Things to do in Cologne
Cologne Cathedral
Impossible to miss, the 60m high Dom is the world's largest Gothic Cathedral. Built over 1000 years, it is truly breathtaking and worth visiting Cologne just to see at first hand.
Take a walk on the Rail Bridge
In front of the Cathedral over the Rhine, is the famous rail bridge that features in most photos of the city. You'll see thousands of padlocks fastened to it by romantic couples vowing commitment to each other.
Roman - German Museum
Situated on the square beside the Dom is the Roman German Museum, where many artefacts from the time of "Colonia" founded 2000 years ago by the Romans.
The Twelve Romanesque Churches
The twelve churches of Cologne are all in the Old Town and are UNESCO Heritage protected like the Dom. All were built by the various Archbishops who ruled over the city between the 9th and 13th centuries.
Museums of Cologne
There are a number of fine museums to visit in Cologne, especially attractive when using the Cologne Card, allowing you free acess and travel all around the city. The best place to get a card is at the Tourist Office opposite the Dom, or at your Cologne hotel.
Farina Haus Fragrance Museum.
In 1709, Johann Maria Farina created a brand of perfume called "Eau de Cologne.Farina Haus brings together three centuries of perfumes and cultural history from the world of Rococo to today.
Kathe Kollwitz Museum
The most extensive collection of this 20th century artists works to 1945.
Cologne Art Association (Kolnischer Kuntsverein)
Founded in 1839, as one of the oldest art associations in Germany whose objective is the promotion of madern art.
City of Cologne Armoury Museum
Built in the Imperial city at around 1600 in Dutch Renaissance style. Now home to the city of Cologne.
Kolumba Museum
Art museum of Cologne founded by the Archbishop in 1853. Mostly an Architectural museum nowadays.
Museum Ludwig
The Ludwig family donated a large number of works to the museum to found it in 1976. It was then the first museum in the city to exhibit contemporary art.
The Chocolate Museum
Founded and financed by Dr. Hans Imhoff, a local businessman. Claims to be a leading chocolate museum.
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