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 Summer in the city |
Richard-Wagner-Street (Am Aachener Weiher) Cologne, NRW 50674 Germany +49 (0)221 500 0614 / +49 (0)221 508 0427 http://www.biergarten-aachener... |
When the sun is out, locals flock in their thousands to Cologne's beer gardens, which can seem a bit like holiday camps on hot summer weekends. One of the most popular is Aachener Weiher, set in a park close to the university and not far from the centre of town. Its location makes it a great place to take a break and cool off with a glass of Kölsch beer. Snacks like sausages and salad are also served. If you manage to stay sober, the nearby Museum of East Asian Art is also worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Martin Donath |
 Photo: Fabian Huber |
 Fitness and Health Club in private atmosphere |
Hohenzollernring 95-97 Kölner Ringe Cologne, NRW 50672 Germany +49 221 51 8325 http://www.ascot-fitness.de |
Excellent training rooms and a private atmosphere await you at the Ascot Fitness Center des Ascot Hotels. A spacious training room with weights equipment, for training of all the muscle groups and stamina make this an optimal place to train. The following services are available: free consultation, checks for stamina, power and flexibility, individual training plan, free training in the Vitalis Fitness team in Köln-Holweide and as a special extra a you can save money with the Super Saver for first two months. Experienced sports teachers and sports therapists supervise and are on hand to answer questions. The Ascot Fitness Club also offers sailing, Inline Skating, Water-ski, bicycle and motorbike tours, Go-Carting, parties and more. If you need to relax there is a large sauna, and then to recharge the batteries there is the bistro where you will find everything you need. However, the yearly membership is offered at a lower rate. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 700 brands of beer |
Antwerpener Straße 31 Belgisches Viertel Cologne, NRW 50672 Germany +49 221 51 6590 |
The Biermuseum is a rather typical kiosk selling magazines, sweets, snacks and drinks. But unlike every other kiosk in Cologne, they also have 700 different kinds of bottled beer to choose from! If you're looking for one of your favorite German brews that is hard to find in this part of the country, or a particular brand of dark Hefe Weizen or Schwarzbier, this is the place to come. They also have a good selection of strong Belgian beers, including Delerium Tremens and Chimay, English ales like Spitfire or Newcastle Brown but also beers from far more exotic places like Cuba, South Africa, Jamaica and Brazil. Because they are a kiosk, rather than a normal shop, they can stay open much later. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park with adjacent popular café-bar & beer garden |
Venloer Straße 40 Belgisches Viertel Cologne, NRW 50672 Germany |
Cologne's oldest park is the Stadtgarten, laid out between 1827 and 1829 and altered constantly until the end of the 19th century. Throughout its history, it has offered Cologne's poorer inhabitants a free opportunity for relaxation during their leisure hours. Nowadays, the park has ancient trees and lawns for all the sunbathers in summer. The Stadtgarten restaurant and regular jazz and electronica events in the Studio 672 downstairs provide good entertainment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval city gatehouse |
Rudolfplatz Cologne, NRW 50674 Germany |
The Hahnentor on Rudolfplatz is one of the three medieval gate-houses which remain standing from the city fortifications (built c. 1180-1220). In times gone by, this gate, with its two towers, was the entrance used by royal visitors to the city, who came to pay homage to the Three Kings. Nowadays, the Hahnentor houses exhibitions of the work of young artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Patrick Fürst |
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Cologne Carnival - past and present |
Maarweg 134136 Cologne, NRW 50825 Germany +49 221 57 4000 http://www.koelnerkarneval.de/ |
The festival committee of the Cologne Carnival and the Home Museum Cologne invite you to the biggest collection of exhibits on the Cologne Carnival here. There are exhibitions on the day before Shrove Tuesday and festival float designs. Information on the Cologne Dreigestirn and various carnival teams can be found here. For musical visitors, carnival songs, songbooks and various recordings are on display. The museum is open by appointment and tours are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Rebuilt after the Kristallnacht |
Roonstraße 50 Uni-Viertel Cologne, NRW 50674 Germany |
Wilhelm Emil Schreiterer and Berhard Below designed the Neue Synagoge which was consecrated in 1899. During the Reichskristallnacht in 1938 the Nazis caused severe damage to this and many other synagogues. Parts of the facade survived, and in 1958 it was rebuilt with an altered layout inside, since it was to serve as a community centre for the Jewish inhabitants of Cologne as well. There is a museum in the west wing which tells the history of the Jews, especially during the Third Reich. Review © 2007, Wcities |