Why visit Cologne?
This cosmopolitan and dynamic city, situated on the River Rhine, is a national and interna-tional convention city in the centre of Europe. The city's excellent infrastructure also contrib-utes to its appeal — an airport close to the city, motorway and rail connections with the West, modern hotels and restaurants, as well as a large and varied selection of event venues. The cathedral city captivates visitors with its fascinating combination of Roman history and state-of-the-art convention facilities. Whether staying for business or pleasure, visitors can indulge in Cologne's hospitality and be inspired by the city's cultural diversity.Cologne is centrally located in Europe and provides good connections to major German and European transport networks. Most of the event venues in Cologne are also located cen-trally, so they are within close proximity of the cathedral and the main train station. The old town, numerous museums, the opera, many theatres, the philharmonic orchestra, the Rhein-park, the MediaPark and shopping precincts can all be reached on foot.