Koln Map, Germany

Koln History

Koln was probably founded in 39 BC by a Germanic tribe, the Ubii, on the banks of the Rhine River. Later the romans occupied the area due to strategic reason. For about a century, Oppidum Ubiorum was nothing more than a village with a Roman military camp next door. However, in 50 AD, the wife of the Roman emperor Claudius, herself born there, asked her husband to elevate the village to the status of city, or Colonia.... read more

Koln Sightseeing

Koln has a remarkable number of museums and galleries, and most of them are not your average fare. The Wallraf-Richartz Museum hosts art dating back from the Middle Ages, as well as more recent pieces. Kolumba, the art museum of the archbishopric of Koln, is a true feast for the eyes, comprised of medieval ruins, art and culture. Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum für Völkerkunde is an ethnological museum where you can find... read more

Koln Nightlife

There are many typical Rhineland dishes that can be sampled in Koln’s traditional pubs and restaurants. Some local filling and tasty delicacies include gouda cheese and rye bread sandwiches, fried black pudding with apple sauce and pig’s leg cooked in various ways. There is no shortage of eateries and breweries that serve food in addition to tap beer around the city centre. If you are looking for something upscale... read more

Koln Travel Guide

One thing that you'll find about Cologne is that it is a city of culture.  Berlin and Bonn are cities of history, known because of the politics, while Hamburg and Munich are cities identified with bits and pieces of everything German.  Cologne on the other hand is almost purely a cultural and historical city and the overwhelming majority of its attractions from breathtaking architecture to fantastic museums are all... read more