I had a few hours before my flight and Museum Ludwig was the perfect activity to fill in that time…read more This place is massive (3 floors!), so wear your comfortable walking shoes as there is a giant staircase (elevators too of course). It's next to the main train station as well, so it's a great spot to burn time before a flight or train. I only had about 2 hours and it wasn't enough--give yourself the full afternoon or at least 3 hours! They offer a free service desk for jackets and purses. However, don't bring a large tote--they have a strict size limit and you'll have to leave it at the desk. Even if you aren't an "art person," the sheer variety here from Pop Art to Surrealism keeps it from feeling boring. Each room felt well-curated and combined with the high ceilings, there was an openness that allowed each art piece to breathe and have it's moment. Do not sleep on the gift shop. I found some nice trinkets for my desk and souvenirs for friends + family.

Museum Ludwig is the most popular museum in Cologne on TripAdvisor and one of the top attractions…read moreoverall in the city, and for good reason. I stopped by on a Sunday evening for two hours before they closed. Ideally, you'd like to spend 3-4 hours here, especially if you do the audio guide. Museum Ludwig is Cologne's preeminent museum of contemporary art. You'll find works of art from pretty much every major artist who painted in this style. Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Paul Klee, Piet Mondrian, Rene Magritte, etc. It's a feast of riches so I'm only scratching the surface. Beyond the quality of the art, something else I care about at museums is how the exhibitions are laid out. Here, it's intuitive. It's pretty easy to go from room to room without worrying about missing something. Some museums aren't laid out in the best way logistically---Museum Ludwig is. There are three floors. Start at the top and then make your way down. Outside of the layout and the artwork, the final piece for me is comfort. You have that here, too. There's air conditioning which certainly is not a guarantee in Europe. You have free lockers. You have free WiFi. Well done all-around. If you're visiting Cologne, Museum Ludwig should definitely be part of your itinerary.

Interesting to see Roman ruins underneath a German city, but since Cologne was a provincial…read morecapital, there they are! This is an underground excavation of the governor's residence, and if you're a fan of ancient history then it's worth the €3,50. For that matter, even if you're not a huge history fan, it's a unique feature of Cologne and probably worth it. There is only one small room of displays, and they are almost all in German, but they appear to be quite professionally done. There is also a stretch of Roman sewer tunnel you can walk though; while interesting there aren't any displays or anything in it, it's just a long hallway. The ruins themselves are in a huge room with a walkway running around and through it. The signs in this area are in both German and English. Not someplace you should expect to spend hours, but if you like this stuff you should probably upgrade to the €10 ticket that includes admission to the Romisch Germanische Museum (next to the cathedral) that has a lot more displays.

The praetorium was the residencs of the roman proconsul in Köln (…read moreCOLONIA CLAVDIA ARA AGRIPPINENSIVM). It was the military and civil administration department of the roman province "Niedergermanien". Today you can look at the ruins that are located under a house in the " Kleine Budengasse". Probably that is only interesting for people who are interested in roman history and/or archaeology. I think all other people can save the EUR 2,50 for the entry...

On a long night in Cologne, before going to an EDM concert, I stopped by Papa Joe's for a drink on…read morea Saturday night. Located in a really cool area of Cologne, surrounded by bars, restaurants, and good vibes, what originally attracted me to Papa Joe's is that it's a jazz bar. I love me some jazz. Ambiance (4/5): When I think of a jazz club, I have a picture in my head. An upscale experience, dimly lit, with comfortable seating. Papa Joe's is not that at all. Think of it as a casual New Orleans bar. The stage is at the end of the bar close to the bathroom. The ground level is pretty narrow, with some seating and a long bar. Upstairs, there's some seating overlooking the ground floor. This is where I sat and it was a nice vantage point to watch the festivities. They have live music almost every day of the week with different bands performing. Unfortunately, the one playing when I attended wasn't jazz at all. It was funk. Not what I was expecting, and overall, the band wasn't great. Despite the music being a miss on this evening, I do like the vibes at Papa Joe's. Service (4.5/5): My waiter did a great job greeting me upstairs, taking my order promptly, and offering recommendations. Friendly and efficient---exactly what I look for in a service experience. No complaints. Food (N/A): I had dinner prior so I was on a liquid diet. Drinks (4/5): Papa Joe's has a long list of cocktails, including New Orleans classics like the hurricane. Mine packed a punch, which I always appreciate. Most of the cocktails are on the tropical/fruity side. Nice selection overall. Plus beer and everything else you would expect at a full bar. The menu tells you the history behind Papa Joe's which is pretty cool. An interesting spot for sure in Germany, and one that I enjoyed, although it was much different than what I expected.

Started off at 12:30; we were a party of 8. Beers came out quickly. I ordered a goulash. The wife…read moreordered a pork knuckle. The goulash was awesome a bit more like a stew. The one in Hungary was more soupier. The meat was a bit tough but good with paprika, potatoes and peppers The pork knuckle was soft and tender. It was well cooked. The sauerkraut was good. We both would order the pork again, but I would try a different soup not the goulash, but the pea soup. This place was worth visiting. We were going to eat at Peter Brauhaus first but glad we came here.

This place is quite incredible. With all the possibilities the Flora offers I can see why it is…read moresuch a popular place for parties, food or a nice walk. Many companies rent the Flora for the day or for a few hours. A great way to impress your guests because of the beauty of the Flora. The service here is top notch from when you walk in until you leave. The food they serve at the parties is amazing. With the taste and variety you will not go hungry. The nice little cafe in the back is very comfortable and let's you sit outside and enjoy the sights. The Garden is beautiful. Takes about an hour to walk the entire garden and admire the varieties of flowers. You can also get a lunch basket and have yourself a very nice picnic. A great place to visit and a must for any garden lover.

June 22nd 2025. One of the first days of our 14-day Viking Grand European river cruise…read more We were docked nearby on the Rhine River and decided to spend a few hours outside cologne at the flower and botanic garden next to a palace. Could not go inside the palace but we're able to walk the grounds free of charge. Beautifully landscape grounds with pathways through the grassy grounds. Flowers and abundance blooming in June during the Great heatwave of 2025 in Europe. Plenty of roses in full bloom with peak coloring. No problem using the bathrooms as free of charge unlike our visits to bathrooms and other European countries such as Britain and France.

Awesome place to be in Cologne def. one of the most interesting places in town…read more Entering Odonien, you're crossing the border of this independent art-space, theatre, atelier, showroom, party-stage the kingdom of Odo Rumpf a well known artist with good reputation and always being kind and helpful to those who deserve to be seen, heard and recognised!

Even if i have been there many many times, i still don't understand all the hype. I don't really…read morelike this place, the security staff is just a bunch of ... aggressive big ... dudes. The manager is also really a prick. I mean this one time there was sort of a problem with a random dude that allegedly threw a bottle, security came and they were instantly totally aggressive with the dude. Dude was totally calmed and said he had nothing to do with throwing bottles. They started to push him and tried to grab him, instinctively dude didn't let them, then security Gorillas were more aggressive. A bunch of people passing by started to stand there, take videos and stuff, scream at the security staff, of course the manager showed up. With a cocky attitude told the people to disperse or they'd be thrown out. Seriously? Afterwards, he started talking to the dude, dude told him that he didn't do anything, and recommended the manager to treat customers different, wow, big mistake, manager started telling that he's been doing that for X years and that he was very successful at it. That he was not going to tell him how to do his job, and that if he didn't like it, he could go somewhere else. Again, SERIOUSLY? Not because a place is today totally IN is going to be like that forever. If they're a bunch of... lousy hosts, people will start going somewhere else. But, i guess people try to fit in, be cool and say i go there, even if treated like crap, if you're a junkie and just go there to get wasted, well i can understand, otherwise, not really. Every time i end up here, i regret it.

My friend and I went on a quest to try as many of Köln's best beers at the best beer places…read more So after about 10 hours of drinking beer we wanted to have some fun and from our college days of playing darts in our dorm I wanted to come here and enjoy Happy Hour while playing some darts. For one game for two people is only 1 Euro and after about 2 hours of playing darts, drinking beer we wanted a cocktail to end the night right. I felt like a zombie after drinking all day and to get a Zombie Cocktail for only 4.50€ is quite good. Overall this place is quite large and there is plenty of games and activities to do here. I think for a group of friends looking for something to do this is a fun place to go but I would only go during Happy Hour.

The Pützchens Markt is a huge fair that runs for just 5 days beginning on the Friday before the 2nd…read moreweekend in September. It brings together hundreds of stalls where you can play carnival games, enjoy varieties of food (German classics such as Bratwurst and Currywurst, crépes, noodles, waffles and the usual delicious sweets). You'll even find a Bavarian beer hall to help you prep for Oktoberfest. There's a tonne of fun to be had with the many rides as well, ranging from several "house of horrors" to dodgem cars to spinning rides, shooting rides, roller coasters and the carnival classic strap-people-in-then-throw-them-around-and-spin-up-in-the-air craziness. All-in-all a great time for everyone! Weekends are typically crowded, as is the final evening with the fireworks show at 10pm. If you come for the final day (Tuesday), you'll enjoy some great bargains at the dutch-style plant auctions (pick up a bunch of house plants for your entire apartment for just a handful of Euro!). Entrance is free - just pay per ride (typically €2 - €7,50).

I saw the storefront while walking around Cologne in the morning and thought it sounded fun. I…read morethen reserved a seat online for a later show in English. When it starts, they take you into a little theater where the setting to the experience is explained in a theatrical way and you "meet" one of the main characters, the hatter. You then go into the fictional hat shop for a demo before the VR experience. This was very cool and also poignant. You get to see what Cologne looked like before it was turned to rubble during WW2. It's not long but a neat way to experience old Cologne.

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