Cologne Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
Dotted around the city centre are 12 superb examples of Romanesque churches. The Dom precincts are deliberately bare and open in order to give the best possible views of the city's pride and joy. In winter, however, this area can be bitterly cold and desolate; it is best to come in December when the colourful and vibrant Christmas markets use the Dom as a dramatic backdrop and bring it to life.
In the colder months, the northern ‘sightseeing boundary' is the church of Santa Ursula (five minutes from the Dom) while a 10- to 15-minute walk in the opposite direction following the river brings you to the southernmost sight, the Imhoff-Stollwerck chocolate museum. Don't miss a visit to either. Summer sightseeing extends north to the zoo, botanical garden and cable car, around 2km (1.2 miles) along the river from the Dom.
Tourist Information
Opposite the cathedral entrance, Unter Fettenhennen 19
Tel: (0221) 30400.
Website: www.koeln.de/tourismus
This is the main tourist office in the city. There is also an office at the airport, Terminal 2, arrivals level and at the Kölnmesse when trade fairs are on. Rooms can be booked at the main office and at the airport office.
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