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Cologne by train

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Cologne, a historic city on the Rhine River, is best known for its towering Gothic cathedral. The Cologne Chocolate Museum and Roman-Germanic Museum reveal the city’s rich history, while its bustling old town offers vibrant beer halls and local Kölsch beer. Cologne’s lively cultural scene and architectural treasures make it a dynamic and welcoming destination.

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Cologne train holidays

  • Cologne short break

    Cologne

    One of Germany’s most diverse cities, with a bounty of museums that range from chocolate to perfume, modern art to Roman history.

  • Beyond Berlin

    Dresden, Berlin, Paris, Cologne

    Experience the new direct daytime train from Paris to Berlin, before heading onward to Dresden markets and galleries and Cologne for strolls along the Rhine.

  • Brussels, Cologne and Rotterdam

    Rotterdam, Brussels, Cologne

    Enjoy slow, multi-stop travel on this round trip to Cologne, pausing in the Brussels and Rotterdam.

Activities and neighbourhoods in Cologne

  • Brüsseler Platz

    Spend an evening in bustling Brüsseler Platz, where you'll be able to sample many a local beer in the bars on the square.

  • Rhein-Seilbahn

    Admire Cologne from above on the Rhein-Seilbahn cablecar, which runs from Kölner Seilbahn right across the River Rhine.

  • Kölner Dom

    Circle the famous cathedral, Kölner Dom, to admire its intricate stonework and flying buttresses. It's spires dominate the skyline, and if you're feeling brave you can climb 533 steps up south tower.

  • Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln

    Wander around Cologne's impressive botanical gardens, the Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln, and discover some of the 10,000 or more species of plant that call it home.

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