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The Ring begins at Chlodwigplatz and ends at Ebertplatz, following the contours of the old city wall. It forms a giant semi-circle around the center of town and supplies one ...more

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1.Vibrant and Lovely city
Submitted by:excops
February 5, 2009
I spent 10 days in Koln in August 2008 and although I never thought of Germany as a vacation spot( I was there for medical treatment) I found the city welcoming friendly and lovely. EVERYONE gathers on the steps of the cathedral for coffee and the people watching is great on the cathedral square at the main train station. Most days someone is singing doing chalk drawings playing instruments or otherwise entertaiing near the cathedral. It's a great place to have a coffee sit with a book and just... More
I spent 10 days in Koln in August 2008 and although I never thought of Germany as a vacation spot( I was there for medical treatment) I found the city welcoming friendly and lovely. EVERYONE gathers on the steps of the cathedral for coffee and the people watching is great on the cathedral square at the main train station. Most days someone is singing doing chalk drawings playing instruments or otherwise entertaiing near the cathedral. It's a great place to have a coffee sit with a book and just watch the world go by. Most of the tourist shopping radiates in spokes from the cathedra squarel and the restaurants and bakeries are some of the best.We took an inexpensive tourist bus around the city and went to the zoo which for zoo lovers is a "can't miss" It is one of the best in the world. There is also a tremendous miles long fleamarket on Sundays along the banks of the Rhine River. As with any country knowing a few phrases of the language is not only helpful but polite and making the effort is appreciated. My only caution about Cologne is the constant haze of cigarette smoke. EVERYONE smokes EVERYWHERE and it is impossible to avoid the smoke and the cigarette butt litter in the streets. All in all though it is a beautiful place to visit.
Date of Trip to Cologne,Germany: August2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $2001-$3000
Who would stay in Cologne,Germany: on,City lovers,History buffs,Quiet singles,Culture seekers
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2.Amazing
Submitted by:rellimadel
January 29, 2009
My daughter and I took a train from Kaiserslautern to Cologne in the winter of 2005/2006 and found it to be a wonderful place to visit. We stayed one night at a very nice hotel. We were able to recieve a discount due to my daughters stateside job at that time. We found the city to be clean and interesting. Great shops to visit and the Cathedral itself was quite a sight. Breathtaking. On my return trip with my husband I hope to go back to this city so we can enjoy it together.... More
My daughter and I took a train from Kaiserslautern to Cologne in the winter of 2005/2006 and found it to be a wonderful place to visit. We stayed one night at a very nice hotel. We were able to recieve a discount due to my daughters stateside job at that time. We found the city to be clean and interesting. Great shops to visit and the Cathedral itself was quite a sight. Breathtaking. On my return trip with my husband I hope to go back to this city so we can enjoy it together.
Date of Trip to Cologne,Germany: December2005
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Who would stay in Cologne,Germany: on,Adventure seekers,City lovers,History buffs,Romantic couples,Culture seekers
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3.Cologne - Koeln Start of a Rhine Visit
Submitted by:DONSAINTY
January 28, 2008
Cologne - it's Cathederal is the center of this town. An inspiring structure to God and forever growing. The Koeln Dom is alone worth a visit to this city. A structure that dominates the heart of this city and which you can spend hours visiting and learning. The Cafe's restaurants and retail stores around this center piece are all worth visiting. Between the Dom and the Cafe's a full day can be spent without moving from this one spot.The city is also at the top of a journey down the Rhine river ... More
Cologne - it's Cathederal is the center of this town. An inspiring structure to God and forever growing. The Koeln Dom is alone worth a visit to this city. A structure that dominates the heart of this city and which you can spend hours visiting and learning. The Cafe's restaurants and retail stores around this center piece are all worth visiting. Between the Dom and the Cafe's a full day can be spent without moving from this one spot.The city is also at the top of a journey down the Rhine river to visit it's many castles / fortresses and wine making establishments. From Cologne to Rudesheim is a journey of beauthy and German culture.
Date of Trip to Cologne,Germany: August2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
Who would stay in Cologne,Germany: on,City Lovers,History Buff,Culture Seeker,Romantic couples,Culture seekers
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4.Koln in one word: GO!
Submitted by:Tommrotoday
January 27, 2008
I have visited Koln several times for trade shows for which Koln (and Germany) is a world center and I have found the city beautiful the inhabitants often very warm the beer and food outstanding and the city itself gorgeous. The city center around the fantastic 13th century cathedral the \Dom\ is all pedestrian where one can go from a cafe to an ice cream stall to a pretzel vendor to a jeweler with $100000 rings in the window all within the space of 4 stores. True some Germans can be rude by Mid... More
I have visited Koln several times for trade shows for which Koln (and Germany) is a world center and I have found the city beautiful the inhabitants often very warm the beer and food outstanding and the city itself gorgeous. The city center around the fantastic 13th century cathedral the \Dom\ is all pedestrian where one can go from a cafe to an ice cream stall to a pretzel vendor to a jeweler with $100000 rings in the window all within the space of 4 stores. True some Germans can be rude by Midwestern American standards especially on train platforms and the like where jockeying for position is not unusual but many Koln residents are also generous and friendly toward Americans. \Miserable\ must have been in a different city. Germany's reputation for cleanliness is well earned and it shows in Koln as well. By the way one of the best art museums in Europe is one block from the Dom and is impossible to miss. It is a beautiful city and if its charms are so evidently lost on one commentator then that person has the problem not the city. By all means go. You will not be sorry. I would go back in a heartbeat if I could.
Date of Trip to Cologne,Germany: March2005
Purpose of your trip: Business
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
Who would stay in Cologne,Germany: on,Party Singles,Families with Teenagers,City Lovers,Romantic Couples,History Buff,Culture Seeker
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5.Amazing
Submitted by:CMach
January 27, 2008
Koln is on of the most wonderful places in Europe. It has everything from fabulous food to culture to shopping and everything in between. I also have to wonder what type of person miserable is. The people are very friendly and the city is CLEAN.You have the Dom and the Dom hotel next door. You also have a great little cafe right there.Then you have the Altstadt the zoo There are galeries all over if you open your eyes.I have been there at least 20 times and will go back again!!!!... More
Koln is on of the most wonderful places in Europe. It has everything from fabulous food to culture to shopping and everything in between. I also have to wonder what type of person miserable is. The people are very friendly and the city is CLEAN.You have the Dom and the Dom hotel next door. You also have a great little cafe right there.Then you have the Altstadt the zoo There are galeries all over if you open your eyes.I have been there at least 20 times and will go back again!!!!
Date of Trip to Cologne,Germany: October2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $2001-$3000
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