Leisure in Cologne - Attractions, Entertainment and Nightlife

Cycling around the city is very popular among travellers. Rent-A-Bike is considered the most famous bike rental service. Here you are allowed to rent a bike starting from a few hours till several days. Travelers are also offered services of a personal guide who can escort you during a ride and show the most beautiful places in the city. Suburban area of Cologne is the location of a famous amusement park named Phantasialand. In addition to exciting attractions, visitors here can enjoy an amazing multimedia show, visit "Winter Garden" Vaudeville and dine in one of the local restaurants, which offer best international cuisine.

Cinemathec is known as the most prestigious entertainment center of the city. Here you will find a modern cinema, a disco, a bar and a restaurant. We also suggest visiting Cologne Zoo, where you will see animals and birds brought from all over the world. Unhurried hippopotamuses, graceful cheetahs, penguins in the ice pool and friendly seals – it is hard to find such variety of fauna in another German zoo. The zoo is divided into several themed zones, each of which features different types of nature’s landscapes.

Those, who can’t rest without fancy night entertainments, will find widest range of clubs and discos in the city. The opening of Koket club took place more than 50 years ago. All this time the club has remained one of the most prestigious and well known institutions of the city. The hall of the club is decorated in the style of the 60s of the previous century. On evenings interesting shows are organized in Koket, so we recommend visiting this place and enjoy its special atmosphere. Lovers of dancing until dawn will surely like Diamonds club. The first level of the club is the location of a large dance floor, while the second level has two bars and a cozy room for VIP-guests. The club is distinguished by excellent technical equipment and knowledgeable selection of music programs. Most popular DJs make their performances in Sensor club. A great number of visitors is the only negative factor of this club. In order to take a seat at the bar, it is best to come to the club immediately after opening.

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