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Complete, up-to-date, ranked list of all LGBT events and venues in Cologne. This proud, confident and fun-loving city has a thriving cultural scene, and is a major hub for media, business and tourism, attracting regular hordes of tourists to the many festivals and events this most liberal of German cities hosts every year. The city has a large and well-established gay scene with many bars , clubs and saunas , concentrated in the city centre.
It is also justly famous for its annual gay pride , and Christopher Street Day CSD parade, which is one the biggest and most high-profile in all of Europe. If you are travelling from outside Europe you can fly directly to either Dusseldorf or Frankfurt airports which both have easy access to the city. High-speed trains are a great way to travel around Europe, though can be expensive, so always book online as far in advance of your travel dates as you can to obtain the best value fares.
The centre of Cologne is best explored on foot. The landscape is flat and most of the important visitor sites are within a short of walk of each other. For travel beyond the city center use the KVB public transport network. This consists of a subway network underground, which transforms seamlessly into a tram network above ground, and buses, and will get you everywhere efficiently and cheaply. The one and three-day passes are also valid on the local VRS-network trains.
Tickets can be bought from vending machines in stations and on board with prices varying depending on the distance you need to travel. There is also a network of regional trains to get you around the wider city area. Cologne City Center is relatively compact so any hotel in the centre area stretching from Rudolfplatz to the central train station is going to be reasonably convenient. Hotels close to Rudolfplatz the 'Bermuda Triangle' gay district are better for those hitting the scene every night.
Hotels closer to Dom the main cathedral and, the central train station are better located for the major sights. For a list of recommended hotels, visit our Gay Cologne Hotels page. Cologne Cathedral Dom - the biggest and most complete example of classic Gothic architecture in Europe. Spared from destruction during World War II, the awe-inspiring Cathedral dominates the city centre and is well worth looking inside, though not necessarily the long steep climb up to the top of the tallest tower with the best city views being those of the Dom, rather than from it.
Veedel - look out for these traditional neighbourhoods located around the city. One in particular, Agnesviertel U-Bahn Ebertplatz has a really interesting mix of independent shops, galleries and bars to browse in. Cologne is a city of culture and has many highly regarded museums and galleries. Another feature of Cologne worth discovering is its many green spaces and parks.
A genuine Roman bath house experience complete with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and plunge pools, complete with several naturist areas. The usual variable Northern European weather rules apply to Cologne, from occasional hot summer days to equally cold winter ones, with plenty of rain sprinkled throughout.
Cologne also hosts an annual city Carnival which takes place early in the year February-March. This world-famous spectacle is another great time to be in Cologne as seemingly the entire city joins in the celebrations. It kicks off with a Women's Carnival Day, followed by masked balls and parties, then a street Carnival on Sunday and an official Parade on Rose Monday with a million spectators in fancy dress.
Other big-city attractions include the Christmas markets around the Cathedral which open in late November through to late December and are guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit. Germany is within the European Schengen visa area. If travelling from outside Europe, check to see if you require a Schengen visa. Germany is a member of the Eurozone.
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