a huge cathedral that is said to house the remains of the 3 Magi. There are a few Museums, and some remnants of the past castles. 1-2 days is good here, and you could do it in 1.

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