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Things to do in Cologne
5 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in May, June, July, August, September and December.
Things to do
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Cologne Cathedral
Six centuries of construction, and 533 steps to the top of the south spire. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument2 hr≈ €6best in the morning
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The Museum Ludwig
One of the largest Picasso collections in Europe, and American Pop Art. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum2 hr 30 min≈ €13best in the afternoon
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The Chocolate Museum
A working factory on the Rhine, and a chocolate fountain to dip a wafer in. On Wikipedia
FoodMuseum2 hr≈ €16best in the afternoon
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A Kölsch in an old-town brewhouse
The local beer served in twenty-centiliter glasses, replaced as soon as they’re empty. On Wikipedia
Parties and nightlifeRelaxation3 hr≈ €20best in the evening
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The Hohenzollern Bridge and its padlocks
Thousands of love locks, and the cathedral lit up across the Rhine. On Wikipedia
RelaxationViewpoint1 hrFreebest in the evening
When to go
The most pleasant months in Cologne: in May, June, July, August, September and December, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in July, where to go in August, where to go in September, where to go in December.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 °C / 43 °F | 1 °C / 34 °F | 17 |
| February | 9 °C / 48 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | 11 |
| March | 12 °C / 54 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | 13 |
| April | 15 °C / 59 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 15 |
| May ideal | 20 °C / 68 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 14 |
| June ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 11 |
| July ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 16 |
| August ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 14 |
| September ideal | 21 °C / 70 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 12 |
| October | 16 °C / 61 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 14 |
| November | 10 °C / 50 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F | 16 |
| December ideal | 8 °C / 46 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | 14 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €60
- Mid-range
- €115
- Comfort
- €210
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Train
- 33 kg
- Bus
- 38 kg
- Plane
- 180 kg
By train rather than by plane: 150 kg less CO₂e per person (5 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Germany
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112, 110 (police)
- Driving
- On the right
Near Cologne
- Düsseldorf Germany, 35 km
- Frankfurt Germany, 150 km
- Luxembourg Luxembourg, 160 km
- Antwerp Belgium, 180 km
- Brussels Belgium, 180 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands, 200 km