City break in Cologne. Active leisure ideas for Cologne - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Artotel Cologne, by Park Plaza is a hotel that combines outstanding architecture, modern facilities, and high-class interiors. However, original artworks, many of which were brought from …
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Le Meridien Dom Cologne is located in an impressive building with beautiful terraces, which offer breath-taking views of the city. Inside guests will find a charming and comfortable setting …
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There are many unusual historic hotels in Cologne, and Antik Hotel Bristol is widely recognized as one of the most charming places. This hotel, which is located not far from Mediapark, has …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cologne and surroundings
Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Cologne
Fiffi Bar
Where: Severinswall 35, Cologne;
Where: Severinswall 35, Cologne;
All Bar One
Where: Friesenstr. 82, in the old town, Cologne; Metro: Friesenplatz;
Where: Friesenstr. 82, in the old town, Cologne; Metro: Friesenplatz;
Hammond Bar
Where: Metzerstrasse 25, in the south of the city, Cologne; Metro: Chlodwigplatz;
Where: Metzerstrasse 25, in the south of the city, Cologne; Metro: Chlodwigplatz;
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National and city parks around Cologne
♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 65.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 91.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 93.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 111.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 139.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 65.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 91.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 93.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 111.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 139.3 km from the center. On the map


Amusement parks near Cologne
♥ Amusement park 'Phantasialand' Brühl, 16.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Affen' , 26.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'CentrO.Park' Oberhausen, 61.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Kölner Tivoli' , 62.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Freizeitanlage Start und Ziel' Herne, 69.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Phantasialand' Brühl, 16.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Affen' , 26.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'CentrO.Park' Oberhausen, 61.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Kölner Tivoli' , 62.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Freizeitanlage Start und Ziel' Herne, 69.2 km from the center. On the map


Water attractions around Cologne
♥ Water park 'Aqualand' Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 10.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Spa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice' , 91.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Aqualand' Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 10.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Water park 'Spa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice' , 91.7 km from the center. On the map


Michelin-starred restaurants in Cologne
♥ Restaurant 'maiBeck' Köln. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Em Krützche' KÖLN. Type - Classic cuisine|Country. 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Alfredo' KÖLN. Type - Italian. 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'WeinAmRhein' Köln. Type - International. 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Poisson' Köln. Type - Seafood. 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'maiBeck' Köln. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Em Krützche' KÖLN. Type - Classic cuisine|Country. 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Alfredo' KÖLN. Type - Italian. 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'WeinAmRhein' Köln. Type - International. 0.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Poisson' Köln. Type - Seafood. 0.8 km from the center. On the map


Sites around Cologne from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Abteiberg Museum
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
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Distance from Cologne center - 46.3 km.
The year 1901 is considered the official date of the museum's foundation. It occupied several rooms in the city hall building for the first three years of its existence. The museum moved to the former Protestant school building in 1904. It was located there until 1925. The museum was moved to the Karl-Brandt House in 1926. It stayed there until 1944. This historic building was destroyed during the Second World War. So the museum had to find a new location. It was located in the Oskar-Kühlen-Haus building until 1982. The museum building is an outstanding architectural landmark of Monchengladbach today. …
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Hershtrasse in Bonn
From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
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Distance from Cologne center - 24.3 km.
As a general rule, cherries blossom in mid-April. That largely depends on the weather conditions. Travellers who are lucky enough to visit Bonn in that precious time have an opportunity to take pictures of the beautiful historic buildings in cherry blossom and stroll through the most romantic live tunnel in the world. There are numerous historical sights on Heerstrasse. Popular shops and restaurants are situated there, so guests could stay in this picturesque place for a few hours. It's also worth noting that the street is very popular among photographers. …
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Aachen Cathedral
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
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Distance from Cologne center - 64 km.
As early as 805, the cathedral was consecrated. In 814, Charlemagne was buried in the specially built palace chapel that is the oldest part of the Aachen Cathedral. The Chapel, built in the form of an octagonal dome, is 31 meters height. During more than a thousand years, the Aachen Cathedral has undergone a lot of renovations. It was constantly rebuilt. In the medieval period, its architectural appearance was complemented by a series of Gothic elements. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.

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