As one of the largest cities in Germany, Cologne enjoys and enviable reputation as a vibrant, cultural hub as well as playing host to several major events in ancient and modern German history. Its situation along the Bundesautobahn 3 makes it ideal for car rental; indeed, the city’s whole traffic network is extremely well-maintained. Major attractions include the Cologne Cathedral – the city’s dominant landmark – one of several of the Churches and the Town Hall. Also worth visiting are the Old Town Panorama and The Storage Depot. Be sure to have a look at the Dionysus Mosaic.

The beautiful Rhine river makes for an enticing starting point of any walking tour of the city; from there you can make your way up towards one of the many attractions including the Botanical Gardens. The Gardens are just one example of the beautiful scenery around Cologne and nature lovers should also look at the forests nearby.