OmahaAudio Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'm going to be visiting Cologne, Germany in September so if anyone has any ideas on things to see or avoid I'd appreciate the information. I'm finally going to attend Photokina, which is something I've wanted to do for at least 40 years (Geek Vacation!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Omg, you have to see the Dome of course.me and my wife went By train from Stockholm to Nice, so we stopped in Cologne for just a couple of hours. We couldnt wander too far from the station and it was a late hour too, but we got to see the Dome... And i was just blown away by it. Totally awesome. Always wanted to go back and get a look inside, never had the time. Hope you have a good time in Germany! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Yeah, the Dome. Also, the Padlock Bridge (bring a spare to add!). Its near the Concert Hall. Fun fact, you cannot walk heavily, skate or bike over a large area of public forecourt while the opera or concert hall is in use, as they dont want the vibrations travelling through. I was there during the festive season so spent a lot of time at the Christmas markets. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Also, The El-D house is a must see. Prisoners of the Nazi regime scrawled and carved messages in the walls here, and it has been very well preserved. Chilling, and great historical documents and presentations. Also, Köln. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlimp Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Used to live there for about 7 years... can recommend the art museums: Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Museum Ludwig. The city itself only has a few beautiful spots, because after the war it looked like this: The weather is always terrible, even with sunshine - because it's kind of smoggy. The cultural possibilities are great, though. People are pretty nice in general. General info, tourist site in English: http://www.cologne.de/ Online Mag with all concerts and other events (one-stop ressource): http://www.stadtrevue.de/ One of my favorite places in Cologne was Café Storch (in the Aachener Strasse), kind of a small "mom & pop free jazz pub". But I haven't been there long time - don't sue me if it has turned into a hipster place. Enjoy your stay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungo Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Have a "Kölsch", that's a light beer which is served in 0.2 litre glasses and brewed in Cologne only. If your glass is empty the waiter will give you a new one without asking ... The city centre is full of nice and crowded taverns. Folks are very open and gentle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 BTW, be sure to find out what frequencies work there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 BTW, be sure to find out what frequencies work there... Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 " Why? " because. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 " Why? " because. Please elaborate. "Because" does not become you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogpole Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Take your time. You can not rush through this place. Slowly, walk through the magnificent cathedral, looking up at the beautiful lines of the spires as they blend into each other. Every place you stand in the interior of the cathedral will show a different picture.... give you a different feeling. No photograph or motion picture will ever give you the beauty of that great structure. You don't have to have any religious affiliation to appreciate this place. Only your personal walk will give you the spectacular feeling, the brilliant vision of truly great architecture. Your memories of this place will last forever. ....Ok, ok,.... I was knocked out when I first experienced the cathedral twenty five years ago. But to this day, I can never get over the tremendous impact it had on me. And no, I did not have any Kirschwasser before the walk. I was totally sober. Ciao, Sully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks for all the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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