One day in COLOGNE, GERMANY | Everything you need to see

💡Want to follow this exact route? I created a DIGITAL WALKING TOUR GUIDE for Cologne to help you navigate and learn as you go. Download it here 👉 https://www.triptipswithchris.com/shop Join me on a walking tour of Cologne, Germany as I explore the city's top attractions and hidden gems. From the iconic Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) — Germany’s most visited landmark — to panoramic views from the Köln Triangle, this is the ultimate travel guide for your trip to Cologne! 📍Highlights of this Cologne Walking Tour: Arrival at Köln Hauptbahnhof (Main Train Station) in the heart of the city 👍Inside tour of the Cologne Cathedral, including the Treasury and South Tower climb 👍Ride on the Rheinseilbahn Gondola for views over the river 👍Stroll through the Rheinpark and visit the Köln Triangle Observation Deck 👍Cross the Hohenzollern Bridge with its 500,000+ love locks 👍Explore the colorful Rhine Garden and cozy riverside restaurants 👍Learn about Cologne Carnival (Karneval) at Deiters costume shop 👍End the day at Früh am Dom, a traditional Cologne brewhouse, with tips on Kölsch beer etiquette 🍻 ✅ Perfect for solo travelers, first-time visitors, and anyone looking for an easy DIY Cologne itinerary. 📹 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more self-guided tours across Europe and the USA! AFFILIATES (I make a small commission if you purchase something through these links 🙏): 🎟️Book EXPERIENCES through Get Your Guide: https://gyg.me/9ZHHICkb 📱Stay CONNECTED WHILE TRAVELING INTERNATIONALLY without high roaming fees. Airalo offers eSIM cards that connect to a local cellular network and are available in 200+ countries. They are very affordable and easy to install and use. 🔗airalo.pxf.io/ttwc **New customers use code NEWTOAIRALO15 for 15% off** **Existing customers use code AIRALOESIM10 for 10% off** ☀️If you are looking for REEF SAFE SUNSCREEN, check out Raw Elements: 🔗https://bit.ly/rawsunscreen **Use code TTWC for 10% off** 📼OTHER RELATED VIDEOS Rüdesheim am Rhein Walking Tour:    • Exploring Rüdesheim am Rhein: The Most Cha...   Heidelberg Walking Tour:    • How to spend a day in Heidelberg, Germany   Europe Playlist:    • Travel Europe: Tips, Tours, and Must-See D...   🔗PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO 🚃Transportation Rhein Seilbahn (Gondola): https://www.koelner-seilbahn.de/en/ 🎟️Sights & Museums Cologne Cathedral: https://www.koelner-dom.de/en Rheinpark: https://www.xn--rheinpark-kln-smb.de/... Köln Triangle (Observation Deck): http://www.koelntrianglepanorama.de/en/ Deiters (Costuming Store): https://www.deiters.de/f/koeln-city 🥘Food & Drinks Früh (Brewhouse): https://www.frueh-gastronomie.com/ 👀 STAY CONNECTED WITH ME 📸Instagram:   / triptipswithchris   🎵TikTok:   / triptipswithchris   🐦Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/triptipswith... 🌏Website: https://www.triptipswithchris.com 💻 Business inquiries: Please message me via my website or social media. ⏰TIME CODES⏰ 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Location 0:42 - Walking Tour Overview 1:28 - Train Station and Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) from the outside 3:23 - Inside of the Cologne Cathedral 5:20 - Climbing up the stairs of the South Tower of the Cathedral including the belfry 7:45 - The Treasury of the Cathedral 9:14 - Rhein Seilbahn (gondola crossing the Rhine River) 10:22 - Rheinpark 11:08 - Köln Triangle (Observation Deck) 11:36 - Hohenzollernbridge 12:48 - Rhine Garden 13:24 - Deutzer Bridge 13:39 - Deiters (costuming store for Carnival) 14:58 - Pedestrian Zone, Old Market and Heinzelmännchenbrunnen (Fountain) 15:35 - Früh Brewhouse 16:30 - Wrap up Disclaimer: This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission. About my channel: I’m a German-American Travel Professional with 14+ years of experience. I cover destinations in the USA and Europe. My main focus is walking tours, cool experiences / eateries, attractions and hotel reviews. My videos will help you plan your trip within the USA and Europe. #CologneGermany #CologneWalkingTour #triptipswithchris