Google · Flora und Botanischer Garten
Flora Cologne
Cologne
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Laid out 1864, ballroom in greenhouse-meets-palace style, plus four themed gardens and a tropical house.
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Romantic places in Cologne
Cologne offers plenty of settings for a romantic outing. The Flora's extensive garden grounds are ideal for a quiet stroll, while the historic facades around Alter Markt set a warm, unhurried scene. The Belgian Quarter and Friesenviertel draw couples with their winding side streets and relaxed café culture. The Südstadt and Ehrenfeld neighbourhoods each have an intimate, local character that feels far removed from the city's busier stretches. Claudius Therme provides a place to unwind together, and the Engelsblick rewards a short walk with a peaceful view over the city. Around Groß St. Martin and in the quiet rooms of Kolumba, a different, contemplative side of Cologne comes through.
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Flora Cologne Alter Markt Alter Markt
Cologne
architectureculturehistory+3Medieval square ringed by historic brewhouses, the carnival tunnel and the Jan-von-Werth statue.
Belgian Quarter Belgian Quarter
Cologne
architectureculturenature+4Hipster quarter west of the ring road, Brüsseler Platz as the city's outdoor living room in summer.
Christinenley 
Google · WanderBlogChristinenley
Cologne
natureoutdoor activitiesgreat viewsClaudius Therme Claudius Therme
Cologne
naturehistoryoutdoor activities+2Indoor and outdoor pools in Rheinpark with brine baths, saunas and a view of the cathedral skyline while swimming.
Ehrenfeld Ehrenfeld
Cologne
architectureculturehistory+3Streetart stronghold with backyard galleries, Turkish bakeries and a night-café scene.
Groß St. Martin Groß St. Martin
Cologne
architectureculturenature+512th-century Romanesque with the distinctive four-tower crossing — one of Cologne's twelve great Romanesque churches, by the Rhine.
Kolumba Kolumba
Cologne
architectureculturehistory+3Diocesan art museum built over Romanesque church remnants and WW2 rubble — by Peter Zumthor.
LVR-Freilichtmuseum Kommern 
Google · LVR-Freilichtmuseum KommernLVR-Freilichtmuseum Kommern
Cologne
architectureculturenature+6Südstadt Südstadt
Cologne
architectureculturenature+5Creative neighborhood around Chlodwigplatz and Severinsstrasse — where the locals actually drink their Kölsch.
Engelsblick 
Google · Bas EngelsEngelsblick
Cologne
natureoutdoor activitiesfamily outings+1Friesenviertel 
Google · Krafthaus by David Flacke - FriesenviertelFriesenviertel
Cologne
architectureculturelocal gems+1Compact nightlife quarter between the Ring and Stadtgarten — cocktail bars, brewhouses and late-night snack stalls.
Altenberg Abbey Altenberg Abbey
Cologne
architectureculturenature+4Altes Rathaus Altes Rathaus
Cologne
architectureculturehistory+2Apollinariskirche Apollinariskirche
Cologne
architectureculturenature+6Are Castle Are Castle
Cologne
architectureculturenature+7Arloff Castle Arloff Castle
Cologne
architectureculturenature+1Basilika Knechtsteden Basilika Knechtsteden
Cologne
architectureculturenature+3Bergstation der Petersbergbahn Bergstation der Petersbergbahn
Cologne
architecturenaturehistory+5Botanischer Garten Botanischer Garten
Cologne
culturenatureoutdoor activities+2Botanischer Garten Botanischer Garten
Cologne
culturenaturehistory+4Botanischer Garten Botanischer Garten
Cologne
naturefamily outingslocal gems+1Burg Gödersheim Burg Gödersheim
Cologne
architectureculturenature+3Burg Linz Burg Linz
Cologne
architecturenaturehistory+3Hill 400 Hill 400
Cologne
naturehistoryoutdoor activities+3Holzheim Castle Holzheim Castle
Cologne
architectureculturenature+3Kriegshoven Castle Kriegshoven Castle
Cologne
architectureculturenature+2Volksgarten Volksgarten
Cologne
architecturenatureoutdoor activities+2Park in the southern district with a pond, festival hall and summer concerts among old trees.
Aachener Straße Aachener Straße
Cologne
architecturenaturehistory+3Grube 7 und ehemaliger Klärteich Grube 7 und ehemaliger Klärteich
Cologne
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