Cologne City Breaks

Short breaks to Cologne will suit city break fans looking for a smaller and more relaxing weekend break destination than Berlin. This hugely appealing city has all the key ingredients for a rewarding short break holiday: a compact historic centre, romantic architecture, a thriving cultural scene, first-class restaurants and cosmopolitan nightlife. Add the River Rhine and you have one of the most complete city break destinations in Germany. Cologne weekend breaks will focus on the Alstadt, the attractive old city centre that flanks the Rhine. The world-famous cathedral is complemented by a collection of superb Romanesque churches. Cologne is a small-scale city ideally suited for a romantic city break. The city is notable for its spacious squares and easy-going atmosphere. You can book Cologne city breaks online or by phone with directline-citybreaks.

City breaks to Cologne have very wide-ranging appeal. Cologne boasts outstanding galleries, entertaining museums, atmospheric markets, important Roman remains, a respected zoo and charming botanical gardens. All Cologne city breaks should find time for the famous cable car and a boat trip on the River Rhine. A year-round programme of events and festivals includes fantastic carnival celebrations in February and a lively Gay Pride event in summer. Cologne city breaks offer some of the most enjoyable nightlife and finest dining in Germany. The famous brewhouses are the place to sample local Kölsch beer in a rollicking, good-time atmosphere. Pavement cafes and open-air restaurants are busy throughout the summer holiday season. Cologne city break nightlife offers something for everyone. You will find superb classical concerts, entertaining cabaret, plenty of live music and a vibrant clubbing scene.

Winter city breaks to Cologne owe their popularity to traditional Christmas markets and wonderfully cosy restaurants. Cologne city breaks in February may coincide with Germany’s largest carnival celebration. Look out for remarkably cheap city breaks to Cologne in spring and autumn, when the city is a good deal quieter than summer and temperatures are ideal for relaxed sightseeing. Our online holiday search can find cheap weekend breaks to Cologne and the latest Cologne last-minute city break bargains. Cheap city breaks to Cologne are available with Eurostar train services via Brussels. If you have enjoyed a weekend break in Cologne you will also enjoys city breaks to Hamburg and Munich.