The fourth-largest city in Germany, Cologne is one of the favourite spot of holidaymakers across Europe. Home to a number of museums and galleries, religious sites, exemplary man-made structures and rich wildlife, Cologne is the most coveted holiday spot across the continent. With a lot of variety for travellers and a top-class transport system, this German city will give you a superb escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The high-rise structures, ultra-luxurious malls, well-connected transport system and incredible culinary delights make the city the most-visited place in Germany. The city also lures a lot for foodies as it offers the best local as well as international cuisines in its modern restaurants. You can go for the street food as well that is available via a number of stalls offering mouth-watering dishes.
Art lovers can have a great time here as the place is dotted with plethora of museums and galleries, which give you an insight into the contemporary lifestyle of the city. Museum Schnutgen, Kolumba, Chocolate museum are few museums that have the best collection of contemporary artefacts. A visit to the chocolate museum that looks like a box of chocolates will surely leave you amazed. Kolumba museum has a large collection of religious treasures and a visit to this gallery will let you witness a mix of the best art, architecture and history.
Home to a number of cathedrals and other religious shrines, Cologne offers a tranquil environment that will give you a holiday full of peace and serenity. Kolner Dom, the city’s best and the largest cathedral is the biggest tourist attraction and remains packed with visitors. The Cologne Cathedral is another beautiful chapel, which is considered as one of the best constructed buildings in the city and is located at an iconic spot near the Hohenzollern Bridge.
The city is well-connected internally as well as externally through the buses, trains and other means of transport that make travelling hassle-free. You can take a bus ride or travel in a local train, the choice is yours as the options are endless and pocket-friendly.
Opt for the city tour by taking a cruise ride on the scintillating Rhine River that will help you to capture every segment of the city with a panoramic view of the surroundings. Many important attractions like the Cologne Cathedral can be seen while enjoying the ride in the river. While floating down Germany’s second largest river, you can enjoy a buffet which will be filled with local delicacies along with your favourite drink which will make the cruise ride a memorable one.
The Fuhlinger Lake in the city is a popular bathing lake and you can go there with your family to spend the day or enjoy a fun-filled picnic. And if you are a fitness freak, you can opt for the bike tour by renting a bicycle. This option is readily available in the nearby market places and will definitely fit your pocket. This is easy and you can take a tour of the lanes of the city and witness Cologne extensively on your own.
The Rhine shore which runs along the River Rhine is the most frequented tourist spot comprising the City Hall Tower, Great St. Martin Church, Museum Ludwig and the Hohenzollern Bridge. For animal lovers, Cologne Zoological Park comes up as the best option as almost 500 different species of animals from all the continents can be seen here. Germany’s third-oldest zoo, the Cologne Zoo is the perfect spot for all the people who are in love with animals. Be in the company of different plants and trees at the Biergarten Rathenauplatz Park, which is a large leafy park where you can also enjoy some good salads and other refreshments.
A visit to Cologne during the summers gives you options to celebrate your holiday in varied styles. People fond of watching concerts and festivals should not miss the traditional Summerjam Festival that takes place in July every year. During this five-day festival, you can see the best artists participate in the gala event.
Another major event that attracts tourists in the city is the Cologne Carnival, which starts in November and witnesses participation from huge number of people. During the carnival time, all the bars and the city pubs can be seen teeming with people. You can see locals dancing and drinking on the streets wearing different costumes and it is especially during this time that people flock to Cologne.
The city has always been famous for sports as it has hosted a number of international sporting events. Be it football, ice hockey or handball, you can opt for your favourite sport and have a quality time with your friends.
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