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Cologne

Guide to Cologne

Things to do in Cologne

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At a glance

Cologne (Köln) does spoil its visitors: it heaps on the magnificent architecture, splendid museums, superb theatre and concerts, excellent dance clubs, and enormous department stores, and then, if that wasn't enough, it heaps some great food and beer on top.

Fast Facts

Area:
405 sq km / 157 sq miles
Population:
965,300
Time Zone:
GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
Currency:
Euro