In fact, it is hard to miss, especially if you are arriving by train, since it's immediately outside the train station. But well worth a visit, no matter how you arrive in Cologne. Very interesting history (it was built in stages over several centuries, begun in 1248 and not completed until the 1870s), and a beautiful range of mosaics in... More

I love this cathedral. The way it dominates the city. The way it is simply larger than life. The way that no picture in the world could come close to showing its true scale. It is a true masterpiece and everyone should see it in person. Pay the three Euros and climb to the top of the bell tower. It... More

Have coffee in front of the cathedral (cafe reichard) It is nice to watch gothic style in dark and crowd people. More

I visited the Cathedral last week and I was not that overly impressed - the outside looked dirty and the inside was ordinary; though beautiful high ceilings were a plus, it was a shame we were not allowed to go past the clerics who were guarding the aisle and see the rest of the church. We had made a special... More

Not La Sagarada Familia in Barcelona or The Vatican, but huge and spectacular craftsmanship. Needs to be cleaned. The scene-gatherings of people all around is interesting. Grab a beer or a meal at a cafe near there on the train station side or side just further away from the station. More

The inside of this Dom is unimaginable until you see it for yourself. It is well worth the journey to Cologne just to see it More

The Cathedral is about the only thing truely magnificent about Cologne. The main atrium is certainly impressive but the real attraction is climbing the tight staircase to the top of one of the towers. For just under a fiver, you can climb all the way to the top for a fantastic view of the river, city and Rhine region. If... More

When we visited the cathedral, it was packed with tourists enjoying the building, which is quite remarkable. Externally it is gigantic and ornate as well as being very beautiful. Internally, there is a great deal to see. We went on a tour with an English speaking guide who was extremely good and clear. She was passionate about the building and... More

Although I have been there before I always feel I should see it all again. It is an impressive house of God. Unlike some English Cathedrals there are no real problems in using a camera to help bring your memories home. More