The Cathedral is not only the centre and heart of Cologne it is also the number one attraction in Germany with more then six million visitors per year. The gothic Cathedral with its 157m high towers was after it was finally finished in 1880 the highest building in the world. By now it is still the third highest Cathedral in the world and it has enough space for 4,000 visitors. Every day you can visit five services and every weekend several thousands people come together to celebrate worship together.

Along the Hohenzollernbrücke (Hohenzollern bridge) you will find more than 40.000 colourful padlocks, which were brought there by happy couples, families and friends. The locks, which are marked with their names, are attached to the bridge and the key is thrown into the river to proof eternal love.

On of the best known brands from Cologne is the famous perfume 4711. The brand comes from Cologne and you can visit its "home" the "House of Fragrances 4711" at Glockengasse 4711 where the perfume was developed and produced in former times. The store includes a museum which you can visit with a tour guide. Furthermore, groups can book a fragrance workshop during which they learn how to produce their own perfume. The self-made fragrances can be taken home after the workshop.