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Monday, 22-04-2019,
Cologne in one day

You only have one day to discover the Cathedral City on the Rhine and to immerse yourself in Cologne’s zest for life? We have some suggestions that will allow you to discover the most important and interesting sides of the city.

Shopping Streets

Whatever your Shopping-heart is coveting: You are sure to find it in Cologne! Take a look at the popular shopping streets Hohe Straße and Schildergasse which are home to large department stores and shops.

Guided tours

The varied programme offered by the Cologne Tourist Board includes exciting and informative tours to suit all tastes, from the experience tour to the art history tour around Cologne's Romanesque churches or see Cologne's best attractions with a Hop-On Hop-Off Tour.

Love locks

For several years now, love locks have been considered one of Cologne’s most charming traditions. As proof of their love, couples fix padlocks to the railings on the Hohenzollern Bridge; to ensure everlasting love, they then throw the key into the Rhein river below.

Hotels

Cologne provides over 250 hotels with a total capacity of more than 26,000 beds – ranging from low-budget accommodation and state-of-the-art design hotels to stylish suites in one of the large international top-quality hotels.

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What to do

The Cologne Cathedral
It is not only used as a point of orientation but is the pride of the people in Cologne.
The old town
The Rhine panorama of the Old Town has become quite popular around the world over the years.
Sightseeing
Take a trip through 2000 years of history and visit cultural monuments.
Love locks
As proof of their love, couples fix padlocks to the railings on the Hohenzollern Bridge.
Guided tours
Explore Cologne - exciting and informative tours to suit all tastes, from the experience to the art history tour.
Nightlife
The nightlife in Cologne is pulsating and with more than 70 clubs it offers something for everybody.
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Where to stay

Hotels
Cologne provides over 250 hotels with a total capacity of more than 26,000 beds.
Hostels in Cologne
For budget traveller: hostels and accommodations.
Camp Sites
You want to travel without much money? Stay out at night at one of these camp sites and go camping in comfort.
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Eat and drink

Kölsch beer
The Kölsch beer is a specially beer only brewed in Cologne. It's a light ale und is served in...
Eating Kölsch
The typical brewhouse cuisine: Drinking "Kölsch" an eating "Himmel un Ääd" (Heaven and earth...
Breweries
Drink "Kölsch" in an orign "Brauhaus".
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Events

Christmas Markets
Every year, the city centre of Cologne is touched by the magic of the festivities in the run-...
New Year in Cologne
Enjoy the midnight fireworks against the magical backdrop of Cologne’s cityscape!
Cologne Carnival
During the "crazy days" the "fifth season" culminates into a huge public festival.
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Shopping

Shopping Streets
Whatever your Shopping-heart is coveting: You are sure to find it in Cologne!
Shopping centres
The shopping arcades in the city centre have long been an obligatory stop for locals and tourists on their shopping trips.
Unusual shopping
You’re looking for unusual shopping tips and want to step off the beaten shopping track?
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Business

Crafts
The craft sector is multifaceted; it is unlike any other area of business.
Industry
With 1.3 million jobs, the Rhineland is one of the most important economic regions in Europe.
Logistics
The logistics industry in Cologne has become an economic factor in its own right.