City Break Cologne.

Cologne - Cathedral, Carnival and Kölsch.

Sights in Cologne

Cologne, the carnival capital of Germany, is not only worth a visit during the carnival season. A large number of museums reflect Cologne’s 2,000-year history from a variety of perspectives. The Kölner Philharmonie is one of the most important concert halls in Europe, and it offers a broad-ranging entertainment programme. Per capita, Cologne has the most bars and restaurants of any city in Germany.

Cologne Cathedral

The largest Cathedral in Germany is the city’s main landmark and is located in the centre. The central train station and the largest museums can be found in the direct vicinity of the cathedral, just like the old town to the south and the shopping district with Hohe Straße and Schildergasse to the south-west.
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 6 am - 7:30 pm, visits may not be conducted during religious services.

Cologne's City Hall

Built around 1330, the city hall can lay claim to a long history. Particularly well known is the "Platz-Jabbeck", a carved wooden gargoyle who opens his mouth and sticks out his tongue when the tower clock strikes the hour. The building was severely damaged during World War II, but it was restored by 1972.

The 4711 house

This house, steeped in tradition and located on Glockengasse, is the birthplace and home of the world-famous Eau de Cologne brand 4711 and presents a lovingly put-together gallery telling the success story of 4711. At the top of every hour the chimes ring out across the city. The statues display the famous scene of the house receiving its number from the Army of the French Revolution. Legend has it that a French soldier painted the number 4711 on this house on Glockengasse.

Museum Ludwig

This museum displays contemporary works of art. Roy Lichtenstein’s "Maybe" and Andy Warhol’s "Brillo Boxes," icons of American Pop Art, belong to the largest collection of Pop Art to be found outside the USA. In addition to this, the third-largest Picasso collection in the world can also be found in Museum Ludwig. Nevertheless, there is also German art from the 70s and 80s, as well as international trends and installations by young avant-garde artists.

Chocolate Museum

Cologne's Chocolate Museum was foun- ded in 1993 and offers a thrilling insight into the various aspects of chocolate and cocoa from past to present. Current developments regarding the production of "chocolate and cocoa" are also dealt with. An adventure for the whole family.

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