3 days in Cologne Itinerary

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cologne: Deutsches Eck (German Corner) (in Koblenz), Eltz Castle (in Wierschem) and Aachen Cathedral (in Aachen). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cologne Cathedral, examine the collection at Chocolate Museum, bet on your favorite at Nurburgring, and take in the views from Hohenzollern Bridge.

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If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Düsseldorf Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Dortmund Airport and Weeze Airport. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can travel back home.