International Shock Congress

Climate in Cologne

In June/July the weather in Germany may be changeable. One day it may be a nice and warm or hot summer day and the next day it can be cool and rainy. The average temperature is 19 C normaly. Therefore do not forget a rain coat, a light sweater, and an umbrella.

Rhine Cruises

The Rhine River is as essential to the locals as the cathedral and carnival. From April to October various shipping lines invite you to cruise on the Rhine. Whether you are planning a day's excursion, just want to take a short boat tour in the region of Cologne, or be entertained by an evening event on board - a cruise allows you to enjoy the unique views of the Rhine panorama. It is a must for every visitor to Cologne! The shipping lines Köln-Düsseldorfer, KölnTourist and Dampfschifffahrt Colonia have floating piers on the Rhine bank, where you can also purchase your tickets. Recommended starting point: Heumarkt, just across the Congress venue, also reachable by lines 1, 7, 8 and 9.

Karneval

"Jeder Jeck is' anders"
is a typical saying used by cologne people.
The meaning: Every carnival reveller is different.

Funicular

The cable car, Cologne's safest form of transport, offers you the most attractive bird's eye view of the city. Take a leisurely trip across "Old Father Rhine" and admire the city's fascinating panorama. Enjoy a relaxing view of Cologne as you cross unhurriedly from one bank to the other. What about a family trip with a difference? Take off with the cable car and then wander around the zoo or travel through the Rhinepark in a chair-lift. Enjoy a romantic sunset for two up in the air or shoot your own star-quality photos of the famous skyline - discover Cologne from a whole new angle!

Stadium

The "Rhine Energy Stadium" is a place for events in sports and culture as soccer matches and concerts.

City Hall

In front of the city hall there is one of many excavation sites in Cologne of Medieval and Roman culture.

Cathedral

Guided Tour of the Cathedral

Mon - Sat: 10:30 a. m., 2:30 p.m.
Sun: 2:30 p.m.
Entrance-fee: Adults: € 6,00, Children/Students: € 2,00

Meeting point: main portal, inside In case of special events short term changes are possible. For the participants the multivision is included in the price.

Museums

• Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Foundation Corboud
• Museum Ludwig Agfa Photo-Historama
• Rautenstrauch Joest-Museum
• Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst
• Kölnisches Stadtmuseum
• Deutsches Sport & OlympiaMuseum
• Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus
• 1.FC Köln Museum
• Museum Ludwig
• Römisch-Germanisches Museum
• Museum für Angewandte Kunst
• Museum Schnütgen
• Imhoff-Stollwerck-Museum
• Käthe Kollwitz Museum Köln Kölner
• Karnevalsmuseum

Information Website for the Cologne Museums