Rock Your Layover: Cologne

Cologne, Germany in 1411

Have a layover coming up in Cologne? Wondering what you could do with your time?

Here's a little inspiration. We've gathered the following stories from those who have experienced a layover in Cologne. Learn what they did, if it was worth it, and their tips.

• First impressions of Cologne - Wunelle
• A lovely day's walk (in Cologne) - Wunelle
• 36 hours in Cologne - Cider With Rosie
• A walk through Cologne (photo edition) - Cider with Rosie
• Why and how to climb the Cologne Cathedral tower - My Vacation Itineraries
• The best museums in Cologne - My Vacation Itineraries
• Plagiarius Museum Sheds Light on Fakes and Imitations - NY Times
• 36 hours: Cologne, Germany - NY Times
• Cologne travel tips: Where to go and what to see in 48 hours - Independent
• Review of El-De Haus Nazi Museum in Cologne - Wunelle

Top 10 Tours
Prefer to pre-plan? Here are our top picks.
1. Private Tour: Cologne City Highlights
2. Highlights of Cologne Private 2-hour Walking Tour
3. Cologne Rhine River Dinner Cruise
4. Cologne Sightseeing Cruise
5. "Super Saver: Sightseeing Cruise and Meal at Hard Rock Cafe Cologne
6. Skip-the-Line Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Including Meal
7. Live Escape Game Show in Cologne
8. Cologne: 1.5-hour Ghost Tour Through the Old Town
9. Cologne Brewery Tour: Secrets of Kölsch
10. Cologne: Private 2-hour Brewery Tour


FREE COLOGNE
A few freebies...
FREE Cologne running routes - Map My Run
FREE Cologne self-guided walking tours - GPS My City
FREE self-guided walking tour - SOURCE
FREE Cologne walking tour - FreeWalkCologne
FREE Can You Handle It: Cologne Walking Tour - Free Tours Network
6 FREE interesting things to do in Cologne - My Vacation Itineraries


Getting Out and About in COLOGNE
Cologne / Bonn International Airport (CGN) transportation guide - IHateTaxis
KölnCard: Cologne City Pass with Free Transportation and Discounts
Cologne Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Rhine River Sightseeing Cruise


At the Airport
Prefer to stay at the airport? There's not really alot to do...but you could go shopping!
Services at Cologne / Bonn Airport - IHateTaxis
Shopping at Cologne / Bonn Airport
Cologne / Bonn Airport Sleeping Guide - Sleeping in Airports


Related resources
Cologne, a city bursting with life - Germany Simply Inspiring
Study in Cologne - Study in Germany, Land of Ideas
Cologne Cathedral - Unesco World Heritage Sites
Colgone Episode: Parts Unknown With Anthony Bourdain - Eater
Cologne Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Cologne