Cologne has been a popular travel destination for centuries.

Trading and travel along the Rhine was vibrant even in Roman times. Medieval pilgrims used to flock to Cologne Cathedral, now a World Heritage site, to worship at the shrine of the Three Holy Kings supposedly containing some of their remains.

While the cathedral has not lost its allure, Cologne is an ethnically diverse, bustling modern city today with about a million inhabitants.
There are many museums and churches, a vibrant cultural and night life, and its pedestrian shopping areas are some of the busiest in the country.

To make the most of your stay, check out the Cologne Tourist Board web site for more information about sights and options like the “Welcome Card”.