Travel planners for Cologne

Ready-made routes for first visits, short weekends and special occasions. Day plans with specific attractions, restaurant tips and hotel picks - ready to go.

Kölner Dom bei Nacht, Ansicht vom Deutzer Rheinufer

3 days First-time visitors

3 Days in Cologne

The perfect first visit: the cathedral and Old Town, brewhouse culture, the Rheinauhafen, the Belgian Quarter and Museum Ludwig.

Best time to visit: May to October (mild enough for brewhouse terraces and the Rhine Park)