{"id":451781,"date":"2026-10-15T14:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cologne-germany-things-to-see-do\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T14:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:15:55","slug":"cologne-germany-things-to-see-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cologne-germany-things-to-see-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Cologne, Germany: 22 Things to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you arrive in Cologne expecting perfect fairy-tale medieval streets, you might be in for a bit of a shock. The old town was destroyed almost 90 percent during World War II<\/strong>, so most of today’s historic centre is actually a very careful post-war reconstruction. Cologne simply isn’t a picture-perfect city for that one flawless social media shot, but it’s a city that might not wow you at first glance<\/strong> \u2014 and yet after a few hours of wandering, it will quietly win your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 2026, however, I have one fairly significant piece of news regarding Cologne Cathedral<\/strong>, because for the first time in its long history, admission to the interior is now charged. From 1 July 2026, you’ll need to budget \u20ac12<\/strong>, which quite changes how you’ll plan your city tour and budget. Even so, there are still ways and times when you can visit certain parts of this breathtaking Gothic cathedral completely free of charge, if you know exactly which entrance to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve put together 22 tips<\/strong> I wouldn’t want to miss myself \u2014 from the most famous sights to places where mainly locals go. You’ll discover a world-unique collection of twelve Romanesque churches<\/strong>, outstanding museums hiding treasures from antiquity to pop art, and learn the proper etiquette for drinking the local beer. You’ll also find out how to avoid the disappointment of closed monuments, so you can enjoy your trip to western Germany to the fullest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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