"A highlight in Germany" Cologne by Carino

Cologne Travel Guide: 1,993 reviews and 3,948 photos

First short trip to Cologne

My first trip to Cologne didn't even last 24 hours. My buddies and I went to the Robbie Williams-Concert in Müngersdorfer Stadion back in 2001.

All sights we have seen then were the Dome, the Shopping Area and the Soccer Stadium.

Thanks to Germanwings

My wife and I had the chance to get a cheap flight from Zurich to Cologne. We just spend 100 CHF! That was even cheaper than the Train back in 2001! And faster... much faster....

We spent 4 days in Cologne and didn't expect much, as a lot of history go destroyed during WWII.

But at the end we were surprised about the Nightlife, the Restaurants and the whole city itself.

We had a really relaxing time and enjoyed Cologne a lot!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great Nightlife
Cons:Not a lot of Sights, as the got destroyed in WWII
In a nutshell:Much better then expected!

Last visit to Cologne: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Sep 22, 2003
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Do not eat at Dohmens Warnings Or Dangers (1)

We had lunch at the Restaurant Dohmens. I had Zürcher Geschnetzltes (chicken cut into strips) and the chicken was mostly... more travel advice

Nice rooms Hotels (2)

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Museum Ludwig Things to Do (4)

In February 2005 I visited the Museum Ludwig. Non-Permanent Exhibtion was: Georges Adéagbo This Artist from Benin is... more travel advice

Go up the Tower Things to Do (4)

Be sure to walk up the 500 and somethings steps to the South Tower. The view is great! Admission is 2 EUR, Students... more travel advice

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Comments (3)

mvtouring Feb 24, 2008 at 9:49 PM Report Abuse

thanks your tips are going to be of great help planning my trip ;-)
bugalugs Jan 22, 2005 at 12:49 PM Report Abuse

The Welcome Card sounds a really excellent buy. As I love Mexican food El Gato would be great
nepalgoods Feb 19, 2004 at 12:15 AM Report Abuse

Chocolat-Museum is an excellent tip!