Cologne City Breaks

Köln, as it's known in German, is the country's fourth-largest city and a bustling cultural and historic metropolis on the banks of the beautiful Rhine river. Few other places can combine centuries old churches and roman ruins alongside high-rise skyscrapers and modern architecture quite like Cologne can. Take a walk along the Hohenzollern Bridge at sunset and you'll understand - the skyline from this vantage point is something that simply cannot be missed.

Founded by the Romans in 38 BC, the city has a wealth of fantastic attractions to explore, from the impressive Cathedral whose filigree spires dominate the skyline, to the multitude of cultural centres including the famous Ludwig Museum, Archaeological Zone with Jewish Museum and EL-DE Haus, the former Gestapo headquarters.

Cologne is a cultural melting pot, with up to twenty percent of the city made up of Turkish, Asian and African origin, which is demonstrated in the sheer variety of restaurants, bars and entertainment venues throughout the city. After sunset, Cologne comes alive, attracting night owls from all around to sample the unique charm and atmosphere of the area. Be sure to order a Kölsch beer, the city's locally brewed - and best loved - speciality.