Cathedral Area Cologne, Germany
3rd (and short) stop on our Backpacking Through Europe Adventure: 9 countries, 14 days is Cologne, Germany. This was a short stop, but exceptional. The Cologne Cathedral is massive and we were awestruck. Hard to get pics of it, with its height. The area around it is full of lots of modern shopping and restaurants. We ate at Osteria am Dom. It was fabulous. We are consuming a fair amount of Italian and we haven’t even gotten to Italy yet. Oh well, I could eat Italian food daily.
The Rhine River is also just a few blocks away. There is a park area that you enter just as you walk out of the shop and restaurant blocks, Rhine Garden. The Hohenzollern Bridge is nearby and easily accessible. There are droves of people wondering out onto this bridge to see the Rhine views.
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Big Dog’s Review: We left Brussels by train, our next stop Cologne. The train station in Cologne is next to Cologne Cathedral. Cologne Cathedral is a massive building with very ornate architecture. We didn’t go inside because we were backpacking and the guards said we would have to split up to go inside. We enjoyed a great lunch at Osteria am Dom. From lunch, we walked down and took on the beauty of the Rhine River. Next stop Luxembourg.
Wrap Up: Even if you only have a few hours in Cologne, as we did, it won’t disappoint! And even if you just stay around the train station and Cathedral area, there is plenty within walking distance to keep you busy. Hope you will continue with us on our journey as we head back to the Koln Hbf train station. Boarding another train. Next stop Luxembourg!
Cologne Germany 
One of my favorite meals was in Cologne Germany 
Your photos are great. There was times with a lot of people but the it sure was beautiful and clean. Plus the food looks great too.
Thank you! Yes clean and enjoyable!
I have been reading so much about Ireland lately! It really makes me want to visit ASAP. Great photos.
Yes, we really enjoyed Ireland!! We spent more time there than Germany.
What an amazing adventure! I love your pictures too! I hope to have exciting adventures like this someday.
Thanks! I hope you do too!!
Beautiful! It looks like an amazing trip!
Thanks Melissa!
Wow stunning photos!
Thank you Liz!
Breathtaking!
We were impressed 🙂
Wow, how beautiful! With so much history,
True! So much history!!
WOW, Cologne looks like an amazing place to visit. Thanks for all your beautiful photos.
Yes it’s worth a visit! Thank you Lina!
We were there this past October. The cathedral is beautiful inside.
That’s awesome Heather! Hopefully the crowds weren’t too bad either!
Wow from your pictures Germany seems so clean and beautiful!
We loved the area that we explored. It was very well kept!
Beautiful pictures! What a great place to visit. I love the architecture, and your pasta dishes looked so yummy!
Thank you Kendra! Glad you enjoyed it!
What a great trip! I would love to live in that area for a few weeks like I am a local…
I love the thought of living like a local! We will have to slow our pace next time!
Wow! Cologne looks amazing; I’d love to visit there someday! I love all of your pictures as well!
Thank you Tara! And I hope you get to go!
Great photos! I would love to go! We have not traveled outside the U.S.
Thanks! That was our 1st trip to Europe. Would love to go back now.
How cool!! I love all the pictures!
Thanks Sydney!
Absolutely breathtaking! 9 countries, 14 days. . .talk about an adventure. Sounds amazing!
We are more thankful than ever now, that we were able to experience that trip!
My husband lived in Poland for a year, and we always talk about taking a trip so he can show me all the places he visited while he was there. If we did, Germany would absolutely be on our list!
Sounds like a good itinerary to me!
We love Germany! We have never been to this part though. My favorite trip to Germany was the day that we spent in Rothenberg, it was such a picturesque little town and I’d love to take my kids back there someday. We will have to look into Cologne now as well. Thanks for sharing.
And I’ll have to look into Rothenberg to visit next time! Thanks for letting me know!
That Cathedral 😍 WOW! Would love to visit one day!
We were totally amazed at the Cathedrals in Europe. Fascinating!
Wow! What an amazing place! Thanks for sharing!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stop. Glad we could share!
We were there for a day trip this past December but it was cold and raining so we didn’t get to properly admire it! Thanks for the photos – it looks lovely when it’s not raining!
Oh that’s cool Erin! You know the magnitude of the structure tho. So impressive!
Wow the cathedral is amazing.
Yes, massive!
Everything from the buildings to the food looks amazing. This had to be such an awesome experience. Thank you for sharing with us.
It really was Candy! Glad you enjoyed it.
This is an amazing post! Thank you so much for sharing the great architecture of Germany!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Holly!
Wow! Look at the architecture!
The cathedral was incredible!
Looks like a good combination of modern and historical architecture.
Yes that’s a good observation! It really is.
Great photos! I’ve been wanting to go to Germany for years and Cologne is high on my list!
Thanks Eva! I’m sure you will discover lots of wonderful places in Germany.
Such an amazing adventure! Thank you for sharing, the pictures are wonderful
Thank you Lisa!
I was supposed to be in Germany in less than a month. 🙁 Your pictures are great and I hope to get there one day.
I hope it’s soon Cindy! Thanks!
I’m German and seeing all these pictures really makes me want to visit! I’ve never been, but this makes me homesick.
I hope you get to go very soon, Diane!
We lived in Germany for a whole summer. This makes me want to go back!
Oh that’s so cool, Lisa!
Germany is on my list one day. Can’t wait to go. Love learning everything I can about it.
We want to go back and explore more of Germany!
Your photos are beautiful. That Shrimp Alfredo dish looks like it is to die for!
Thank you Linda! And yes, it was amazing!
A German city I have to visit! Thanks for the virtual tour!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Der Dom sounds like it is so big.
It’s massive! So easy to get to.