Cologne’s Schildergasse is the most-visited shopping street in Germany.
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Eau de Cologne
The historic Farina-house is situated opposite the Town Hall. In the world's oldest fragrance factory you can see where the fascinating history of Eau de Cologne and modern fragrances began. Find out more
Carnival
20th - 25th February 2020 The "crazy days" of Carnival are celebrated with parties on the streets, in public squares and in pubs. Find out more
Cologne's extension is 27,6 km from East to West and 28,1 km from North to South - and right in the center there is the Cologne Cathedral ("Kölner Dom").
The Christmas-market-Express drive through the streets of the old city of Cologne which are decorated for Chirstmas and go directly to the most beautiful Christmas Markets.
One of the most famous museums of Cologne is the Museum Ludwig, which is one of the ten municipal ones. But there are also many ecclesiastical and private museums in this cathedral city. Once a year in autumn the "Long night of the museums" takes place. The museums then open until late at night.
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.
The Cologne region has been a centre of trade and commerce for two millennia and a dynamic industrial location for over 200 years. In terms of total revenue, the Cologne region is Germany's fifth-largest industrial region. Every fifth worker in the region is employed in the manufacturing industry.
From the point of view of the budget traveller, one of the things that really makes Cologne stand out is the range of fantastic hostels and budget accommodation that the city offers.