Beach near Cologne, Germany

Cologne Travel Guide

Germany

Cologne is a large city in western Germany, with a population of 1,143,715. It stands on the River Rhine and is one of the country’s major urban centres.

Most visitors arrive by air through Cologne Bonn Airport, which serves the city. Cologne is not a beach destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so plan coastal time elsewhere. The city is best explored through its urban neighbourhoods and central sights, using public transport and walking for shorter distances.

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Local time

1,143,715

Population

309 miles away

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Weather in Cologne

Sun

21°

Mon

23°

Tue

20°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +49

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Germany for good service. It's usually expected to round up the bill or add a small percentage.

Best time to visit Cologne

Jan

6°16

Feb

9°10

Mar

12°13

Apr

15°15

May

20°14

Jun

24°11

Jul

24°16

Aug

25°13

Sep

22°11

Oct

16°14

Nov

10°16

Dec

8°14

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Cologne

  1. Kölner Dom

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.2 km

  2. Hohenzollernbrücke

    historic site

    0.4 km

  3. Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud

    art museum

    0.4 km

  4. Museum Ludwig

    art museum

    0 km

  5. Schokoladenmuseum

    history museum

    1 km

  6. St. Aposteln

    christian place of worship

    1.1 km

  7. Historisches Archiv mit Rheinischem Bildarchiv

    history museum

    2.4 km

  8. Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln

    performing arts venue

    0.8 km

Getting there

Cologne Bonn Airport · 13.3 km

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