Cologne Holidays
GermanyStrong on the arts with its fair share of hearty German food and beer, Cologne - or Köln in German - was founded by the Romans, another gastronomically savvy group who knew their culture. Straddling the Rhine river, it is the fourth largest city in Germany , and is graced …
How to get to Cologne
Here's what you need to know about getting to Cologne. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Cologne takes 1 hour, 30 minutes.
When to go to Cologne
Typical Holiday Price
£674 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Cologne varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
August
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - August is the cheapest month to go to Cologne.
Things to see and do in Cologne
Celeny Da Silva | Trip by Skyscanner
Kölner Dom
walking wanderer | Trip by Skyscanner
Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge
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Kölner Zoo
David Blabey | Trip by Skyscanner
Phantasialand
Andreas | Trip by Skyscanner
Schildergasse
Celeny Da Silva | Trip by Skyscanner
Globetrotter Store
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Ludwig Museum
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Roman-Germanic Museum (Römisch Germanisches Museum (RGM)
Aniket Mone | Flickr
Flora und Botanischer Garten
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Peters Brauhaus
I went there driven by the beautiful cathedral (which is impressive, by the way), but was a little bit deceived by the rest of the city.
Great place, make sure you try the local Kölsch beer and eat a Döner sandwich
In my opinion: No. 3 City of Germany (after Berlin and Hamburg) - with more than one Million inhabitants it's the greatest town in the west of Germany. Town was bulid by Romans as Colonia Claudia Ara Aggrippinensium (CCAA) for more than 2000 years ago. That means also that Cologne is one of the oldest Cities in Europe. The Cologne Cathedral is the most visited building in the Country. Even the town is well known for the "fifth season", called Carnival. Often the People of Cologne say: Cologne is Not only a town, it's a feeling. Last but Not least there is a local Speciality called Kölsch, a beer.
One of my favorite cities in Europe - and sorely underrated. Most people pass right through or only come here on business, but if you stop and "smell the roses," you'll find Cologne enchanting and charming.