Cologne City Breaks 

Cologne City Breaks | Short Breaks in Cologne from Treyn Holidays

The popular city of Cologne straddles the mighty River Rhine and is Germany's oldest city. It boasts the country's most-visited building, the magnificent Gothic cathedral, and is also home to a charming Medieval Old Town and a number of world-class museums and galleries.

The German city of Cologne is one of the country's most exciting destinations, packed with magnificent churches, terrific shopping and a collection of world-class museums. The city is a major trade and business centre, a radio and television metropolis, and a beer city, with over twenty breweries producing Kölsch, the distinctive local beer. The River Rhine runs through the heart of the city and connects it with other superb towns and cities of the Rhine Valley, and the nearby cities of Düsseldorf and Bonn. With so much to see and do, a break in Cologne will certainly provide a memorable adventure.

Treyn's Cologne city breaks start with a journey on the Eurostar from St Pancras International in London to Brussels Midi. There is a short connection in Brussels, where you board the ICE service directly to Cologne. For your Rail & Stay short break to Cologne, you will be departing on a morning Eurostar service.

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Cologne City Break (4* Best Western Hotel Cologne Centre) Holiday Code: 3BWW
Cologne City Break (4* Best Western Hotel Cologne Centre)Rail & Stay

A 3-night city break including accommodation at the modern 4* Best Western Hotel Cologne Centre which is located immediately opposite Cologne's railway station and a short walk from the impressive Gothic Cathedral.

Prices from £310

Departures from June to September

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Cologne City Break (4* Grand City Hotel Cologne Centre) Holiday Code: 3GCW
Cologne City Break (4* Grand City Hotel Cologne Centre)Rail & Stay

A 3-night city break including accommodation at the 4* Grand City Hotel Cologne Centre which is situated just a moment's walk from Cologne's main railway station and the imposing Gothic cathedral. The Old Town and many of the main attractions of Cologne are within walking distance, or using the excellent transport connections available from the station.

Prices from £310

Departures from June to September

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Cologne City Break (3* Classic Hotel Harmonie) Holiday Code: 3CHH
Cologne City Break (3* Classic Hotel Harmonie)Rail & Stay

A 3-night city break including accommodation at the 3* Classic Hotel Harmonie which is located in the centre of Cologne, in the Old Town neighbourhood, only a short walk from the main railway station and the imposing Gothic cathedral.

Departures from October to October

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Popular attractions on Cologne city breaks

Cologne Cathedral
The Cathedral of St Peter and Maria was the biggest building project of the Middle Ages and has been called "the mother of all German churches". It is one of the largest Gothic structures ever built, and its size reflects its power - it is the seat of the Primate of Germany. The Cathedral was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1996, and today you can see the relics of the Three Magi, and climb the south tower for a spectacular view of the city and the Rhine.

The Chocolate Museum
One of the most popular attractions on Cologne city breaks is the superb Chocolate Museum, where you are greeted at the door by the wonderful smell of its celebrated subject matter. The city was once home to one of the world's largest chocolate factories - a tour of the museum is an indulgently interactive experience as you learn about the history of chocolate and its journey from bean to bar.

Museum Ludwig
The Museum Ludwig, next door to the cathedral, is home to a world class collection of modern art, including works by Andy Warhol.

Old Town
Cologne's Old Town, which has been carefully restored to preserve its pre-war appearance, is also a joy to discover. It spreads from just south of the Cathedral to the bank of the Rhine. Here you can admire the tall and narrow pastel-coloured houses, set out along the Old Town's winding streets, as you wander to the Rhine Promenade for a stroll along the river.

The local brew
There are many traditional brewery taverns close to the Old Town, all of which serve Kölsch beer - brewed only in Cologne. You may wish to visit at least one of these to sample the beer for yourself.

Documentation Centre
The history of the Third Reich in Cologne is on display in the Documentation Centre. In the basement of the building was the local Gestapo prison, where inmates were interrogated. Inscriptions on the basement cell walls offer a poignant reminder of the emotional and physical pain experienced by the prisoners.