Guidebook for Köln

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Guidebook for Köln

Essentials

Best value grocery shopping with fresh produce and quality food
129 locals recommend
ALDI SÜD
181-185 Venloer Str.
129 locals recommend
Best value grocery shopping with fresh produce and quality food
German version of Walmart
27 locals recommend
Kaufland Köln-Ehrenfeld
9 Thebäerstraße
27 locals recommend
German version of Walmart

Everything Else

Best post office in town with their own bank
6 locals recommend
Postbank Filiale
38 Gereonstraße
6 locals recommend
Best post office in town with their own bank

Sightseeing

The "Kölner Dome" UNESCO site - simply an amazing monument of achievement by mankind
63 locals recommend
Domplatte
2 Domkloster
63 locals recommend
The "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
18 locals recommend
Cologne City Hall
2 Rathauspl.
18 locals recommend
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
108 locals recommend
Hohenzollern Bridge
108 locals recommend
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

The most entertaining museum of contemporary art
317 locals recommend
Museum Ludwig
Heinrich-Böll-Platz
317 locals recommend
The most entertaining museum of contemporary art
Personal favorite - fine art and old masters mixed with thick Cologne history (a must see)
75 locals recommend
Wallraf-Richartz Museum
40 Obenmarspforten
75 locals recommend
Personal 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.
273 locals recommend
Cologne Chocolate Museum
1A Am Schokoladenmuseum
273 locals recommend
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.
A very special place for the city - learn about how the Cologne people live and love through their traditional Karneval festivals
8 locals recommend
Kolner Karnevalsmuseum
134 Maarweg
8 locals recommend
A 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.
22 locals recommend
Il Gelato di Ferigo
32 Goltsteinstraße
22 locals recommend
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.
My favorite Tapas in Cologne. A seafood lover must try their pan-sautéed squid "Tintenfisch" and Sardines
10 locals recommend
La Esquina
41 Severinstraße
10 locals recommend
My 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.
46 locals recommend
Gaststätte Lommerzheim
18 Siegesstraße
46 locals recommend
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.
Best Indonesian fine dining in town. Makes a perfect date.
33 locals recommend
Bali Restaurant
2 Brüsseler Pl.
33 locals recommend
Best Indonesian fine dining in town. Makes a perfect date.
A wonderful street with local breakfast at Café Café and other great coffee places.
Venloer Straße
Venloer Straße
A wonderful street with local breakfast at Café Café and other great coffee places.
Second best Döner Kebap in town
6 locals recommend
Zülpicher Döner
17 Zülpicher Pl.
6 locals recommend
Second best Döner Kebap in town
Best valued and most delicious Lebanese restaurant in town
Habibi Lebanese Restaurant
28 Zülpicher Straße
Best valued and most delicious Lebanese restaurant in town
Yummy cakes and coffee in a great atmosphere
27 locals recommend
Jaely’s Cafe & Restaurant
252 Venloer Str.
27 locals recommend
Yummy cakes and coffee in a great atmosphere
a very good sit-down Turkish place
7 locals recommend
Antep Mangal
357 Venloer Str.
7 locals recommend
a very good sit-down Turkish place
Best Turkish wood grill in town (for takeout or fast-eating)
64 locals recommend
Kebapland
385 Venloer Str.
64 locals recommend
Best Turkish wood grill in town (for takeout or fast-eating)
Best Persian cuisine in town. Affordable and super friendly staff.
Sadaf
20 Jahnstraße
Best Persian cuisine in town. Affordable and super friendly staff.
Best Thai place in town (in my opinion) - authentic and reasonably priced.
62 locals recommend
Krua Thai 1 - Belgisches Viertel
40-42 Brüsseler Str.
62 locals recommend
Best Thai place in town (in my opinion) - authentic and reasonably priced.
Best Vietnamese place in town (no added MSG, yeah!!!).
23 locals recommend
LU Vietnamese Cuisine
21 Hohenstaufenring
23 locals recommend
Best Vietnamese place in town (no added MSG, yeah!!!).

Entertainment & Activities

A very special zoo with interesting collections and setup - fun for all
149 locals recommend
Zoologischer Garten Köln
173 Riehler Str.
149 locals recommend
A very special zoo with interesting collections and setup - fun for all