City in Germany
5 things to see
Cologne’s massive Gothic cathedral is free to enter and dominates the skyline from every direction. The Kölsch beer culture means small glasses at small prices, and the Rhine waterfront is perfect for a free evening walk. The old town lanes around the cathedral cost nothing to explore on foot. Cheap regional trains link Cologne with nearby Bonn and Dusseldorf, so day trips along the Rhine stay easy on the budget.
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The Belgian Quarter (Belgisches Viertel) is Cologne's trendiest neighborhood, a grid of streets named after Belgian cities filled with independent boutiques, record shops, cafes, and some of the best cheap restaurants in the city. Free to walk.
Cologne Cathedral (Kolner Dom) is a UNESCO World Heritage Gothic cathedral that took over 600 years to build, the most visited landmark in Germany. Free to enter the nave.
The Cologne Altstadt (Old Town) is a compact area of narrow streets, traditional Brauhauser (brewhouses), and Romanesque churches between the Cathedral and the Rhine. Free to walk.
The Hohenzollern Bridge is a railway and pedestrian bridge across the Rhine next to the Cathedral, famous for the thousands of love locks attached to its fences. Free to cross.
The Rhine River promenade runs along both banks of the Rhine through Cologne, with views of the Cathedral, the Hohenzollern Bridge, and the Kranhauser (crane houses) in the Rheinauhafen district. Free.
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