Cologne Travel Forum

The Cafe Reichart (near the cathedral) is still a wonderful place to enjoy a pastry, coffee, whatever?

On 16 August im travelling from Cologne to Hagen, near Dortmund. Do you think that i need to book the train in advance?

Thanks

I found a couple of cheap hotels in the east side of the River in Cologne. Can i cross the river, walking. Anyone knows this hotels?

Mülheimer Hof
Ars vivendi Garni

are they on a suburban area? How much do i spend in public transportation getting there from the city center?

one other question: im going to Wetter, a small town near Hagen, near Dortmund. Which is the best station to catch the train? The Main one or if i stay in the east side of the river, is there a better one?

im travelling to Cologne in the 15 August, where will be staying for 3 days. I need cheap accomodation (a double room) near the station. I searched all hostels search engines and everthing is booked. do u know cheap pensions, guesthouses, hotels that usual dont appear on search engines?

Thanks for your answers...

6 of us are staying at the Classic Hotel Harmonie on Ursulaplatz in December. how much is the cost of a minibus from the airport, or whould the train be easier as the station is only 300mtrs from the hotel?

Best Regards
David Rayner

I will arrive on a train at Koln Hbf at 2 am and will need to take a taxi to my apartment in Koln-Pesch. The distance is approximately 10 Km. How can I calculate the taxi fare?

in town for a few days and could use some suggestions on where to go and what to do as far as nightlife. If ur there as well join me 4 a drink. 26 from NYC

=Tom

We'll be off to Cologne in a few days time and I wonder if the city center is walkable from the train station.
Is it practical to buy the "Welcome Card" that costs €9 or just a 24-hour transport card?

Also, has anyone already stayed at the Classic Harmonie Hotel at the center of Cologne? Any reviews?

Tips for this trip will be appreciated.

Thanks.

***bell

Is there a frequent train service from Frechan to Koln Centre?

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to get to Cologne from Trier? Thanks

Hello everyone,

I need to go to Maritim Hotel on Heumarkt street every day for a few days when I visit Cologne. I want to find an alternative 2 or 3 star hotel near Maritim Hotel (which has 4 stars). It may even be a bit further away from Maritim, as long as there is easy public transportation between the two, such as a bus connection. Does anyone have a recommendation for such a hotel?

Thanks,

Hakan

Planning a day trip driving to Cologne for Sunday, April 27 but was wondering what kind of traffic problems I may encounter?

We'll be crossing the Rhein on the Zoobrucke/55a; and then coming down the Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer; hope to park somewhere near the Hauptbanhof.

How heavy is the traffic on a typical Sunday?
Is the 27th a typical Sunday (nothing special which may cause traffic problems)?
Any other advice or tips would be much appreciated.

When I visited Cologne 2 years ago, I remember seeing a wonderful shop where there were many different kinds of empty bottles that you could fill up with different olive oils.

Can anyone tell me what the shop is called and if they have a website?

Thank you

How long would it take to walk from the Chocolate Museum to the Cathedral ?

I would like to get home accomodation with breakfast in Cologne, Germany.
Preference would be close to Main Station or nearby.
My dates of stay are Arrival Saturday 8th march and departure Wednesday 13th march.

Dear All,

Does anyone know an outlet store in cologne where it sells last year fashion and product as inexpenssive price.I.e in UK we have a chain called TKmaxx.

Hi,
I'll be visiting cologne this weekend.I've heard that everything is shut on sunday.Would like to know if the Cologne Dom,4711 house and the Chocolate museum will also be closed on sunday.

thanks in advance

Dear all,

i will be arriving cologne by the 16th of Feb. i was just wondering if sale will be still going on during this time?

Also i would like what is the wicked discount clothing stores offering savings on brand-name label fashions sell brands with reseanable price?

Also i would like to know what activity can be done by night?

Thanks

I have looked on www.k-d.de, and am trying to figure out how much it would cost to cruise down the Rhine from Cologne to Koblenz, and then from Koblenz to Wiesbaden, but I somehow cannot interpret their price-chart. Sorry, it's a stupid question but help would be appreciated.

Hi All
I'll be in Cologne this weekend, arriving Sat morning and leaving Sun evening.

I have accomodation sorted and thanks to good VT tips, I have an idea of where to go to shop til I drop, what beer to order (and how to ensure my glass is not refilled automatically) and a couple of ideas for dinner on Saturday evening.

So my two questions are:

Which restaurant would you pick between Frueh, Haxenhaus, Rheinterrassen and Gaffel-Haus for dinner on Saturday taking the January weather into consideration? (we want traditional German food), or would you pick another still?

Is there anything going on at the moment that we should not miss? A spacial market? An exhibition?

Many thanks

A, looking forward to curry wursts, kolsch and yogurettes

Hi! We want to go to Cologne in march with around 50 people. During the day we will be at the Fühlinger See, so I'm looking for a location nearby were we can sleep and eat. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks a lot!

hi.my husband and i are visiting cologne in the 1st week of Feb.i would to know where we can find some cheap winter clothing.we r coming from south india where the climate is very hot and these clothes will not be useful for us in future.please help

Hi

Would appreciate if anyone can advise:

1. Is there any manned luggage storage counter (not lockers) at the Cologne train station?
2. If so, what is the charges like?

Thanks..

Me and one possivly two friends will be coming to Cologne at the end of January for Carnival. We're looking at renting an apartment for the week. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, what are some good things to see and do while we're there? Thanks,

-Brian

Hi! I will spend Silvester in Köln, but also visit Düsseldorf the days before.
I am going together with my girlfriend, what would be a good plan for Silvester?

We don't feel like big parties, but any special event, must do activity or whatever we could do or dinner somewhere nice would be welcomed.
What do you recommend me?

Thanks!

Hello all, I am traveling to Cologne in March with my boyfriend, and we are going to be traveling to Bacharach as well. I am wondering if anyone knows how I can take the train from Cologne to Bacharach. Can I buy tickets in advance?
Thanks a lot,
Abbie

I have booked flights to frankfurt Airport from dublin for my parents in Decemeber - i have also booked hotel in cologne. I am having a big problem trying to find tickets for the ice train from Frankfurt Air to cologne - about 2 weeks ago there was a train available that took 50 mins but now that i am trying - there is only trains that take a min of 1hr 20 - i am worried now - can anyone help

Hi.

I would like to know what is the best way to go from Frankfurt to Cologne. The best and the cheapest, also?
And by the way, I am arriving in Hahn!!!

What Christmas market is the best?

Many thanks
Ze

hi , i will be in cologne for trade fair around 11 jan 2008 for 10 days, appreciate anyone can advise me on the weather & what clothing wear . also have probably 4 days free, how can i make best of touring around cologne or other place??? how far is to frankfurt or berlin by public transport???

Hi, I need help!

I'm trying to book accommodation in Cologne for a group of 11 girls and I can't find much, we only want to spend about £20 per person per night. We don't mind a hotel/apartment/hostel. We want a central location, or if not central then at least in an area with restaurants and bars.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!