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Cologne (German: Köln) is Germany's fourth-largest city.

Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city. It's located on both sides of the Rhine River. The city's famous Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne.

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Electric wheelchairs hire in Cologne

I plan to visit Germany, Cologne particularly, from Moscow this fall. Unfortunately, I'm disabled, so I need to temporary hire an electric wheelchair. If anybody knows organizations, please help to find some. It would be nice to hire wheelchair and…
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Approx how long will it take to go to Cologne Bonn Airport from Cologne city center?

I will be attending Symfony Day 2011 which will be held at Komed Im Mediapark. Unfortunately my flight home leaves at 17:40 from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) so I have to leave before it's all over. Approximately when do I have to leave Komed to get…
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Cheapest and fastest land ways to travel from Cologne to Prague?

I am planning to travel from Cologne (Köln) to Prague. Some one suggested me to search for some cheap flight. But, I want to avoid this. What are the other best possibilities to travel from Köln to Prague (best means cheap and time saving)?
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A publicly accessible place to photo Cologne Cathedral's west facade

Do you know of any publicly accessible place in Cologne where I can photograph Cologne Cathedral's entire west facade in a single frame? See examples below. The Cathedral's west square is not a good place for that because of the angle which creates…
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Any walking tours (in English) in Cologne or nearby?

I'll be in Cologne, Germany a few days this summer. Usually when I'm staying alone in a city (assuming I have time) I'll try to find a walking tour of some sort as it gives me an opportunity to meet other travelers as well as do some sightseeing.…
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Driving in Dusseldorf´s low emission zone

I will rent a car in France and travel to Dusseldorf and Cologne. Do I need a emission sticker to enter those cities? If so, there is a physical store where I can buy it, instead of buying it online? How long does it take to get the sticker bought…
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Do I need to validate train tickets that were purchased online?

I have purchased an online ticket to go from Cologne to Dusseldorf; the ticket is from Brussels to Dusseldorf with changeover at Cologne. I heard that in German cities train tickets need to be validated in a machine. Will I be required to do this…
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Public transport in Cologne / Bonn

I'm going to be traveling to Cologne in September, partially to visit Photokina and partially for fun. I noticed a quite extensive tram network in the area, stretching from Cologne to Bonn. Is there a ticket available for tourists to allow usage for…
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Cheapest way to travel from Köln to Bristol

i am planning to visit my friends in Bristol during new year 2016. What is the cheapest way to travel at that time from Köln? What can be the expected cost?
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What is the shortest distance Airport to Cologne Germany From San Francisco

What is the shortest distance Airport to Germany From San Francisco considering I will take a train to Cologne from there.
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Which is the cheapest way of travelling between Cologne and Maastricht by public transport?

I am looking for the cheapest way to travel between cologne and Maastricht. There are so many options/special tickets, that I allways feel there is probably something I am missing. It's an art to master all these options. In the Euregio there is the…
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From Cologne to Maastricht departing at 23h15, is that possible by public transportation?

I am flying to Cologne late and need to get to Maastricht. Are there any public transports that make that possible at 23h15?
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The Most Impressive Mass in Cologne Cathedral to attend

According to the Cologne Cathedral's English website (now decimated to a single page): Service hours Masses at Cologne Cathedral are held at the following times: Working days (Monday to Saturday): Mass: 6.30 a.m., 7.15 a.m., 8.00 a.m., 9.00 a.m.,…
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VRS JobTicket: Extension Tickets & +1 Capabilities

The VRS Transit Authority (serving the area including Cologne and Bonn) offers a "Job Ticket" which is a monthly transit pass that is made available to employees working at certain companies. A relatively unusual characteristic of this transit…
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Travel between VRR and VRS regions in Germany

During my Germany trip, I will be travelling between often VRR and VRS regions and most likely staying at Cologne. Can someone advice on which price level ticket can I buy to travel between 2 regions? I also heard that VRS ticket will work in VRR…
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