Cologne


Cologne is not only one of Germanys oldest cities it is the oldest major city in Germany. The name Cologne stems from the Roman empire. It was called "Colonia" and in the year 50 A.D. "Colonia" became a city. Cologne is situated in Nordrhein-Westfalen. It has round about 1.017.700 inhabitants. Despite its size, Cologne has never lost its neighbourly character.

Some interesting facts about Cologne are:

  •  230 hotels with 17.000 beds
  •  60 national and international banks are domiciled in Cologne
  •  58 national and international insurance companies in Cologne
  •  Over 3.000 bars, restaurants and breweries
  •  More than 100 art galleries
  •  280 schools
  •  Round about 30 museums
  •  15 public swimming pools (outdoor and indoor)
  •  Average annual rainfall of 760 millimeters
  •  Average temperature per month ranges from 1 to 20 degrees Celsius
  •  More than 1.200 train arrivals per day

    • If you visit Cologne you probably will feel right at home. Cologne has a lot to offer for visitors. There a large number of cultural and historical treasures, world-famous museums and an active art scene. And above all there is a nice atmosphere.

    We would like to wish you a great time when visiting Cologne!