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Going to Cologne Germany - anyone been there?

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  1. DaDakota

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    I will be there from the 17th through the 20th of August for the computer games show.

    But I am going in a few days early to go around the city etc, anyone have any suggestions as to things to do or see there?

    Thanks,

    DD
     
    #1 DaDakota, Jul 31, 2009
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    they have a big cathedral
     
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  3. Mr. Clutch

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    Eat some brats and drink some beer.
     
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    yeah I've been there. Not my favorite city in Germany, but as mentioned, the cathedral is nice
     
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    Yes, and everyone smells good (except that "AroundTheWorld" guy! ;) ). The beer's not bad, either.

    [​IMG]

    (I know it's the wrong city, but can't pass up the chance to post this image again!)
     
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    I heard it smells good there :cool:
     
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    I've heard it smells like Drakkar Noir.
     
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  8. DaDakota

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    Of course I will drink the beer etc....but are there any WW2 related locations around there?

    DD
     
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  9. pippendagimp

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    actually the city is dirty as hell and it smells like greasy fast food at every corner :D

    it reminds me of the lower east side of manhattan more than a german city........crowded pothole ridden streets, rude locals with attitude, and lots of filth!
     
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    Everywhere you walk, DD. Use you imagination.


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    if u have time i can recommend an hour train ride to the west......the town of aachen has a nice walking-friendly and picturesque city centre
     
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    I guess you can scratch Cologne off of Moes' travel wish list.
     
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    I highly recommend you travel a few miles (90-100) and check out Celle. I was born near Hannover and lived in Celle untill I was 4. Hannover and Braunschweig are very close by and the sights are epic. I have never been to Köln, but again.....if you have time.......Celle.
     
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    Tons of WWII stuff to see. Op Millennium basically leveled the place, as that picture shows. I've never been but I'm living in Switzerland now, I intend to find time to get there. Going to Frankfurt tomorrow.

    Landlord gave good tips too. Don't know how much spare time you would have, but if I were you I'd soak up the history as much as possible.

    Post pictures when you return!
     
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    Currahee!!!
     
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    Georgia? :confused:
     
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    Am now thinking of a day in and around Frankfurt, any castles etc to see? Maybe drive to Austria and see some stuff overnight then back to Cologne on Sunday?

    DD
     
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    I've heard Frankfurt is incredibly boring (it's essentially a business city, like Houston).

    My suggestion -- take the short flight, or train ride, to Berlin -- probably my favorite city in Europe.
     
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    Our plans are changing based upon what there is to do, we are now leaning towards Amsterdam for Friday and Saturday nights then drive down to Cologne on Sunday.

    DD
     
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  20. pippendagimp

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    lol DD you've flipflopped from koln to frankfurt to austria to amsterdam in just 24hrs already!

    maybe DoD was right! :D
     
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