Impressions & Offers - Cologne

Guided City Tours and Excursions

Want to take a city break in Cologne to discover the 2000 years of history of this vibrant metropolis on the Rhine? And you have your own ideas of what to see? Fortunately, Cologne´s range of sightseeing tours is as diversified as Cologne´s visitors are – from classics, such as guided city tours by bus and of museums, via group tours that trace the Cologne way of life, to culinary delights and sporting events. You will certainly find a tour to make your heart beat faster. Apropos heart beat: those who are more inclined to thrilling sensations shouldn’t miss our underground tours.

Cologne WelcomeCard

The currently valid Cologne WelcomeCard provides 91 offers plus an extra public transport ticket. Depending on the respective ticket category, this discount and travel card entitles to free public transport rides either within the municipal area of Cologne, or to some partners in the immediate environs, or within the entire area of the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg (VRS) transport association. You can take advantage of numerous additional offers, alone eight new partners provide gastronomic services. Further attractive partners are situated in Cologne’s immediate environs, such as Phantasialand fun park in Brühl, SEA Life underwater world in Königswinter and film studios in Hürth or the Roman glass factory in Linz/Rhein.

For more information please browse our table of Köln WelcomeCard Partners and discounts (last update: October 2009)

Family Package

A multitude of choices, Cologne is an appealing travel destination for families. Holding a Köln WelcomeCard, all the family can benefit from attractive discounts granted for many Cologne attractions. Young and old get their moneys’ worth and benefit greatly from most diverse options, be it Chocolate Museum, zoo, cable car, or museum.

Children up to 14 years receive a coupon for free admission to SEALIFE Königswinter, adults can take advantage of reduced admission fees with the Köln WelcomeCard.

The “Familienerlebnis Köln“ brochure (in German only) will help you choose your ideal activity. 

Including a typical Rhenish meal, this travel package allows you to discover Cologne’s culinary dimension. Each family member will be given a small surprise “Köln” souvenir.  Like to stay on? If you want some more chances to savour Cologne, you may prolong your stay for a possible visit to nearby Phantasialand or a day excursion.

Cologne for Families Package

One overnight stay including breakfast in Leonardo Hotel Köln

for two adults and maximum two children up to 14 years
(free-of-charge accommodation in parents’ room)                                                                                                                      

One 24-hour Köln WelcomeCard for all the family                     

One family dinner in a typical Cologne restaurant
One surprise for each guest                                       

Total Price in Euro                              
145.00
 
Extra night plus Köln WelcomeCard         
100.00
 

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Cologne for Gays and Lesbians

Discover Cologne in a different way and experience the stonghold of gays in intimate togetherness with the Pink WelcomeCard.

Enjoy two nights in newly renovated comfort double rooms including international breakfast buffet and free parking at Hotel Park Inn Köln Belfortstraße****. At arrival a welcome drink is offered and you can find a surprise gift in your room. Discover new culinary delights with a 3-course meal at one evening of your choice.

Make use of the selected "gay-friendly" offers of the Pink Köln WelcomeCard and benefit from many discounts in culture, shopping and gastronomic services.

The Park Inn Köln Belfortstraße is directly located in the heart of Cologne, just next to the Rhine and only 15 minutes walking distance away from the cathedral and the old town. Use the longest hotel indoor-swimmingpool of Cologne and the sauna and gym area free of charge.

The Package includes:

- 2 overnight stays in newly renovated comfort rooms including rich breakfast buffet
- Pink Welcome Drink
- Pink WelcomeCard
- gay surprise gift
- 3-course menu
- free parking

All at 144.00 euros per person in a double room.

This package is subject to availability.

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