Originally Posted by
Smid
The scenery on the train up to Cologne is lovely though, consider that as an option as option jaw for the way back.
Are there options for unlimited local rail day trips (a Bayern ticket, I think)? Taking the train up and down the Rhine, stopping at little towns in between the main cities was something I did a while ago. Strolling along the river, having a beer in a local place (though be prepared to have people look at you like you are lost

was a fun way to spend a day.