6 tips for your EM visit to Germany (Cologne)
If you’re visiting Cologne, I have a few tips on what you can discover in this city besides the famous carnival. And stick around until the end for a bonus tip on how you can really save money during EURO 2024. When in Cologne, you absolutely must visit the Kölner Dom. It is a landmark of the city, and the people of Cologne simply adore it. Cologne Cathedral, officially known as the High Cathedral of Saint Peter, has over seven hundred years of history behind it. It is one of the largest cathedrals in the Gothic architectural style, and the third highest church in the world. On the inside, you can admire beautiful cathedral windows, including the Gerhard Richter window made in 2007. From here, you also have a fantastic view of the city, but only if you climb all the 533 steps to the observation deck. Museum Ludwig, located right next to the cathedral, is a must-see for art lovers. It offers a fascinating journey through modern art, and in the summer months, the museum hosts fantastic events on the roof terrace, from which you’ll have a beautiful view of the cathedral, especially at sunset. Next up is the Hohenzollern, Germany’s largest railway bridge. It connects the old town with the Deutz district, also known as Schäl Sick. In the evening, when the lighting illuminates both the cathedral and the bridge, it becomes a popular selfie spot. There are pedestrian paths on both sides of the bridge, and apart from their initial purpose, they are known for their love locks. With these locks, the bridge constantly changes its appearance, and it’s really hard to find an empty spot. In case you get hungry along the way, you can also get one of the best kebabs in the city. It’s made by none other than the football legend Lukas Podolski. And if you’re in the mood for a cold can of Kölsch, the Alter Markt is the right place to be. Important to note: there will be no football matches in the Lanxess Arena. All the football matches are played here, in the RheinEnergieStadion, the home ground of FC Köln. Some refer to it by its old name, which is Müngersdorfer Stadium. Victories have been celebrated here, and unfortunately, a few tears have been shed in this place too. The stadium was rebuilt specifically for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, and has 45,865 seats for international matches. When you come to Germany as a tourist, your cell phone automatically taps into a local network, but which one will it be depends on your current provider. If you’re lucky, your phone will connect to our network, which is called Telekom. Then you’ll automatically benefit from our super-fast 5G internet, and you’ll be able to share photos and videos with loved ones at home in a flash. If that’s not the case, then I have another hot tip for you. During the European Championship, there are no data restrictions on our mobile network. So if you want to see all the games of European Championship, but don’t feel like sitting in a dark sports bar the whole time, get a prepaid SIM card from Telekom with the Magenta Mobil Prepaid M tariff, for 9,95 euros, and just watch all the games on your phone. This, is our gift to you. I wish us all a great European Championship 2024, and a warm welcome to the wonderful city of Cologne.
If you are visiting Cologne during the European Championships, we give you seven tips in this video on what else you can do in this beautiful city apart from watching soccer. And we’ll give you a tip that can save you a lot of money.
All information about “Magenta Prepaid M” with unlimited data volume during the European Championship: https://www.telekom.de/unterwegs/prepaid-tarife?wt_mc=os_mfmmprta_em-10-staedte-yt-2024-01-eng
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