Things to do in Cologne, Germany
Reviews > Europe > Germany > Cologne > Things to do in Cologne
by Cologne is one crazy large and fun town that may be worth a visit when in Germany. Its closely located near Düsseldorf as well, so there are plenty of places you can visit.
Cologne is nicely set by the Rhine River so there is plenty to do during the summer months. Furthermore, the city offers several town festivals most importantly the Cologne Carnival. There are some 2 Million visitors, the trains are packed with drunk people and the hotels are sold out during this period. Nevertheless, you won't get much sleep anyway when you go there.
The main tourist attraction in Cologne is probably the Cologne Dome, which is the largest and most important catholic church in Germany.
Read about Cologne in our travel-guide
Recommended Cologne Guide
Cologne History
Cologne had acquired numerous surrounding towns and its inhabitants had grown in number - about 700,000. The famous Cologne Cathedral, which began building in 1248, was finally completed in 1880. Industrialization had changed the city and sometimes came at the expense of much of its historical heritage. After World War I, the British were in occupancy of the city until the year 1926. It was in the same year that Cologne was transformed into a media capital for the country. During World War II, Cologne endured numerous raids and much of it was devastated by the war. The population was reduced tremendously, with most citizens fleeing to rural... Read more »
Recent reviews for Cologne
What to do in Germany - Mar 7, 2008, by lindamura
Population: Aprox. 80Mio Major Airports: Franfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER, BML, TXL), Hamburg (HAM). When to Go: Typically the months of May-September are good to visit as the temperatures are not too cold. In the summer it's... Read more »
Munich is best in the summer - Feb 22, 2006, by travelgrove-editor
Population: Aprox. 80Mio Major Airports: * Franfurt (FRA) * Munich (MUC) * Berlin * Hamburg When to Go: Typically the months of May-September are good to visit as the temperatures are not too cold. In the... Read more »
Attraktionen in Ravensburg - Jul 28, 2009, by Victoria
Das Untertor war damals der Ausgang der Stadt.Hier wurde auch ein Gitter früher gebaut aber das ist in der zwischen Zeit weg.Es ist nocht so besonders wie zum Beispiel der Mehlsack aber er ist auch ein turm den man ungedingt sehen muss... Read more »
Augsburg adventures - May 8, 2008, by Wazling
Was a very interesting digging site with exceptionable findings. I'm an archeologist by profession, so I am very passionate about such things. It was a great pleaseru that I could be there, especially that it was not far from my hometown. I... Read more »
Über Ravensburg - Sep 2, 2006, by MadSuh
Erstes Lied Vom Barette schwankt die Feder, wiegt und biegt im Winde sich. Unser Wams aus Büffelleder ist zerfetzt von Hieb und Stich. Stich und Hieb, und ein Lieb, muß ein, ja muß ein Landsknecht haben. Unsre... Read more »
More reviews you might be interested in
Prague reviews - Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is just like a Fairy tale, it's lovely scenery makes the country a noteworthy destination. The country is in the heart of...
The Czech Republic
Konstanz reviews - Germany
Konstanz is a nice city, lying directly to the lake of Konstanz, called the Bodensee. That already offers you a nice scenery, you can enjoy at one...
Many possibilities in Konztanz
Paris reviews - France
Population: 60 million Major Airports: Charles de Gaulle Airport – Paris (CDG) Currency: Euro - EUR ($1 US = $0.83 EUR) Language: The...
Quick facts about France
Canterbury reviews - United Kingdom
Canterbury is one of United Kingdoms most well-preserved towns. It is not that big but has a sizable and important background. Situated about 1...
Canterbury,United Kingdom
Szeged reviews - Hungary
Szeged is the capital of Csongrad County near the Hungarian border, on the Great Plain and it is the fourth largest city of the country. The...
Nice little city in southern Hungary
Dublin reviews - Ireland
It was a great trip to ireland with two of my best friends. We met at Dublin, rented a car and just drove through the country and visited the main...
Roundtrip thorugh Ireland
Kingston reviews - Jamaica
When you say Jamaica you think or reggae music, white-sand beaches and other beautiful landscapes offered by the mountains and waterfalls to...
Reggae and white sand on Jamaican beaches
Burnsville reviews - Minnesota
Burnsville is a nice little town near Minneapolis. I think it's a great place to live as a family, but not really a great place to visit, as there...
Short visit in Burnsville, MN
Grindelwald reviews - Switzerland
If you'll go somehow to geindelwalt you must trie this trottibike-ing. Is very interesting and excited! I was littlebit afraid befor, because you...
Trottbike tour in Switzerland
Villach reviews - Austria
Between lakes and mountain peaks in the very heart of Carinthia lies the town of Villach. It is a popular family destination that has specialized...
Villach, a city among mountain peaks
© Copyright 2004 - 2023 Travelgrove, Inc.