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Everything you need to plan Cologne, Germany: a route worth following, 9 places our local guide sends people and 4 transport operators on one map. Plan it on the web, then open it in the app and take it with you.

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Plan your days in Cologne.

There is a 3-day route ready, stop by stop. Say how long you have, then make it yours in the app.

SMOVECITY Editors

Kölsch, Cobblestones & Cathedral Light 3 days · 18 stops · Germany

This three-day arc moves from Cologne's medieval Altstadt spine — the cathedral, the Rhine, the timeless beer halls — into the creative energy of Neustadt and the relaxed neighbourhood cadence of Zülpicher Viertel.

  1. Day 1Arrive & Check In · Kölner Dom & Cathedral Quarter · Lunch at Gaffel am Dom · Rhine Promenade Wander · Evening at Brauhaus zur Schreckenskammer · Nightcap at Metronom
  2. Day 2Morning Stroll: Neustadt · Lunch at Lokal Alte Feuerwache · Museum Ludwig · Afternoon at Biergarten Rathenauplatz Veedelstreff · Dinner at Wartesaal am Dom · Wine at Die Breddoille Weinbar
  3. Day 3Breakfast Stroll: Zülpicher Viertel · Lunch at Phong Lan · Chocolate Museum & Old Town Riverside · Dinner at Borsalino · Final Evening at Lommerzheim · Nightcap at Grace and Grape
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Places our Cologne guide sends people

9 spots in Cologne, each with its own page. If one of them is yours, you can claim it for free.

Restaurants

Bars

Cuisine, neighbourhood and ratings from Tripadvisor, checked 21 August 2026. SMOVECITY does not rate venues.

Getting around Cologne

Once you are there, SMOVECITY shows shared bikes and e-bikes, ride-hail and e-scooters on one map — 4 operators in Cologne. Live availability where the operator publishes a GBFS feed; transit departures from GTFS-Realtime where the agency exposes one, and the scheduled timetable otherwise.

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Cities near Cologne

Straight-line distance from Cologne. Each has its own guide, operator list and — where we have published one — a route.

Cologne: frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Cologne?

Our Cologne route is built for 3 days and covers 18 stops, from arrival to the last drink of the last evening. It is a starting point rather than a rule — the app tightens it if you have fewer days and stretches it if you have more.

Is there a ready-made Cologne itinerary?

Yes — “Kölsch, Cobblestones & Cathedral Light” is a day-by-day Cologne route from the SMOVECITY editors. You can read every stop on the web, then open it in the app and change anything you like.

Where should I eat in Cologne?

Our Cologne guide lists 9 restaurants and bars, each with its own page. SMOVECITY does not rank or review them — the listings are there so you can find the place, and its own site.

How do I get around Cologne?

Cologne has shared bikes and e-bikes, ride-hail and e-scooters. SMOVECITY shows them together on one live map, so you can compare and pick the fastest or cheapest option for each leg without switching between apps.

What other cities are near Cologne?

Düsseldorf, Aachen, Liège and Hasselt are the closest cities SMOVECITY covers — 35 to 114 km out in a straight line. Each has its own guide and operator list.

Is SMOVECITY free to use?

Yes — the app is free to download and free for planning and routing. SMOVECITY earns a commission only when you book through its partners, at the same price as booking direct.

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