Three-Day City Experience Itinerary in Cologne

1. Day 1: Cologne Old Town
   Starting Point: Cologne Central Station
   Distance: 1.2 km | 15 min walk

   Start your day by heading to the Cologne Old Town where you can find a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architecture. Visit the Cologne Cathedral — one of the most famous landmarks in Cologne, and take a tour to the top of the southern tower for stunning views of the city. Walk over the Hohenzollern Bridge to lock your love on the Rhine promenade. Take a break from sightseeing and have an enjoyable lunch at the medieval gem, Brauhaus Früh am Dom. After lunch, continue on to the Roman-Germanic Museum before ending your day exploring the colorful streets of Old Town.

2. Day 2: Ehrenfeld District and Museum Ludwig
   Starting Point: Friesenplatz Station
   Distance: 3.5 km | 20 min by tram + 20 min walk

   Today, explore the trendy Ehrenfeld District, where creativity meets alternative. Get onboard the tram to Hohenzollernring and head to ARTheater, which showcases new works of drama, concerts, and art shows. From ARTheater, walk straight to the Museum Ludwig — home to one of the most extensive art collection in the world. Have lunch at the museum cafe and rest your feet before continuing exploring more of the artworks. End your day with a food crawl on Kölner street food hotspot, Heliosplatz.

3. Day 3: Chocolate and Parks
   Starting Point: Ebertplatz Station
   Distance: 4.5 km | 20 min by tram + 10 min walk

   Indulge yourself in chocolate on your final day! Take the tram to Schokoladen Museum, where you'll learn all about the fascinating history of chocolate and have the opportunity to taste some unique chocolates by the famous German Chocolate brand Lindt. Next, take a stroll at the nearby Rheinpark with beautiful views of the Rhine river, fountains, and art sculptures surrounding the park. End your day at the Botanical Garden Flora — a beautiful oasis of nature and relaxation within the busy city of Cologne.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Cologne Cathedral (1-2 hours, free)
• Hohenzollern Bridge (20 min, free)
• Brauhaus Früh am Dom (1-2 hours, €15-30)
• Roman-Germanic Museum (2-3 hours, €6-10)
• ARTheater (2-3 hours, €15-20)
• Museum Ludwig (3-4 hours, €12-15)
• Heliosplatz (1-2 hours, €10-20)
• Schokoladen Museum (1-2 hours, €12-15)
• Rheinpark (1-2 hours, free)
• Botanical Garden Flora (1-2 hours, €3-7)
Total Estimated Costs: €63-129

Useful Tips

If you have more time to spare, consider these additions to your itinerary:
— Visit the modern and minimalist art museum, Museum Schnütgen
— Enjoy the view of the city from the observation deck of the KölnTriangle skyscraper.
— Attend a football match at the RheinEnergieStadion.
If you have less time available, consider these subtractions to your itinerary:
— Skip the Botanical Garden Flora and spend more leisurely time along Rhine promenade.
— Choose only one museum instead of visiting both Roman-Germanic Museum and Museum Ludwig.