Is shopping your most favorite pastime? Then wait till Saturday and head to the Trödel flea market. You can hardly find a better place to purchase interesting souvenirs in Cologne. It is possible to buy nearly anything at this market – antique German china, hunting trophies and even books in different languages. It is better to visit the market as early as possible. Experienced travelers walk among its rows already on 8 a.m., searching for unique items.
Gourmet travelers will also find suitable places to visit in Cologne. They are welcome at numerous premium restaurants of the city. Cologne is famous for its outstanding street food, so some popular dishes, which are sold in bright stalls and carts, cannot be found in any other city in Germany. Simply make a walk on central streets of Cologne and you will see stalls that offer potato pancakes with apple jam, roasted chestnuts, fragrant donuts and other popular street food.
When you’re done exploring all secret landmarks in Cologne, take a tram 18 and head to the neighboring town of Brühl bei Köln . It is famous for its secluded and charming atmosphere. Travelers will find unique historic landmarks and picturesque places perfect for walking in that town. Moreover, one of the biggest amusement parks in the country, Phantasialand , is located in Brühl. The park is a great destination for fans of extreme.
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