Discover Cologne

The Gothic cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has the largest church facade in the world. Construction took over 600 years, and its distinctive twin towers are visible from much of the city.

The local top-fermented beer is traditionally served in small, slender glasses by waiters called Köbes in cozy brewhouses, often accompanied by Rhineland specialties like Halve Hahn or Himmel un Ääd.

Rhineland carnival is considered one of Germany's largest, with the 'fifth season' beginning on November 11th and culminating on Rosenmontag, when costumed parades wind through the entire city center.

The busy railway bridge is covered in thousands of love padlocks and offers one of the finest views of the Rhine and cathedral, right next to the colorful, rebuilt Cologne old town.

Cologne sits right at the Rhineland's ICE train hub, about four and a half hours from Zurich by rail. Cologne Bonn Airport also offers direct flights from several European cities.

The Gothic cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has the largest church facade in the world. Construction took over 600 years, and its distinctive twin towers are visible from much of the city.

The local top-fermented beer is traditionally served in small, slender glasses by waiters called Köbes in cozy brewhouses, often accompanied by Rhineland specialties like Halve Hahn or Himmel un Ääd.

Rhineland carnival is considered one of Germany's largest, with the 'fifth season' beginning on November 11th and culminating on Rosenmontag, when costumed parades wind through the entire city center.