Best Time To Visit Cologne

June July August

The peak travel months to Cologne are during the months of June, July, August.

Cologne is a city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral provides sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso.

Old town’s highlights include the circa-1861 Wallraf-Richartz Museum. The Schnütgen Museum displays medieval religious art within St. Cecilia’s Church. The waterfront Schokoladen Museum honors the art of chocolate-making, while the Fragrance Museum marks the 1709 birthplace of eau de Cologne. The Zoological Garden and Botanical Garden occupy parklands near the Kölner Seilbahn which is a cable car running across the Rhine.

Food of Germany

Blaue Zipfel

Blaue Zipfel (franconian sausages, cooked in vinegar with onions, carrots and spices)

Birnen

Birnen, Bohnen und Speck. Gekocht und fotografiert von Andreas Bemeleit.

Braunschweiger

Braunschweiger from Chef's Choice Meats, on muffin with cheese and mustard.

Bread

Pickled Eisbein

Pickled Eisbein, with Sauerkraut. Eisbein is heavily marbled meat covered with a thick layer of fat.

Bratwurst

Bratwurst Nürnberg style with sauerkraut served at the Kirwa in Sulzbach-Rosenberg (Germany)

Bread

Pickled Eisbein

Pickled Eisbein, with Sauerkraut. Eisbein is heavily marbled meat covered with a thick layer of fat.

Extrawurst

Extrawurst in der Stange und geräucherte Extrawurst aufgeschnitten

Map of Cologne