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Inside Background
Architecture 
Cologne's main attraction is the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) - a real...
Last edited: 06 November 2006
Health & Safety 
Overall, Cologne is a safe city for travelers. As with any large city, it is...
Last edited: 30 March 2007
Neighborhoods 
Ring: Chlodwigplatz to Ebertplatz. Lots to do an see in this semi-circular area...
Last edited: 17 January 2007
Recommended Reading 
Rick Steves, Rick Steves' Germany and Austria 2006 Frommer's Germany 2006...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Cologne Tourist Board across from the cathedral towers Unter Fettenhennen 19...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
May and September are the most pleasant months, when outdoor cafes and beer...
Last edited: 07 June 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Airplane Germany Tourism Cologne-Bonn Airport website  List of Airlines that...
Last edited: 19 September 2007
Getting Around 
If the thought doesn’t terrify you, getting around Cologne might be as simple...
Last edited: 10 November 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Rentals Car Avis Clemensstr. 29-31 50676 Köln (City Office) Tel.: 0221/23 43 33...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Once you are in Cologne you should make a day trip to the Brühl Castles (1725...
Last edited: 04 January 2007
Events & Festivals 
Your visit to Cologne just might coincide with a festival, which Germans are...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Family Travel 
Germany Tourism Taking the kids to Cologne? Don’t think it’s all history and...
Last edited: 24 June 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Cologne's main tourist draw is definitely the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom...
Last edited: 06 November 2006
Nightlife 
For the alternative clubbing scene fans there is no better place for you to go...
Last edited: 22 February 2009
The Performing Arts 
Follow the crowd!  Check out the Ludwig Museum where the Cologne Symphony holds...
Last edited: 26 November 2006
Shopping 
The main shopping street of Cologne, the pedestrian Hohe Strasse, starts at the...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Visit a Therme (Spa) 
Cologne is famous for spas or therme. Tourist information at...
Last edited: 24 August 2008
Chains 
Here you can drink the beer of cologne, called "Kölsch",  there is also dancing.
Last edited: 25 July 2006
Claudius Therme 
The installations and the pools are very big. The price is quite reasonable and...
Last edited: 17 July 2009
Cologne Cathedral (Dom) 
If you visit Cologne during the holidays, shop at the Christmas markets and...
Last edited: 20 November 2009
Zille 
This bar has two great bartenders, Friedrich and Juan. Both very professional...
Last edited: 22 November 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Special Occasion Dining 
Bizim Weidenstrasse 47, Cologne, Germany · 221-131-581. Turkish cuisine...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Daitokai 
Daitokai is an teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurant where the food is cooked...
Last edited: 23 September 2008
Taqueria Especial 
Mexican Bar located in Neustadt-Süd, very close to Chlodwigplatz. With more...
Last edited: 08 February 2009
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Inside Germany: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Germany Tourism   The Deutsche Mark ( DM) was the primary currency of Germany...
Last edited: 04 July 2009
Crossing the Border 
As a member of the European Union, Germany welcomes other members’ citizens...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Emergencies 
Emergency Numbers (Valid anywhere in Germany) Police 110 Fire Brigade 112...
Last edited: 23 January 2007
Important Phrases 
Most Germans speak not only German (Deutsch), but also excellent English as a...
Last edited: 28 August 2008
Telephones 
Public phones operate mostly by phone cards, which can be purchased in the...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping and Service in Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, etc. Service and VAT...
Last edited: 28 December 2009
Driving in Germany 
If you come to Germany you might want to rent a car to travel around - so it's...
Last edited: 16 September 2009
Historical Castles 
Historical castles make Germany a very popular travel destination for people...
Last edited: 18 July 2007
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a list of some key railway phrases in english & german: airport...
Last edited: 27 May 2007
Web sites 
Here are some general Web Sites on Germany   http://www.cometo... - any...
Last edited: 17 June 2009
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