hotels in Cologne

Museums in Cologne

• Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum für Völkerkunde, Kolumba, Schokoladenmuseum Köln GmbH 

Exhibitions / Art galeries Cologne

• Museum Ludwig, Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, 

Cultural activities in Cologne

• Kölsch beer, Eau de Cologne, Cologne carnival (11th November at 11 minutes past 11), Christopher Street Day, 

Historic monuments in Cologne

• Kölner Dom: The city's cathedral, but worthwhile to have a look around inside but its real beauty is made clear after climbing the 509 steps to the tower where you can get a beautiful birds-eye view of the city  
• Kölsch beer: The local beer which is specially brewed in Cologne  
• Die Kölner Synagoge: Notable for its architecture that looks almost like a cartoon  
• Agnesviertel: A very nice area of the city filled with bohemian shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a number of churches and historical monuments.  
• Eau de Cologne: This is a toiletry or perfume which orginated from this city hence its name  
• Cologne carnival: Held on the 11th November at 11 minutes past 11 to celebrate 

Shopping in Cologne

• Hohe Strasse, Schildergasse, Zeppelinstrasse 

Day trip

• 1) Claudius Therme, Sachsenbergstraße 1, ? Telefon: (0221) 981440, [34]: 09.00-24.00. Just below the Kölner Seilbahn is the Claudius Therme. Spend a very relaxing few hours unwinding in both indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, cold plunge pools, etc. Several areas are naturist (not clothing optional). Towels are available to rent and food and drink is served on-site. One nice option is to take the Kölner Seilbahn to the Therme and return by bus (directly in front of entrance) to Köln Deutz Station
• 2) KD Rhine River Cruise; Frankenwerft 35; Phone: +49 221-208 83 18; Departure times: Daily: 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM; Köln-Düsseldorf offers cruises of the Rhine river around the Cologne area with an explanation of landmarks: €6.80
• 3)Stattreisen e: .; Phone +49 221-7325113; this non-profit organization offers excellent tours of Cologne, led by volunteers. The prices are moderate and there is a huge list of tours, including (besides the more regular tours) Koelsch tours (for testing the breweries) or language lessons in the local dialect (again, in a brewery). Ask for English tours, some guides are willing to conduct a normally German tour in English.

Group activities

• ") The Zoo; Riehler Straße 173; Phone: +49 221-7785 - 0; Email: info@zoo-koeln: e; Hours: Summer: 9 AM - 6 PM, Winter: 9 AM - 5 PM, Aquarium: 9 AM - 6 PM; Admission: Adults: €13, Teenagers (Aged 14 - 17): €8.50 Children (Aged upto 14): €6
• 3) Phantasialand -Berggeiststr: 31-41 (In the town of Brühl); Telephone +49 ; Hours: 9 Am - 8 PM, Rides open at 10 AM, Ticket office closes at 4 PM; - Phantasialand is a fun place for children and has some fun rides for adults too. Even the Colorado Adventure roller coaster is sponsored by Michael Jackson.