Guidebook for Köln
Essentials
Best value grocery shopping with fresh produce and quality food
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ALDI SÜD
181-185 Venloer Str.Best value grocery shopping with fresh produce and quality food
Kaufland Köln-Ehrenfeld
9 ThebäerstraßeGerman version of Walmart
Everything Else
Postbank Filiale
38 GereonstraßeBest post office in town with their own bank
Sightseeing
The "Kölner Dome" UNESCO site - simply an amazing monument of achievement by mankind
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Domplatte
2 DomklosterThe "Kölner Dome" UNESCO site - simply an amazing monument of achievement by mankind
A very special city hall with local stories sculpted as a part of the historical figures on the tower - try to really spot the odd ones with your camera zoom ;P
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Cologne City Hall
2 Rathauspl.A very special city hall with local stories sculpted as a part of the historical figures on the tower - try to really spot the odd ones with your camera zoom ;P
Spot rare locks in the shape of turtles and fish. Pink and her family installed a lock here in 2014, but it was then stolen :P
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Ponte Hohenzollern
Spot rare locks in the shape of turtles and fish. Pink and her family installed a lock here in 2014, but it was then stolen :P
Arts & Culture
Museu Ludwig
Heinrich-Böll-PlatzThe most entertaining museum of contemporary art
Personal favorite - fine art and old masters mixed with thick Cologne history (a must see)
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Museu Wallraf-Richartz
40 ObenmarspfortenPersonal favorite - fine art and old masters mixed with thick Cologne history (a must see)
Best chocolate museum in my book with a beautiful golden chocolate fountain to sample a heavenly moment in all senses imaginable. Very educational as well with good souvenirs.
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Museu do Chocolate de Colónia
1A Am SchokoladenmuseumBest chocolate museum in my book with a beautiful golden chocolate fountain to sample a heavenly moment in all senses imaginable. Very educational as well with good souvenirs.
A very special place for the city - learn about how the Cologne people live and love through their traditional Karneval festivals
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Kolner Karnevalsmuseum
134 MaarwegA very special place for the city - learn about how the Cologne people live and love through their traditional Karneval festivals
Food Scene
Most authentic Italian gelateria in Cologne with classic and bold flavors that will rock your world. Try to beat my personal record of 7 scoops!!! It is a bit far out, but an awesome bike ride.
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Il Gelato di Ferigo
32 GoltsteinstraßeMost authentic Italian gelateria in Cologne with classic and bold flavors that will rock your world. Try to beat my personal record of 7 scoops!!! It is a bit far out, but an awesome bike ride.
My favorite Tapas in Cologne. A seafood lover must try their pan-sautéed squid "Tintenfisch" and Sardines
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La Esquina
41 SeverinstraßeMy favorite Tapas in Cologne. A seafood lover must try their pan-sautéed squid "Tintenfisch" and Sardines
A must dine-in place after 5pm. My personal favorite Cologne beer from the Pfaffgen brewery is served here with the best dish in Cologne - "roasted beef" in the most unusual and delicious form.
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Gaststätte Lommerzheim
18 SiegesstraßeA must dine-in place after 5pm. My personal favorite Cologne beer from the Pfaffgen brewery is served here with the best dish in Cologne - "roasted beef" in the most unusual and delicious form.
Best Indonesian fine dining in town. Makes a perfect date.
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Bali Restaurant
2 Brüsseler Pl.Best Indonesian fine dining in town. Makes a perfect date.
Venloer Straße
Venloer StraßeA wonderful street with local breakfast at Café Café and other great coffee places.
Zülpicher Döner
17 Zülpicher Pl.Second best Döner Kebap in town
Habibi Lebanese Restaurant
28 Zülpicher StraßeBest valued and most delicious Lebanese restaurant in town
Yummy cakes and coffee in a great atmosphere
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Jaely’s Cafe & Restaurant
252 Venloer Str.Yummy cakes and coffee in a great atmosphere
Antep Mangal
357 Venloer Str.a very good sit-down Turkish place
Best Turkish wood grill in town (for takeout or fast-eating)
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Kebapland
385 Venloer Str.Best Turkish wood grill in town (for takeout or fast-eating)
Sadaf
20 JahnstraßeBest Persian cuisine in town. Affordable and super friendly staff.
Best Thai place in town (in my opinion) - authentic and reasonably priced.
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Krua Thai 1 - Belgisches Viertel
40-42 Brüsseler Str.Best Thai place in town (in my opinion) - authentic and reasonably priced.
Best Vietnamese place in town (no added MSG, yeah!!!).
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LU Vietnamese Cuisine
21 HohenstaufenringBest Vietnamese place in town (no added MSG, yeah!!!).
Entertainment & Activities
A very special zoo with interesting collections and setup - fun for all
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Zoológico de Colónia
173 Riehler Str.A very special zoo with interesting collections and setup - fun for all