Cologne is Germany’s cultural and historical capital. While in the city, various activities, landmarks, and architectural buildings will make your visit a memorable one.
Below are the best things to do in Cologne. Visit the areas and enjoy your adventure.
1. Augustusburg Palace
Have a look at the 18th-century palace of the Cologne archbishop. Its magnificent staircase hall is appealing
2. Cologne cable car
The most adventurous thing to do. Cable car allows you to view Cologne from above.
3. CityLeaks Urban Festival
Experience the art tour that involves more than 40 artists globally.
More Info: http://cityleaks-festival.de/en/festival/
4. Fernwärmetunnel: The District Heating Tunnell
View the breathtaking heating network of the city.
5. Falkenlust Palace
Visit an ancient palace and a global heritage site.
6. Farina Fragrance Museum
View all stages of perfume production and ancient distillation apparatus.
More info: http://farina.org/welcome/
7. Have a party experience at boot II
A thrilling summer party that attracts international people and global techno DJs.
8. Hiroshima-Nagasaki Park
Behold the memorial park in the history of Germany.
9. Hohenzollern Bridge
A perfect place for you to visit with your partner. Literary, it is known as the love bridge.
10. KölnTriangle
The design is appealing and ground-breaking.
11. Lanxess Arena
View the most visited arena in the world and its attractive external glassy design.
12. Lindenthaler Tierpark
View more than 500 animal species from all over the world
13. National Socialism Documentation Center
If you have interest in understanding the Nazi regime and its results, visit the memorial center that offers an account for the system.
14. Neptunbad
Experience fantastic spa and sauna in this place and feel rejuvenated.
15. Neumarkt Galerie
Visit the busy shopping center and explore all shopping outlets.
16. Rheinpark Park
Participate in sporting and relaxation activities.
17. Schokoladen museum
Visit this place and have a taste of the Lindt desserts and view a display of chocolate art.
18. St Kunibert Basilica
View the last Romanesque church that has eight appealing medieval glass windows.
19. St. Maria im Kapitol
The religious nature, design, and architecture make it a place worth visiting and view Christ-like images, tombs, and the cross.
20. Street food festival
Experience the fresh ingredients, cultures, dazzling foods and smoothies and authentic kitchens.
21. Taste Kölsch beer
Experience unique beer specially brewed in the town. It is served with two tall and cylindrical cultural glasses
22. The botanical and flora garden
A perfect spot for those who love nature, to feel the scent of natural flowers and behold the beauty of the garden
23. Cologne cathedral
The place offers you more than its eerie nature and Gothic characteristics.
24. Ludwig museum
View the most legendary and exquisite exhibitions.
25. Museum of Applied Art
Experience post-medieval decorative and applied art pieces.
26. Old town Cologne
You need to see the unique and ancient architecture of the city, a rare experience.
27. Cologne Zoo
Visit the Cologne zoo which has more than 10,000 animal species.
28. St. Gereon’s Church
St. Gereon’s Church has an appealing structure with a strange long choir, ancient relics, medieval mosaics, and murals.
29. Beer Garden at Aachener Weiher
Experience the stunning panorama of the relaxing green ground and enjoy delicious food.
30. Romano-Germanic Museum
Have a look at beautiful Dionysus mosaic and displays artifacts found in Cologne.
Visiting the above places, participating in exciting activities and experiencing rare events will make your stay at Cologne, Germany exciting.
A note is that Germany has a reputation for not wanting black people in the nation’s nightclubs. I notice that the article does not speak of good nightclubs to visit.
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