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 Cologne from a bird's eye view |
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Air Service Tenberg Cologne, NRW 51147 Germany http://www.airport-cgn.de |
Aerial tours of Cologne are available to those who wish to have a birds-eye view of the city. The flight lasts approximately 15 minutes for three people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun swimming in Aqualand |
Merianstrasse 1 Chorweiler Cologne, NRW 50765 Germany |
Anyone looking for pure fun has found the right place! From swimming pools to slides, a large outdoor area and sun loungers to the sauna area and kids' pools - everything is here. You certainly won't be bored in this modern swimming complex, which does everything to guarantee your comfort. If you have had enough of the water, visit the cafeteria and let them spoil you some more! In the sauna area you will also find an additional bar. Relaxation and refreshment all in one! The entrance fee for adults starts at (EUR 7.50) for 2 hours, (EUR 10) for 4 hours, to (EUR 12.50) for a day pass. Children under five pay (2.50). Unfortunately there is no reduction for students. Plenty of parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Guided tours of Cologne / Bonn Airport |
Waldstraße 147 Wahn Cologne, NRW 51147 Germany +49 2203 400 http://www.koeln-bonn-airport.de/ |
Ever wondered what it is like behind the scenes of an airport, or the goings on before the aeroplane takes off? Then you should take the tour around Cologne Airport. The visitor centre in the Cologne/ Bonn airport will guide interested groups, weekdays at the following times: 9 am, 11 am, 1pm and 3 pm, around the Konrad-Adenauer airport. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baseball in Cologne-Müngersdorf |
Aachener Straße 800 Müngersdorf Cologne, NRW 50259 Germany http://www.colognecardinals.de |
Founded in 1993, the Cologne Cardinals have become a traditional team. Their name is well known in German baseball which is not just due to the fact that they have 170 members and are represented in 8 leagues. Today they are one of the biggest German baseball and softball teams. The team's aim in the first men's team is to get from the 2nd national league north back into the first national league. The Cardinals play their games in the renovated Reitstadion, which is today the biggest baseball field in Germany - it is even comparable to a US baseball field. The stadium is to be found at Aachener Straße 800, Cologne-Müngersdorf. The biggest success of the men's team was winning the German Baseball Championships in 1990. The team is always looking for new recruits. If you're interested, you can observe a training session and undertake a practice training session with no obligation. The yearly membership subscription is EUR 115 for children and teenagers up to 15, and EUR 140 for adults. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cologne cathedral |
Hauptbahnhof Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany +49 221 92 58 47 30 http://www.koelner-dom.de |
Described by UNESCO as 'a masterpiece of gothic architecture', the Kölner Dom was declared a world heritage site in 1996. The construction of the gothic cathedral took 632 years, and when it was finally completed in 1880, it was the world's tallest building. The Dom stands an imposing 157m high and you will need to be in good shape if you want to climb one of the towers, although the view from the top is definitely worth the effort. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swimming |
Am Baggerfeld Esch Cologne, NRW 50767 Germany +49 221 590 6363 |
Awaiting you is a supervised lake, with a separate area for non-swimmers, loungers for rent and a good shop with outside cafeteria. Where you will find everything you need in way of refreshments. The lake is open during the school holidays from 10a. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Theme park in Brühl |
Berggeiststraße 31 Cologne, NRW 50321 Germany +49 2232 3 6200 http://www.phantasialand.de |
Phantasialand proudly calls itself 'Europe's most unique theme park'. The wild water rapids, mystery castle, Hollywood tour, space centre and Colorado adventure are just some of the attractions. Everything is located in a large, leafy park which is almost worthy of a visit in itself. Restaurants such as Alt Berlin, Don Pedro and Chinatown offer a variety of food and drink. Picnic areas are provided if you wish to bring your own, more affordable snacks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A wide open space |
Kreuznacher Straße/Kierberger Straße Raderberg Cologne, NRW 50968 Germany |
The Vorgebirgspark is seldom empty in summer. Walking on the grass is allowed and the inhabitants of Cologne take full advantage of the opportunity. Whether you want to jog, to cycle or just to relax, everything is possible. Children are catered for by the play-area in the south of the park, and in the north there is a popular paddling-pool. The park, which was laid out at the beginning of the 19th century, also has a rose garden, a herb-garden and stands of trees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A museum open to the skies. |
Gut Leidenhausen Porz Cologne, NRW 51147 Germany +49 2203 39 9867 |
The Haus des Waldes in Gut Leidenhausen is worth a visit by all nature-lovers. There are explanations, for the scientifically-minded, of the ecological circulation of the forest, and of what woodland ecosystems are to be found near the Rhine. One area of the museum is also dedicated to the infamous disappearance of the forests. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Safe haven for rare fruit-trees. |
Gut Leidenhausen Porz-Wahn Cologne, NRW 51147 Germany +49 22033 9987 |
The Obstmuseum in Gut Leidenhausen shows how many types of fruit trees are threatened with extinction. Many varieties are vanishing from the landscape, since planting concentrates on those types which yield the most fruit. The Obstmuseum attempts to keep these varieties from disappearing totally. Whatever the weather, visitors are advised to wear sensible footwear, since the museum is open-air. Visitors are welcome to try the apples and pears. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swimming lake in the north of Cologne |
Stallagsbergweg Seeberg / Fühlingen Cologne, NRW 50769 Germany +49 221 279 1850 |
Welcome to Cologne's largest lake where lifeguards are always on duty. Swimming passes and pure sport are offered on this 5000qm complex. Bored of swimming then go to one of the islands, Beach-Volleyball, Table Tennis and a playground for the kids are on offer. Reductions are available for children, the disabled and early birds! Watch out for the many different summer events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The fast track into the future. |
Bahnhofstraße Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen 50667 Germany +49 (0)180 599 6633 http://www.hauptbahnhof-muench... |
Cologne's Hauptbahnhof is Germany's most important station. Approximately 200 000 people travel through the station each day. Given the Hauptbahnhof's importance, it is not surprising that the super-high-speed train Thalys to Paris runs from Cologne. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Imposing column which is also used by free climbers |
Domplatz Innenstadt Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany +49 (0)221 2213 0400 (Tourismus) |
The ten metre high monolith made from Portuguese granite rises up above the Roncalliplatz in front of the Kölner Dom alone. The column was a gift to the city of Cologne from Lions Club in 1984 and was designed and erected by the artist Heinz Mack. The column reminds one a little of the archaic Kalernder buildings and has the effect of a giant sundial. Much to the regret of the city, it's also often used for free climbing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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bridge nicknamed "mouse trap" |
Hauptbahnhof (Innenstadt/Deutz) Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany |
Already in the mid-19th century there was a bridge connecting the two banks of the Rhein near to the Kölner Dom. This bridge was jokingly known to the inhabitants of the city as the Muusfall - the Mousetrap. At the beginning of the 20th century, it had to give way to the Hohenzollernbrücke, a half-timbered arch bridge which was designed to carry the railway. Although the was destroyed in 1945 during the last few days of the Second World War, it was later rebuilt and improved. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Landscapes in miniature |
Düsseldorfer Straße Teil des Carl-Duisberg-Parks / Leverkusen Cologne, NRW 51061 Germany |
In the Flittard district, the visitor can enjoy the miniature landscaping of the Japanese gardens. The gardens are admittedly quite a long way out of the city centre on the right-hand side of the Rhine, but it is certainly worth the detour. These magnificent gardens are part of the Carl-Duisberg-Park, which belongs to Leverkusen, and contain blossoming camelias, magnolias and flowering cherry-trees. The gardens are divided into different areas; a tea-garden, a landscape garden and the miniature landscape. The visitor wanders under red gateways and over bridges, past Buddhas, dragons and ducks(both live and in bronze). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old and modern arts and crafts |
Pariser Platz 1 Chorweiler Cologne, NRW 50675 Germany +49 221 2212 1405 |
Since 1981, this collection has been located in Chorweiler. Kasimir Hagen, a small and unimportant post office clerk, has collected antiquities throughout his life. He rummaged in Antique Shops even in 1907 when he arrived in Cologne and went to auctions to find rare objects. 107 art objects dating from all eras and originating from Western art and the Middle Ages up to the present day are on display here. These include paintings, sculptures, furniture and art and crafts. Tours through the municipal library in Chorweiler are available by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swimming and relaxing in Mediterranean flair |
Saaler Mühle 1 Bergisch-Gladbach Cologne, NRW 51429 Germany +49 2204 2020 http://www.mediterana.de |
The Mediterana is decorated in a southern style - summer and the sea reign eternal here. The elegant Mediterranean style is made stronger by the Spanish, Andalucian and Mauritian elements in the buildings. There is an Andalucian sweat centre in the Wellness Centre, as well as a Mauritian swimming pool and an original natural Berber tent to meditate in. Concoctions of natural herbs are brewed up in the Herbal area. The Sport and Fitness centre is also a place to go - everything from aqua jogging and pool gymnastics to a personal trainer is on offer here. The Whirlpool and massage section allows you to daydream while the children are well looked after in the creche. The prices are affordable - if you come here only to swim. It is relatively easy to get here from Cologne. Take the Railway line no.1 to Rudolfplatz or Neumarkt. Take a look at the website beforehand, to increase your enthusiasm to come here! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Resting place for the living and dead |
Aachener Straße Cologne, NRW 50933 Germany http://www.melatenfriedhof.de |
It was Napoleon himself who in 1800 ordered that all burials should take place outside the city walls - in accordance with the burial traditions of Ancient Rome. As a result of this, the new central cemetery was opened on the site of a disused lepers' house a decade later. The name Melaten is taken from the French 'malade' or 'sick'. The cemetery contains numerous old trees which are home to all kinds of birdlife, and between the trees lie two centuries-worth of graves and tombs, including many of the city's best known inhabitants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The world's largest cable bridge during the 20's |
Mülheimer Straße (Riehl, Mülheim) Cologne, NRW Germany |
At the time of its inauguration in 1929 this was the largest cable bridge in the world. Its bold design was entrusted to the architect Adolf Abel by Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. The bridge was to replace the Hindenburgbrücke in linking the banks of the Rhine between Riehl and Mühlheim. The Mülheimer bridge was also destroyed in the War, and rebuilt in 1951. The arch of the bridge is 315 metres long. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A fountain displaying symbols of success |
Mülheimer Freiheit (Krahnenstraße) Cologne, NRW 51063 Germany |
The three boys depicted on the Wilhelmiabrunnen hold the insignia of economic success in their hands. The cog and cable drum depict industrial success, the book and parcel symbolise the various branches of trade and the scythe and sheaf of corn stand for the achievements of the farmers. The artist Wilhelm Albermann depicted in this sculpture from the end of the 19th century the self-assurance of the bourgeoisie. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Holograms, lights and computer graphics |
Pletschmühlenweg 7 Pulheim Cologne, NRW 50259 Germany +49 2238 5 1054 |
The Museum for Holography and new visual mediums was founded by Matthias Lauk in 1979 as the first of its kind. Up to 1000 exhibits are constantly displayed in changing exhibitions. Among them is included the most extensive hologram collections in the world which is completed with a wide range of light and sound objects. Other areas of the exhibition include computer generated holograms and multiplex holography. Part of the collection are permanently exhibited alongside the changing exhibitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports, Music, & More |
Aachener Strasse 999 Cologne 50933 Germany +49 221 7161 6150 http://www.stadt-koeln.de/bezi... |
Cologne's central stadium goes by many names, the most traditional being Müngersdorf Stadion, although it's also known as the RheinEnergie Stadion and the FIFA World Cup Stadium Cologne. Home to the city's RheinEnergie soccer team, the stadium was originally built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1975. The stadium also features numerous other sports facilities, a soccer museum, offers tours, and is a popular venue for large concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Public swimming pool at the stadium |
Aachener Straße 999 Grandstand east/entrance 9 Cologne, NRW 50933 Germany +49 (0)221 7161 6150 http://www.stadion-koeln.de/ |
Here lots of relaxation, fitness and fun has been offered to visitors since 1923. The swimming pool is divided into eight different pools: a 50 metre pool for sports swimmers, a separate diving platform with different boards - a 10 metre tower among them - and an extra Baby Pool for the young ones. For your entertainment there is a slide, table tennis table, basketball net, and a beach volleyball area. You can hire sun beds for EUR 2.5. During school holidays the swimming pool opens at 10am on working days. Entrance prices are EUR 2.50 for adults and there are concessions for children, students and early birds. The same prices still apply, but it's a little extra something where animation and fun for the whole family are offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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19th century telegraph station |
Egonstraße 152 Flittard Cologne, NRW 51061 Germany +49 221 66 2388 / +49 221 62 1200 |
The Optical Telegraph Station in Flittard was restored in 1973 and is one of the last stations of the Royal Prussian Government of 1832. The Prussian Optical Telegraph network started from the observatory in Berlin and came to Cologne via Potsdam and Magdeburg. There were 55 stations then and the Flittard one, just like the others, needed a good view and daylight to receive signals or send them back. The architecture reminds one of Classicism in the first half of the nineteenth century. The station is open by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City of the media. |
Aachener Str. 1036 Junkersdorf Cologne, NRW 50858 Germany +49 (0)221 456 3655 http://www.rtl.de |
Cologne: city of the media. The city of Cologne presents itself as a centre of international film and television production. This is not far from the truth. At present, seven radio and television stations have established themselves in the city. RTL was the first commercial television company to begin the production and transmission of its programmes from Cologne in 1984. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A treasure-trove of old locomotives. |
Robert-Perthel-Strasse (Longericherstrasse) Cologne, NRW 51105 Germany http://www.rimkoeln.de/ |
In 1987 the Rheinische Industriebahn-Museum found its home in the old Köln-Nippes goods railway station. The aim of the museum is to preserve old working engines and other railway vehicles for posterity. The collection includes a narrow-gauge locomotive from 1937, which was used to clear the rubble from the Kölner Dom. A British military hospital wagon from the Second World War is also on display. The museum has no fixed opening hours. At Easter and Whitsun it holds open days. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vaults from Roman Times |
Aachener Straße 1328 Weiden Cologne, NRW 50859 Germany |
The Roman burial chambers were discovered in 1843 during excavation work by Cologne's Dombaumeister (building master). They were made accessible to the public as soon as in 1845 and underwent restoration between 1976 and 1979. The chambers were built in the middle of the second century and were originally a suitable place to store urns. Only later, in the 3rd century, were the bodies of the dead interred in the chambers. The marble sarcophagus, which can be seen inside the chambers today, used to sit on top of the vault. The burial chambers belong, in all probability, to one of the old Roman Estates. The chambers are 5.5m below ground and contain detailled replicas of a bed, chair and wicker chair. Tours: Tours through the burial chamber can be booked on request by phoning the Roman-Germanic Museum on +49 221 221 2304. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swimming, Sauna and Leisurecentre |
Broch 8 Kuerten Cologne, NRW 51515 Germany +49 2268 9 0319 |
This leisure centre, open all year-round with a sauna and swimming complex, is guaranteed not to be boring. Long slides, two children's pools and a paddling pool are sure to keep the little ones entertained. For adults, there is the outdoor complex with heated pools and loungers, as well as a wonderful sauna area and relaxation oasis for the colder days of the year. Make a pit stop at the large restaurant, which can fulfil just about every wish. The normal all-day fee for adults is (EUR 6), for children (EUR 4). From Monday to Friday there is a special family tariff for (EUR 15). Tuesday is ladies' sauna day. A 75 minute short swim is offered for (EUR 3) for adults, (EUR 2) for children. If using public transport, take advantage of the Spar-Kombi Ticket for further reductions on entrance and bus fares! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Romantic artificial lake for relaxation and fun |
Vingster Ring Vingst Cologne, NRW 51107 Germany +49 221 279 1860 http://www.koelnbaeder.de |
Here in Vingst you'll have fun and find relaxation in a picturesque Open air Swimming Pool. The Baggersee is surrounded by wild plants and has many floating islands. If you want to occupy yourself with a sporty activity, then you'll find a football area and a beach volleyball field. You can hire a sun bed for (EUR 2.50). Single entrance prices vary between (EUR 0.50-2.50) for children and adults. There are concessions for early birds and students. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Home of the Duke of Schall |
Burgallee 2 Porz-Wahn Cologne, NRW 51127 Germany |
On the south-eastern border of Cologne lies the Schloss Wahn, which was originally designed as a moated castle in the 14th century. In the mid-18th century, the Grafen (Earls) family Schall transformed the castle into a palace. It used to be a leisure palace, similar to Schloss Benrath in Düsseldorf. Today the water palace can be used all year round, and serves as a manor house. The owner have changed several times over the centuries. Since 1820 it belongs to the Freiherren (Barons) Eltz-Rübenach.The building now houses the Theaterwissenschaftliche Sammlung of Cologne University. Review © 2007, Wcities |