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Cologne by train

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Discover Cologne

Cologne, a historic city on the Rhine River, is best known for its towering Gothic cathedral. The Cologne Chocolate Museum and Roman-Germanic Museum reveal the city’s rich history, while its bustling old town offers vibrant beer halls and local Kölsch beer. Cologne’s lively cultural scene and architectural treasures make it a dynamic and welcoming destination.

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Beyond Berlin

Take the new daytime train from Paris to Berlin, then continue to Dresden galleries and Cologne’s Rhine riverfront walks.
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Cologne getaway

One of Germany’s diverse cities, with museums from chocolate to perfume, modern art to Roman history.
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Brussels, Cologne and Rotterdam

Explore York beneath its Minster, walking Roman walls, crossing medieval gates and weaving through the Shambles’ lanes.
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  • Brüsseler Platz

    Spend an evening in bustling Brüsseler Platz, where you'll be able to sample many a local beer in the bars on the square.

  • Rhein-Seilbahn

    Admire Cologne from above on the Rhein-Seilbahn cablecar, which runs from Kölner Seilbahn right across the River Rhine.

  • Kölner Dom

    Circle the famous cathedral, Kölner Dom, to admire its intricate stonework and flying buttresses. It's spires dominate the skyline, and if you're feeling brave you can climb 533 steps up south tower.

  • Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln

    Wander around Cologne's impressive botanical gardens, the Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln, and discover some of the 10,000 or more species of plant that call it home.

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