First and foremost, for all of the wonderful friends and family members - thank you so much for going on this adventure abroad for us. It really means so much that you would travel so far to celebrate with us.

Welcome to Köln! Köln/Cologne, is the largest city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the fourth-most populous city of Germany. The city's medieval Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) was the world's tallest building 1880–1890 and is today the third-tallest church and tallest gothic cathedral in the world. It was constructed to house the Shrine of the Three Kings and is a globally recognized landmark and one of the most visited sights and pilgrimage destinations in Europe. The cityscape is further shaped by the Twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne. Cologne is famous for Eau de Cologne, which has been produced in the city since 1709; "cologne" has since come to be a generic term.

In an effort to help familiarize you with this wonderful city, please check out the links below to get a sense of what you can do in your free time, suggestions on where to eat, how to get around, and more.

Of course, if there is anything not covered between this page and our FAQ page, you can always ask by emailing us.