2 days in Cologne Itinerary

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): examine the collection at Cologne Chocolate Museum, admire the masterpieces at Museum Ludwig, and then admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Hohenzollern Bridge, then take in panoramic vistas at Rhine Tower, then take a stroll through Konigsallee, and finally stop by Old Town (Altstadt).

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If you are flying in from Belgium, the closest major airports are Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Dortmund Airport and Weeze Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Cologne can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to go by car back home.