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Information about Cologne
Trip Preparation
Cologne is located in North Rhine-Westphalia. With a population of almost one million inhabitants, it is the fourth largest city in Germany. It is the largest city in the federal state of North
Rhine-Westphalia. The city is particularly famous for the Hohen Dom zu Köln and its carnival. Colonge is divided into 9 municipalities.
Country and People
As an economic and cultural metropolis, Cologne plays an important role internationally and is a leading city in international trade, including the works of art.
Mentality / Traditions
Cologne is characterized by its Carnival, and so it's a city with that special atmosphere. The inhabitants are proud of their city, their language and beer (Kölsch). The Colonge people are calm and tolerant.
The Rhine River separates the city into two parts. The left side is the old town and from the viewpoint of the colonists the true side and the right side is known as the wrong side ("Sick Schäl" in the dialect of Cologne). Therefore, most attractions are located to the left of the river Rhine
Religion
Most inhabitants are Roman Catholic. The rest are Protestants, Muslims and followers of other religions.
Mentality / Traditions
Cologne is characterized by its Carnival, and so it's a city with that special atmosphere. The inhabitants are proud of their city, their language and beer (Kölsch). The Colonge people are calm and tolerant.
The Rhine River separates the city into two parts. The left side is the old town and from the viewpoint of the colonists the true side and the right side is known as the wrong side ("Sick Schäl" in the dialect of Cologne). Therefore, most attractions are located to the left of the river Rhine
Religion
Most inhabitants are Roman Catholic. The rest are Protestants, Muslims and followers of other religions.
Getting Around
Latest version edited by chris kerkhof
AirportCologne has an international airport Cologne / Bonn. It is well connected by fast trains (S-Bahn in German) and regional express trains from the central train station and the Cologne train station Colonia-Messe/Deutz. From both train stations have links to the tram lines and metro. Thanks to good communication with ICE trains, you can also easily reach Frankfurt Airport and Airport Düsseldorf. Via the A59 Autobahn you can reach the Cologne airport by car.
Public transportation
The largest train station in Cologne is the central station, it is located in the city center just a few meters from the Cathedral. Below the main train station is also the metro station. In addition, Cologne has an international bus station, which is located at the "Breslauer Platz". The Euroline bus lines reported this season:
From the old town of Cologne you can take a ferry leaving Deutz near Cologne Cathedral and Messe / Rheinpark.
Discover and Enjoy
Latest version edited by chris kerkhof
EventsThe "Kölner Karneval" is one of the largest and most popular carnivals in Germany. People dress up, sing and dance. Cologne Carnival takes place from Thursday until Tuesday in February. Shrove Monday (Rosenmontag) takes place with a big parade.
Sights
In Cologne, there are many places of interest that should be seen.
First: the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), which is easily accessible from the main train station. Admission is free, however, when paying additional expenditures you have access to one of the two towers where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city of Cologne.
The comfortable and traditional bars in Cologne around the "Alter Markt" and "Heumarkt" and breweries contribute to the atmosphere of Cologne. The beer you drink in Cologne is called Kölsch.
Apart of the Cologne Cathedral, there are other churches that are worth visiting, such as the Romanesque church of Santa Maria del Capitolio.
The largest and most famous museums in Cologne are:
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- "Römisch-Germanisches Museum (Roman-Germanic Museum) which is located right next to the Cathedral.
- The "Museum Ludwig" with a wide selection of twentieth century art and contemporary art
- The "Imhoff-Schokoladenmuseum" (chocolate museum) where you can get an idea of the history of chocolate and its methods of production.
One of the biggest parks in Cologne is the "Rheinpark."
The viewpoint from the 'Cologne Triangle' probably has the most wonderful view of the old town of Cologne and the Cathedral. This viewpoint was opened in 2006.
In addition, visiting the zoo in Cologne is also recommended. The zoo was built in 1860; the third oldest zoo in Germany. He was also named the most beautiful zoo in Germany in 2004.
You can also take guided tours of Cologne.
Culinary Delights
Worth visiting, are one of the Kölsch breweries, for example, "Früh am Dom", the "Malzmühle" or the "Gaffel-Haus."
A typical dish from the region of North Rhine-Westphalia is "Himmel un Aad" (meaning "heaven and earth"), which is mashed potatoes and apple sauce often served with sausages such as Blutwurst (blood sausage), bacon and fried onions. Another dish is "Halver Hahn", a bun made of rye flour, served with cheese.
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Hotel reviews for hotels in Cologne
We wanted us a few days Cologne and have the hotel because of the really central location selected. However we were just when checking in to the hotel shocked, when we on demand explained, that the whole hotel not a single parking returns. We could be outside Cologne parking and then by bus and train into town drive or a garage take. In four days stay and about 20 euros parking Fees per day really no bargain. Also is right in every lateral road around the hotel a parking meter, it remains a n... Read more
in February 12
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Stefanie, Age 31-35, Couple
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Middle class hotel with small Lack
Hotel Park Inn Belfortstraße Köln in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
the hotel consists of two complexes, the main hotel and guest house in the single room home.
very small single room in the somewhat unpleasant gasthaus. Room amenities is OK. The hotel (4 stars) is unsupervised at night and is sometimes you doorstep on.
the staff are friendly, the room service good and there is a lack of sensitivity. On complaints only weak response.
If you like swimming and with the rooms a compromise deal, for the is the hotel a good Cologne alternative.
near to the Rhine a... Read more
in February 12
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Jan, Age 31-35, Solo/single
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the hotel is medium sized and was clean, as you in Ibis-hotels. Was booked a double room with breakfast buffet.
the rooms are extremely small, if you like we a Kostümsitzung in carnival appropriate clothes here, you will considerable problems with the hanging and attract get. The bathrooms are not worthy of the name and are only for very slim people, which we luckily come back. On demand at the front desk we were told, that the size of the rooms not the Ibis standard, as this house then so of... Read more
in February 12
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Jürgen, Age 51-55, Couple
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We booked the double room room was really very modern decorated and the whole hotel really extremely clean and new.
at the time of our stay was probably ice hockey em or WM (I know about it as not), so the hotel right was fully booked.
mainly guests middle Ages.
the size of the room was really reasonable. We were also only 1 night there. For longer stays could we booked the double room somewhat small his. The furnishing was excellent. Very large comfortable king-size bed. There was a minibar,... Read more
in May 11
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Helmut, Age 31-35, Couple
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We had the hotel with breakfast booked.
Internet costs extra 5.50 on the day, unless you have a Treaty the Telekom with their hot spots, then you can go to the conditions this Treaty surfing.
the front desk was at any time manned and helped also a rain with a umbrella from.
our room was quite small. But it was quiet and we had a riesenbad.
the TV was quite small, but the bothered us not, we were not to Cologne come.
the room was clean.
additional there was a minibar and a telephone, which we ... Read more
in February 12
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Constanze, Age 26-30, Couple
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