- Want to hit up Western Germany? Great! Cologne is one of the best towns in the west to visit and is easily reachable within a few hours from other major cities.
- The wall enclosed several formerly separate parishes and afforded protection for some 35,000 to 40,000 people. (At that time Cologne was bigger than Paris.)
- After taking in a view of the iconic Cologne Cathedral and Old Town, cruise to the Rheinauhafen, where you can spot its distinctive crane houses.
- Cologne's people are known for their liberalism and joie de vivre; it’s easy to have a good time with them in the beer halls of the Altstadt or during Carnival.
- Cologne Airport is located 15 km (9.2 miles) southeast of Cologne city centre and is surrounded by the Wahner Heide nature reserve.
- This post will cover everything you need to know about planning a trip to Cologne and will answer the pressing question “Is Cologne worth visiting?”
- 1. What’s the best time to visit Cologne 2. A few facts about Cologne 3. Top things to do in Cologne, Germany 3.1. Start Your Day With A Great Breakfast 3.2.
- Book your stay in the best districts of Cologne, near the magnificent Cologne Cathedral or near the Cologne Chocolate Museum.
- Cologne is a well-connected city and easily accessible by train, plane, car or horse and carriage (though, the latter will take you quite a while).
- Compared to other German and European cities, the ancient and medieval Cologne was relatively large, covering most of the modern-day city centre.