I highly recommend this walking tour! Eva has a lot of inside information about different street…read moreartists and their work, which was fascinating and gave lots of context to help understand and appreciate the different art. The tour opened my eyes to another world and method of communication that is right around me, but which I had never paid much attention to or taken the time to try and decipher. You can tell that Eva is very passionate about what she does, which made the tour overall a very enjoyable experience.

From the owner: Alternative Cologne Tours sind fernab von durchschnittlich. Du bekommst einen tiefen Einblick in…read moreGeschichte, Kultur und Straßenkunst (legal and illegal). Du hast die Wahl: Ob alternative Stadtführungen; Straßenkunst Führungen oder Führung zur Persönlichkeitsentwicklung. Öffentliche und private Touren - für jeden ist was dabei!

A beautifully maintained castle on the Rhine River, the Burg Reichenstein has a fantastic museum…read moreyou can walk through on your own, complete with a working bowling, alley and even a costume room where you can dress up in medieval garb. The adjoining hotel is wonderful and makes for a perfect wedding venue. The staff here is absolutely incredible and makes the overall experience five-star.

We stayed at the hotel and went to the museum…read more I'll start with the museum. It was fantastic and well worth the €5. The set up lets you wonder around with a map and you're able to explore the castle at your own pace. There aren't many items behind glass which really surprised me, it but made the experience much more authentic. The hotel was great, the breakfast in particular! The room was very modern and comfortable, the only thing that I would change would have been the pillows, they where almost too puffy. The only other down-side I can think of would be that over the summer there isn't any AC to cool down the room.

We did a Mosel wine tasting and the experience was exemplary! They have places right on the banks…read moreof the Mosel: Weingarten and Kellerei. Everything's very reasonably priced, lovely and attentive service and, the Kellerei Heronimi is very atmospheric...right in the old wine cellar! Great selection of Mosel wines at very reasonable prices!

From the owner: Im Wein und Sektkeller Hieronimi können Sie sich über die Besonderheiten von Moselweinen…read moreinformieren. Wir bieten unterhaltsame Kellerbesichtigungen durch unseren ehemaligen Kellereibetrieb an. Sie haben die Möglichkeit typische Moselweine zu probieren, in der Gruppe durch kommentierte Weinproben in unseren Gewölbekellern oder individuell direkt an unserem Tresen. Sie können ein Glas Wein in oder vor unserem Keller trinken. Natürlich können Sie bei uns auch Wein einkaufen oder bestellen. Wie laden Sie ein, unsere Wein- und Sektspezialitäten zu entdecken und unsere Leidenschaft für Wein mit uns zu teilen. Wir freuen uns auf ihren Besuch und darauf, Sie persönlich kennenzulernen!

Stopped in to learn more about the mustards they offer. There are many varieties and they will let…read moreyou sample all of them. Very friendly people and the woman behind the counter speaks English. We also picked up a pork sausage that was delicious!

Impressed with how long they've been in business. The product is amazing. We tasted ten different…read moretypes and chose two to take home with us. Now, I wish I had shipped a case!

Excellent choice in the heart of Frankfurt. Not luxury, but it delivers with respect to comfort,…read moreservice, food and location.

Last minute booking due to a change in schedule, I chose this hotel because it had good reviews…read moreoverall and it is part of Sofitel group. We had a late arrival which was complicated slightly by the main entrance not being assessable due to road construction. Check in was good but the technology in the room was not explained so we had issues navigating some of the basic features of the room (such as the phone to call the from desk to say our tv was not working). The bathroom is small and there is nowhere to hang your housecoat when taking a shower. Water pressure was adequate, and there were two sinks, which is nice. There are a lot of closets but very little room to hang longer items as most of that space is taken up by the ironing board. We added breakfast to our room and it was buffet and a la carte so you can order eggs if you wish. Service staff was outstanding, every person we encountered was genuinely friendly and helpful. Location is very good, close to shopping and a good selection of restaurants and cafes. Rooms are expensive considering the size and amenities, but I would still there again.

The Lindt Chocolate Museum itself is beautiful, informative, and genuinely enjoyable. The exhibits…read moreare well designed, the chocolate history is fascinating, the tasting stations are everything you'd hope for and staff interactions enhanced our experience. Up until the very end, our visit was truly wonderful. Sadly, the way we were treated by staff as we were leaving completely overshadowed what had been a great experience. While we were calmly waiting near the exit for family members who were finishing in the gift shop -- where they had just spent a couple hundred euros -- staff members became abruptly rude and aggressively chased us out of the building. Even more unacceptable, one family member was refused access to the restroom, despite being an active, paying customer who had just made a substantial purchase. The tone used with us was unkind, unnecessary, and frankly shocking for a company that promotes hospitality. Because of this final interaction, we would not return, and it's very unfortunate -- because everything else about the museum was excellent. A guest's last experience matters, and ours left us feeling disrespected and unwelcome.

Lots of complaints of crowds.... Arrive early, less people…read more We got here early and there was no line. Super comfortable and not crowded. The kids ordered chocolate and that takes 45 minutes so we went to the cafe shop and ordered some things to tide us over while we waited. By the time we left the lines were ridiculous, the entrance was super crowded and there were far too many people for my liking. Probably would not have paid to go into the museum had the crowds been there when we arrived. You can get chocolate during tour, when you walk in and during the tour itself. Lots of history. It was interesting. 44.50€ for a family, feels expensive for what it is, but a decent way to waste time. You can go in and get cake and coffee, chocolate or drinks and skip the tour.

By 50 AD Cologne was the largest Roman settlement north of the Alps with a population of 45,000…read more The Romans called it Colonia, Claudia Ara Agrippinensium (Colony of Claudius and Altar of the Agrippines). It was the massive Roman settlement that is the basis of the museum's collection. The first major find occurred in 1941 when while digging for an air raid shelter a large mosaic floor tile from a first century Roman Villa was discovered. It depicted the world of Dionysos (220/23). The find and other artifacts found represents the basis of the museums collection. Other notable objects are the reconstructed sepulcher of legionnaire Lucius Publicus (40 AD), the largest collection of Roman glass vessels and a unique collection of Roman and Medieval jewelry. The museum has three floors for viewing and countless objects. The Adult admission price is 9 Euros. Large bags are checked at the front desk. No credit cards are accepted. Some English translations and no English audio. the Cologne Welcome Card gets you a 20% discount. It's open Tues-Sundays 10-5. It's rather old school in the way objects are displayed with limited interaction and technology but the objects are well lit and there is much natural sunlight. I was impressed by the collection itself.

One of my all-time favorite museums!…read more After my first visit 6 years ago and then later while I studied in Cologne 4 years ago, the Romisch-Germanisches Museum came to feel like a home, connecting and emphasizing years of study at university in the US and bringing the culture and art of the Romans to life again. It highlights the history of Cologne as a "colonia" of Rome under the early emperors (from which its name derives) and its transition into Late Antiquity. The highlights of any visit are the in situ mosaic of Bacchus and funerary monument of Publicius, around which the museum is constructed and centers. Thanks to this set-up, you can view the mosaic from multiple levels and angles, taking it in in all its glory. The rest of the museum tour and collection is arrayed on a few floors and allows you to get up close and personal with the statues, busts, and other artifacts. Unless you're working on an archaeological site, this is the closest you'll get to such objects. I have loved every visit here and will definitely be back when I can!