Every year, in the six “crazy days” before Lent, over a million costumed revelers take over the streets of Cologne in a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages.

COLOGNE, GERMANY: In this Cologne, Germany travel guide we explore the old town area as well as the area along the Rhine River. We also take a look at Hohe Street and its vibrant shopping area. From ...

Carnival celebrations in Germany kicked off on Thursday as huge costumed crowds began cutting loose amid tightened security, especially in the twin Carnival capitals of Cologne and Dusseldorf. By ...

Located on the Rhine River, the delightful city of Cologne can trace its origins back to the Roman era. It has the largest and most famous church in Germany (and that's quite a statement). The city is ...