City Guide Cologne
Viva Colonia!
Paris has the Eiffel Tower, Vienna the Ferris Wheel and Berlin the Brandenburg Gate. And what does Cologne have? Cologne has its cathedral, the church Groß Sankt Martin and the historic city hall. The city also has a cable car across the Rhine, a distinct beer culture and a fifth season: carnival.
With Eurowings, there are direct flights from Klagenfurt to Cologne/Bonn every Monday and Friday starting 02 May 2025.
Only an 80-minute flight from Klagenfurt away, the Rhine metropolis offers numerous opportunities for culture lovers: in addition to the world-famous architectural masterpieces already mentioned, the alleyways of the old town are also home to numerous museums, such as the "Roman-Germanic Museum", the "Museum Ludwig" and the "Farina Fragrance Museum", as well as many monuments and fountains, such as the "Tünnes und Schäl" or the "Heinzelmännchenbrunnen".
And then there's the beer. No matter which district you're in, the next pub where the Köbes will serve you a glass of Kölsch is never far away.
Cologne Cathedral
When it comes to Cologne Cathedral, the saying "good things take time" applies in two senses. On the one hand, because the construction of the imposing Gothic building took over 600 years, and on the other hand, because you should take plenty of time to visit it. From the cathedral treasury in the old vaults to the viewing platform on the south tower, there is plenty to marvel at. Among other things, the largest free-swinging church bell in the world.
Real Kölsch
Cologne offers beer enjoyment in Rhine culture. In numerous breweries throughout the city, but especially between the cathedral, the town hall and the Rhine promenade, the traditional top-fermented beer is brewed, which has achieved worldwide fame as "Kölsch". It is drunk in the typical "Kölsch-Stange", and often in large quantities. Our tip: drink some water in between and make sure you have a proper base. For example, with Halver Hahn.
Belgian Quarter
In the Belgian Quarter around Brüssler Platz, Cologne shows its creative side and presents itself as young, urban and multicultural. Here, small boutiques and concept stores line up with hip scene restaurants and numerous galleries - and there is a cosy café to relax in on every corner. Perfect for strolling, especially if you have a thing for fashion and design.