Cologne things to do

A look at everyday life in the Cologne of yesteryear. In 1999, the German Chancellor showed his VIP guests how the old Romans used to live: the group of presidents and heads of state was allowed to din...

A wine bar with over 700 wines and great food, as well as free mineral water. Restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. The caption "Enjoying wine and culinary delights" is spot-on. "Fischers" focuses ...

The flagship of the Cologne museum fleet: the masterpieces of pop art and contemporary global art enjoy an international reputation. Peter Ludwig collected medieval handwriting and pre-Columbian artwor...

The sea lions are fed in a way fit for the circus, new elephant enclosure. 7000 animals roam around here. The lions and the leopards have a large enclosure and the baboons a climbing rock. The elephant...

If you prefer wearing unusual clothes rather than gear straight off the peg, this extravagant second-hand store is the place to go. Whether you want to add to your wardrobe or just look for a suitable ...

Everything you need to know about the origins and culture of chocolate. Everything revolves around chocolate here. You can stroll through a botanical garden with cacao trees. After that, not only can y...

A delightful square featuring old gabled houses, beer gardens and fish fountains. Relax in the beer gardens and let your gaze drift over to Groß St. Martin and the Stapelhaus. In the Middle Ages all tr...

Delicious tapas in a beer garden on a balmy evening - there is no better way to round off a day. Restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. The concept behind the name of this pub-cum-restaurant is base...

A former hostel for journeymen, nowadays a designer hotel. Built as a Kolping apprentice's hostel in 1905 and converted into a four star hotel in 1999. The carefully restored historical structure blend...