About Köln
Köln is one of Germany's major cities, home to around 1,024,621 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Köln
1
Kölner Dom
2
Basilica of St. Cunibert
3
Basilica of St. Severin
4
St. Maria Lyskirchen
5
St. Andrew's Church
6
Basilica of the Holy Apostles
7
St. Gereon's Basilica
8
Basilica of St. Ursula
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Kölner Dom
- Visit Basilica of St. Cunibert
- Visit Basilica of St. Severin
- Eat at Weinhaus Vogel
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit St. Maria Lyskirchen
- Visit St. Andrew's Church
- Visit Basilica of the Holy Apostles
- Eat at Thiebolds-Eck
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit St. Gereon's Basilica
- Visit Basilica of St. Ursula
- Visit Kölner Philharmonie
- Eat at Curry B.
Where to eat
Weinhaus Vogel
Thiebolds-Eck
Curry B.
Maison Baguette
Lizbät
Vegan Revolution
Reissdorf im Moselstübchen
Gaumenschmaus
Where to stay
- Campingplatz der Stadt Köln
- Camping Berger
- Black Sheep Hostel
- Die Wohngemeinschaft
- Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz
Shopping
- Galeria Hohe Strasse
- Galeria Breite Strasse
- Galeria Köln-Nippes
- Apropos
- Modehaus Elscheidt
- Underdog Record Store
Nightlife
- Früh am Dom
- Brauhaus Gaffel
- Hellers Brauhaus
- Brauhaus Sion
- Brauerei Päffgen
- Brauerei Malzmühle
Museums & culture
- Basilica of St. Cunibert
- Basilica of St. Severin
- St. Andrew's Church
- Basilica of the Holy Apostles
- St. Gereon's Basilica
- Basilica of St. Ursula
In pictures
Köln gallery
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