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Cologne is two to three hours from large parts of the Netherlands by train or car, and it's compact enough to explore on foot or by bike. By day there's the cathedral, the Rhine and neighbourhoods like Ehrenfeld and the Belgian Quarter; in the evening it's all about Kölsch, Brauhäuser and the pubs on Zülpicher Straße. Colognians are known for being open and friendly, so you'll soon be chatting away. With Flip 2 Trip, everyone swipes their favourites and you get a plan the whole group is happy with.
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Start the Group PlannerA stag or hen do in Cologne really starts with the beer: Kölsch comes in small glasses, so the mood lifts in no time. Start with some axe throwing, then grab a Halve Hahn (no chicken, just a rye roll with cheese) and sing along on the Rhine. The bride- or groom-to-be won't know what's hit them.
Axe throwing at Cologne's first axe-throwing bar
Brauhaus tour with Kölsch and Halve Hahn
Rhine cruise with Kölsch musicA city break in Cologne with friends doesn't need a rigid schedule: a mix works best. Cycle past the Cathedral and the Rhine in the morning, hang out at the Büdchen in the Belgian Quarter with a beer in hand in the afternoon, and finish out on the water while the Cathedral is lit up. Everyone gets a say, so nobody grumbles afterwards.
Three-hour bike tour of Cologne
Büdchen tour through the Belgian Quarter
Evening boat trip on the RhineFor a team outing in Cologne, you want something everyone can join in with, beer or no beer. Solve puzzles together in the VR escape room, then ride a replica tram through the Cologne of 1926 and let a guide tell you the dark stories behind the Cathedral. It's a great way for colleagues to see a different side of each other.
Virtual escape room at 7th Space
Virtual reality time travel through Cologne
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Melaten is one of the most beautiful park cemeteries in Germany, full of statues, burial chapels and ancient trees. A guide tells you about the famous Colognians …
With a guide, you'll head past the well-known breweries in the old town and taste Kölsch three times, each one freshly poured in the small Stange-gl…
For an hour and a half you'll cruise past Cologne's best-known sights: the cathedral, the Hohenzollernbrücke, the old town and the Kranhäuser in the Rheinauhafen. Wi…
At TimeRide you put on a VR headset and ride a replica tram through Cologne as it was around 1926. You see what the city looked like before the …
At the Schokoladenmuseum on the Rhine you follow the journey from cocoa bean to chocolate bar, including a glass mini factory where you can watch the machines at wor…
As night falls, a night watchman in historic costume and carrying a lantern walks you through the Altstadt. He tells you about life in the Mid…
Three hours of cycling with a local guide past the cathedral, the Rhine banks, the Rheinauhafen and quieter neighbourhoods you wouldn't easily find on your own. The pace is rel…
Cologne Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Germany, with a large elephant park, a rainforest hall and an aquarium with insectarium. With a single tic…
A guide shows you the cathedral inside and out, then walks you through the Altstadt, past Roman remains and medieval alleyways. At the end …
You'll spend an hour and a half on a bus tour around the city while a Cologne comedian roasts the sights along the way. It's a sightseeing tour and a…
This longer trip goes beyond the standard river cruise: past the Kranhäuser at the Rheinauhafen and Cologne's working harbours, with commentary on …
Two hours on the water as the city lights come on: the illuminated cathedral and the bridges look stunning from the river. You can order food and drinks on board…
This tour of the Altstadt pairs four Kölsch with a Halve Hahn: no chicken, just a rye roll with mature cheese and mustard. Your guide takes…
Behind the cathedral's famous façade lie tales of devils, curses, wartime damage and master builders who didn't live to see it finished. A guide tells…
Take the train to Bonn, twenty minutes from Cologne, and sail from there down the Rhine to Königswinter at the foot of the Drachenfels. Along the way you'll see…
With a crowd of fellow party-goers and a guide, you'll hit at least four bars and clubs, with free entry everywhere and a free shot at each. You don't have to…
A guide takes you to the places where Cologne's nightlife and red-light scene once played out, with stories about well-known figures from the…
Zülpicher Straße is Cologne's student street, packed with pubs and small stages. Here you'll catch an evening of stand-up with several comedians, well over two…
Ehrenfeld is Cologne's creative quarter, with huge murals, old factory buildings and plenty of small galleries. By bike you'll see in three…
After a quick briefing, you'll glide along the Rhine to the Rheinauhafen, through the old town, across the Hohenzollernbrücke and back via the Rheinpark to…
Here the guide is a brewer themselves, so you get first-hand explanations of malt, hops and fermentation. Between sips of Kölsch, you'll hear stories about the city…
This cruise is all about the songs of Cologne: from carnival classics to sing-alongs every local knows. With a Kölsch in hand…
The Büdchen, Cologne's corner kiosk, is an institution: you grab your beer there and simply stay out on the street. With a guide, you'll walk past the…
For an hour you'll aim axes at wooden targets, with a coach who explains the technique first. Drinks are available at the bar…
Wearing a VR headset, you'll stand together in a virtual world with 50 minutes to solve puzzles and escape. You see each other as…
Staying over? On Booking.com you choose your own dates, and the number of guests is already filled in. Tip: book early, especially for a big group at the weekend.
A brewery tour with Kölsch, a sightseeing cruise or evening boat trip on the Rhine, a bike or Segway tour past the highlights, axe throwing or a virtual escape room, and a comedy night. For families, the Chocolate Museum and the zoo are favourites.
Yes. Cologne is known across Germany as the go-to city for stag and hen dos. Start with a Brauhaus tour or axe throwing, then finish with a pub crawl round the bars and clubs. The Altstadt and Zülpicher Straße are packed with pubs that stay open late.
Kölsch is served in small 0.2-litre glasses. The waiter, known as the Köbes, will put a fresh glass in front of you without asking as soon as yours is empty. If you want to stop, just put your beer mat on top of your glass. Every glass is tallied with a mark on your beer mat.
Most tours are in German or English; some, like the comedy bus tour and the night watchman tour, are in German only. On each activity's booking page you can see which languages are available.
All year round, but watch out for the peak times. During Carnival (around February) and the Christmas markets (late November to late December) the city is packed and hotels are pricey, so book well in advance. In summer, sightseeing cruises and bike tours are at their best.
Axe throwing (4.8 from 54 reviews) is popular for stag and hen dos, and the Brauhaus tour with Kölsch and Halve Hahn scores 4.8 from 518 reviews. Want to end on a high? The Rhine cruise with Kölsch music is a great choice.
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The virtual escape room at 7th Space, the VR time travel at TimeRide and the tour of the dark side of the Cathedral are all alcohol-free. They're also doable for everyone, including colleagues who'd rather not be too physically active.
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