Cologne: joie de vivre on the banks of the Rhine
In the shadow of the imposing cathedral, a UNESCO heritage site, and the true symbol of the city (along with the famous Eau de Cologne), you'll never be short of an excuse to wash down the Kölsch. Across the Rhine, Cologne is often praised for its joie de vivre and its festive spirit, which is seen at its best every year at its famous carnival.
Founded by the Romans (who called it Colonia), Germany's oldest city is a great European metropolis, open to the influences of its French, Dutch, and Belgian neighbours. And the city has more than a few museums of world-wide renown!
The Köln Messe, the exhibition hall, attracts some of Europe's most important trade fairs, and also contributes to making this city, which is so close to us, a real meeting of the ways.
Travel to Cologne with Thalys or ICE
Brussels-Cologne (via Liège), up to 6 times a day by Thalys, and 3 times by ICE.Tickets: on line, over the phone or at our train stations selling international tickets.
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Local
Tourist Information, cultural programme, events, conferences:
Koeln.de, Museums of Cologne, German Tourist Office
Exhibition Centre:
Köln Messe
Public Transport:
Kölner Verkehrsbetriebe
General Information:
Official website of the City of Cologne
