Germany: Cologne
Areas in the city:
In a nutshell...
All roads in Cologne lead to its two-towered cathedral which reaches 157 metres into the sky and is visible from almost everywhere in the city. Construction took 632 years to finish, and it is one of the most celebrated architectural monuments in Germany today.
Cologne is distinguished from other German cities because of the 12 Roman churches that can be found within its medieval walls. From Gross St. Martin in the heart of the old town, to Ste. Maria, the largest of the Roman churches, built over the foundations of a Roman temple, St Gereon, surrounded by greenery and St Andreas, constructed on the ancient Roman wall.
Cologne wouldn’t have its reputation if it weren’t for the Rhine and the numerous romantic walks that tourists can take along its banks. While in the neighbourhood, take the opportunity to visit the irresistible chocolate museum and the German sports museum, both situated on the river banks.
Cologne : Shopping
LIBRAIRIE WALTHER KOENIG - Ehrenstrasse 4
Located in the art gallery neighborhood, this bookstore has in staock more than 35,000 titles dedicated to all different themes of art: esthetic, architecture, film, photography, even exhibition(...)
LAMPEN OVERZIER - Perlenpfuhl 3
Mrs. Overzier is the fourth generation since 1896 to manage this little shop, a bit hidden from Perlenpfhul, a small passageway running away from Hohestrasse. Here she sketches her own designs and(...)
ANTIKA KUNST - An Gross St. Martin 8
Mr. Huhn whose shop is located at the foot of Gross St. Martin church, shares with his customers his passion for antique toys, as well as old grandfather clocks which he, himself restores.(...)
CUBESEVEN SHOP - Brüsseler Strasse 90
The concept of this store is to unite the talents of many designiers, mainly German, but also from throughout the world, and to give them the opportunity to develop their ideas and present them to(...)
MOREEN - Palmstrasse 39
This boutique in Palmstrasse is unique among the other shops around Friesenplatz. The stylist and owner, Moreen Nieswand sells her orignial creations here. Her collections are chic and colorful and(...)
MAISON DES CASSE-NOISETTES - Buttermarkt 13-15
This boutique which opened in 1928 in the heart of old town Cologne is the place to find traditional German woodwork. Take your time as you stroll through the incredible selection of toys and(...)
GLISS - St.-Apern-Strasse 14-18
This hole in the wall in St. Apern Strasse is a treat for the eyes and the nose. Close your eyes and let yourself travel the world with the aromas of coffees from all over, a real sensory experience(...)
TRIMETALL - Auf dem Berlich 26
This original jewelry store specializes particularly in metal work offering fairly simple designs, created in a workshop on the premises. The space consacrated to the art gallery features the work of(...)
GALERIE DU NEUMARKT - Richmodstrasse 8
As you walk up the commercial Schildergasse, towards Neumarkt and you notice a bizarre upside down ice cream cone on the corner of a building, you know you've found it! Welcome to the world of great(...)
CONDOMI - Limburger Strasse 22
This is the Holy Grail of condoms! Here customers find hundreds of different models according to form, color, flavor...basically any criteria you could have. The initial concept for the shop, founded(...)
VERSAI - St.-Apern-Strasse 12
Even written in such a way as to be easily pronouncable for local clients, it is easy to see the allusion to the most famous castle in the world. For those who have heard of the detailed(...)
MILLE AMIS - Kolumbastrasse 1
The two designers Elke Munkert, specialized in jewelry and Madeleine Staaden, specialized in theatrical cosumes always wanted to have their own workshop. Their meeting gave way to this successful(...)
SATURN - Maybachstrasse 115
Saturn it a top of the line store dealing in innovative electronics for the office, car stereos, computers, cameras, video, cell phones, stereos, home cinema and televisions. A real electronics(...)
TEELADEN AM CHLODWIGPLATZ - Ubierring 6-8
"Tea is first a medicinal remedy, then it is a drink. Welcomed into the world of chinese poetry [...] tea was granted a special status in the 15th century in Japan where it was raised to a new level(...)
MAISON DU CARNAVAL DE COLOGNE - Gürzenichstrasse 25
The main attraction in Cologne, the carnaval (affectionately called the 5th season of the year by Colognians), among other things, is synonymous with costumes. This huge store in the heart of down(...)
PETERS BRAUHAUS - Mühlengasse 1
In the heart of old town, in a small alley way leading toward the Rhine, this brewery makes itself be seen first by its classy facade and then once inside, customers are invited to choose from among(...)
BALLONI - Ehrenfeldgürtel 88-94
Set up in an abandoned 19th century factory where fascinating architecture offers an original ambiance and an ideal setting for various functions (product launches, fashion shows...), this boutique(...)
CAFE JANSEN - Obenmarspforten 7
For those for whom a tea room is not really their cup of tea, it must be said, that this place, open since 1850, is actually quite nice. The clientele are not just little old ladies, but also young(...)
BALLABALLA - Zülpicher Strasse 39
In this city of festivals, its logical that street performances are not a lost art. Ballaballa is simply THE paradise for artists and performers of the street and parks and it is impossible to miss(...)
