💖 Cologne: Small City, Big Heart

Cologne is one of those cities you’ll fall for instantly—compact, charming, and bursting with history along the River Rhine. With its leafy parks, lively old town, and countless hidden gems, even a single day here is enough to make you swoon.

One star attraction? The Rathaus (City Hall)—one of the oldest public buildings in Germany. Part museum, part government seat, it’s a mash-up of architectural styles that somehow works beautifully. Outside, 130 stone statues stare down at you, while a cheeky wooden figure pops out every hour to stick out its tongue (because even ancient buildings have a sense of humor).

Couples often flock here after their wedding vows for photos under the historic facade, watched over by emperors, poets, popes—and even women’s rights campaigners carved into the tower. It’s history, art, and a little attitude rolled into one.

Cologne is more than a stopover—it’s a cultural powerhouse packed with museums, galleries, and a personality that’s impossible to ignore. Visit once with us @Rude Bastards Tour of Cologne or @Original Funky Free tour of Cologne, and you’ll be hooked.