Cologne is the city of Germany, which is situated on the river Rhine. The river passes from Paris to Germany with lots of road connectivity. This city is also known as the largest commercial city of Europe. Cologne is famous world wide because of its Cologne University, which was established in 1388 and for its churches. Cologne is also known for its social media as such the various famous radio and television stations are located here. The most popular festival of comedy is also held on this land of Europe.
TOP ATTRACTIONS:- The Cologne Cathedral: - Cologne Cathedral is significantly known for its architecture and work of art. Here you will get acquainted with so many towers and monuments
Rhine Boat Trips: -In Cologne Boating is the best way for the entertainment. You will enjoy the boating and waves of Rhine River.
Old town:-In the old town you will see government buildings all around, statue, fountains and musical concert halls.
Roman-German Museum: -This place is worth seeing as it will offer you to have a look on antique things, which are 4 century old.
Museum of Applied Art: -This museum is so wisely decorated which attracts the tourists from all over the world. You will amaze after seeing the paintings and various art collection.
Cultural Centre: -Cultural Centre is known for its musical activities. Here various kinds of concerts are organized and is popular by the name concert hall.
4711 House:-It is popular among people
Travel Information To reach cologne you can go by Train and by Air as well.
By Air
There is near by airports through which you can reach Cologne easily. Cologne has very wide networks with cities near by. The main airports near by city are:
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
By Eurostar
You can visit Cologne by train also. From London you can catch train to anywhere in Germany. To reach Cologne you have to catch train from St Pancras, London to Brussels. It will take 1 hour and 55 minutes only. After reaching Brussels you have to catch another Thalys train or ICE which will only take 1hour 57 minutes to take you to your destination.
HOTELS IN COLOGNE
Ayun Hotel koln
Barcelo Cologne City Centre
Cologne Mariott Hotel
Dorint An Der Nessekoln
Radisson BLU Hotel Koln
Art'otel Cologne
Hotel Leonet
Mondial am Dom Mgallery
Hotel Domstern
SHOPPING IN COLOGNE: -
Shopping is something, which is, can't be ignored even if one wants to. In Cologne there are so many shopping opportunities, which will entertain you a lot. There some specific places where you can shop well. These are:
Schildergasse: -This is one of the busiest shopping streets in cologne. Here you have a variety of designer clothes on discounted prices.
Mayersche: -It is the highly recommended bookstore in Cologne. Book lovers will find themselves in heaven because it has variety of books to offer.
Dinamo: -Dinamo is a shopping place where you can buy things of daily use.
Padestrian City Centre: -This is a place where you can shop on very reasonable prices.
If I have to suggest somebody where to shop then I would say you must shop in the Cologne's streets on Sunday. Because on Sunday other shops are remained closed except shopping in streets. This is the bet way to well. You will get acquainted with so many varieties of things on reasonable prices.
If you are free on this Sunday then go for a street shopping. It will entertain you as well.
NIGHTLIFE OF COLOGNE:-
During the nights of Cologne you will definitely enjoy yourself as it will offer you so many means of entertainment and will relax you from the hectic schedule of the whole day. There are so many pubs and disk where you can hang out in a better way. If you want to eat something then, there is a place called Station Hall where can eat fresh burgers, pizza, coffee only for 1 Euro with any sandwich. If you want to add something more to your nightlife in Cologne then take your snakes and sit on the stares of the Cathedral.