Cologne is the largest and the fourth-most populous city in Germany located on the Rhine river. Apart from being a centre of the automobile manufacturing industry, this city is also world-famous for its Cathedral, Carnival, rich history and endless attractions.
Cologne is a huge venue for the most diverse and amazing trends in music, culture, partying, sports, media and many musical events.There are many museums and galleries to explore that exhibit their versatile historical culture. Built in the Gothic style, the cathedral, city's landmark is over 700 years old and is the third tallest church in the world.
There are numerous parks and greeneries around the city where you can spend your day like Rheinpark and Volksgarten. Holidays to Cologne are filled with fun, lots of entertainment, a good atmosphere, beautiful parks, historical monuments and open-minded people.
Cologne is well known for its massive traditional Christmas markets with its own unique style and among them are four big Christmas Markets located at the Cologne Cathedral, on the Alter Markt, on the Neumarkt and on the Rudolfplatz. Book your Christmas trip with Plenty Holidays for exciting offers.
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COLOGNE INFORMATION
Currency
Euro
Language
German
Time Zone
GMT+01.00
Avg. Flight Time
2 Hours
Peak Travel
May-October
Price of a pint
€2.80
MORE ABOUT COLOGNE
Hohenzollern Bridge
The Hohenzollern Bridge is the second biggest tourist attraction in the city of Cologne. Its the oldest and famous for being the closest to the cathedral and for separating the industrial area from the historical area of the city. The love locks on the Hohenzollern Bridge in front of the main train station have recently become quite famous and trendy and to symbolize the eternity of their love, the couple drop the lock's keys into the River Rhine.
Cologne Cathedral
The Cologne Cathedral towers above the Old Town is the most impressive masterpiece of High Gothic architecture and an international pilgrimage site for everyone that attracts thousands of tourists especially for the gilded shrine of the Three Kings.
Covering an area of 6,166 square meters , its 157-meter-tall twin towers,ultra-high arched ceilings, incredible interiors, filled with treasures, reliquaries and manuscripts are worth a visit.
Cologne Museums
Cologne has many museums including several that are internationally renowned. The Wallraf-Richartz and Ludwig Museums cover a wide range of European paintings with works by Rembrandt, Liebermann, and Slevogt, extensive collection of Russian Avant-Garde pieces and the Haubrich collection which covers Expressionist art by Erich Heckel and many more.
There are many more famous museums to explore like the Romano-Germanic Museum, Museum fur Angewandte Kunst Koln, Kolumba Museum, Schnutgen Museum and Fragrance Museum.
Rhine River Cruises
On the left bank of the Rhine at the Hohenzollern Bridge are jetties where you can board a boat for a cruise along the storied Rhine River.On a Cologne Sightseeing Cruise, you'll get unparalleled and beautiful views of Cologne landmarks, including the twin-spire of Cologne Cathedral, the picturesque buildings of the Old Town, and the Hohenzollern Bridge.
You can enjoy the views at night as well on a Rhine River Evening Panorama Cruise to see the city aglow with lights along with much-loved local Koelsch beer and tasty food.