Koln/Cologne suggestions
Jan 30, 2008 | 9:36 am
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Koln/Cologne suggestions
I will be in Koln for < 24 hours on a Sunday as part of a mileage run ... I would appreciate restaurant recommendations in the downtown area as well as any sights/visits other than the usual "must see" list. Thanks in advance.
Jan 30, 2008 | 10:09 am
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Also check out the most beautiful church in Germany, the Cologne Cathedral.
And the best: You will be there for the Cologne Carnival - the biggest in Europe!
Jan 30, 2008 | 10:35 am
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Walking across the river bridge is pretty nice. If you are a train buff, there are often ICE-3s cruising in and out of the train station, as well as the container vessels floating down the Rhein river..
The Dom (Cathedral) is a must see.
I'm a big Koelsch fan. As was mentioned earlier, it is served in a .2 liter glass, but it is a very fresh and good tasting beer. It is similar to a pilsner without the bitterness.
You are also about 30 minutes from Duesseldorf, which is a nice city in its own right.
The Dom (Cathedral) is a must see.
I'm a big Koelsch fan. As was mentioned earlier, it is served in a .2 liter glass, but it is a very fresh and good tasting beer. It is similar to a pilsner without the bitterness.
You are also about 30 minutes from Duesseldorf, which is a nice city in its own right.
Jan 30, 2008 | 11:42 am
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Restaurant Brewer Mühlen Kölsch. Typical food of the region and great beer. Address: Heumarkt 6. I think even Bill Clinton ate there once. The Heumarkt is known by everyone, so easy to find.
Just one warning. This weekend is Carneval Weekend. Cologne is one of he biggest Carneval cities in Germany. All restaurants and pubs will be full with cheerfull and later the evening drunk people.
Just one warning. This weekend is Carneval Weekend. Cologne is one of he biggest Carneval cities in Germany. All restaurants and pubs will be full with cheerfull and later the evening drunk people.
Last edited by flyingfkb; Jan 30, 2008 at 11:50 am Reason: Carneval warning!
Jan 30, 2008 | 1:02 pm
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Cologne also has a chocolate museum if that's to your interest. Forget about he typical Cologne restaurants for that weekend. There is no way you gonna make it in, the Carnival guys will always be faster. A lot of heavy drinking starting tomorrow morning at 11:11 a.m.
Have fun though.
Have fun though.
Jan 30, 2008 | 1:10 pm
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A very good restaurant is Bobotie nearby Neumarkt. Excellent food, English menu and I doubt "too Carnival crowded"
Just google the internet or Flyertalk about it. I posted about it once in here...
Just google the internet or Flyertalk about it. I posted about it once in here...
Jan 30, 2008 | 10:54 pm
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Call them the second you get to your hotel.... Usually it takes a bit to get a table, you can't just show up. But "outsiders" have better chances than people from Cologne on short notice.
Jan 30, 2008 | 11:01 pm
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I saw Queen's We Will Rock you in Cologne last weekend. It was fantastic. Most of the songs were sung in English. The dialogue was in German, but easy to follow.
http://www.wewillrockyou.de/
http://www.wewillrockyou.de/
Jan 30, 2008 | 11:10 pm
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check out the Roman museum
Plus, the museum is downtown, right by the Cathedral and central train station, so its very convenient when you're just there for a day.
Bob
PS: And drink some Koelsch, its well worth it
Jan 31, 2008 | 1:54 am
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The trad brewpubs are likely to be packed to the gills with jolly Karneval people. If you want to eat a bite better head elsewhere, like the South African restaurant mentioned.
Some good eateries also tend to close down over the peak Karneval period as main demand is for Frikadelle and Currywurst.
Downtown maybe the Friesenstrasse/Friesenplatz area would be a good place to find a bit wider choice.
Some good eateries also tend to close down over the peak Karneval period as main demand is for Frikadelle and Currywurst.
Downtown maybe the Friesenstrasse/Friesenplatz area would be a good place to find a bit wider choice.