German Experience Vlog: A Day in Cologne #learnGerman #GermanVlog

Hello and welcome to my new German vlog. I am in the city of Cologne today, and in this vlog I will show you a few attractions, Also introduce a few tourist attractions in Cologne. And we also begin straight away with the city's landmark. Also, a landmark means that it is a symbol of the city and is also very well known. The landmark of Cologne is the Cologne Cathedral, which you can see behind me. And Cologne Cathedral is also the most visited building in Germany. This means that a very large number of people visit the Cologne Cathedral. Tourists from Germany, but of course also from other countries. The architectural style of Cologne Cathedral belongs to Gothic, so it is truly impressive. And Cologne Cathedral is 157 meters high. Thus, Cologne Cathedral is the third tallest cathedral in the world. Now I stand before a miniature version of Cologne Cathedral. And you can find this miniature version directly in front of the real building. Here you will also find interesting information about the construction of Cologne Cathedral. The Cologne Cathedral, also known as the building, began in the year 1248. But then there was a building halt of a few hundred years, so no further construction took place during the Middle Ages. And the cathedral was completed in the year 1880. Every day, about 20,000 visitors come to see the cathedral, either from the outside or, of course, from inside. But one naturally also has to pay attention, as there are sometimes trade fairs. Also Messen, these are Christian services, things we also find in other churches or cathedrals. And at this time it is difficult for visitors, but if one goes into the cathedral outside of the fairs, Then one can naturally also visit the cathedral from the inside. You can also visit the tower of Cologne Cathedral. That means one can climb 533 steps. And then one has a beautiful view over the entire city. I won't do that today, but a few years ago I went on a school trip to Cologne with my class. And back then, we also visited the Cologne Cathedral and climbed the 533 steps. And then we also had a very beautiful view. But for people who have a fear of heights, this might not be the best option. But if you don't have a fear of heights and are athletic and enjoy climbing stairs, then I can certainly recommend it as well. Now I am standing on the Rhine shore. Also, the river Rhine flows through the city of Cologne. One can also take a boat trip across the Rhine. For example, a panoramic tour. And one can choose among various boat trips. For example, shorter ship journeys that last only 60 minutes. But if you want to see a great deal or spend a long time traveling by boat, Then you can also drive across the Rhine for 90 minutes or even three hours. I am now standing before another interesting attraction in Cologne. Behind you, you can see the Cologne Hohenzollern Bridge. And Cologne's Hohenzollern Bridge is one of the most heavily used railway bridges in the world. Also, the word "die Eisenbahn" has the same meaning as "der Zug." It is also a drawbridge on which many trains travel. Over 1,220 trains cross this railway bridge every day. The Hohenzollern Bridge is also a popular photo spot. Many tourists also like to take photos here. and it is also called the Love Bridge because many couples lean on the railing, at the bridge, also in the pedestrian zone, where one can also walk on foot Attach love locks and there write your name or initials, also engrave the first letter of her name. Here is the railing, and here on the railing, very many love locks are hanging. And you can see that some people write the letters on with a pen. But there are also castles where the names, for example, are engraved. And sometimes the date is also engraved. That could be the date, meaning the day on which a couple fell in love. or perhaps even when a couple in love met each other or perhaps even the date of the wedding. And after the people attach the locks to the railing, Throw the keys into the Rhine, into the river. And this is a symbol so that love endures forever, forever and ever. and the couple stays together forever. Now I stand in front of one of the most popular museums in Germany. Behind you, you can see the Chocolate Museum. This is from the brand Lindt. And in this museum, you can learn everything about the 5,000-year history of chocolate and also learn from cocoa. Chocolate is also made with cocoa, so cocoa is needed for that. And the highlight of this museum is a three-meter-tall chocolate fountain. Maybe you know the word "well." There is often a fountain in a park or in the city, where water flows. But in the fountain at the Chocolate Museum, no water flows. but chocolate. I was also here on a school trip with my class. And back then, you could also hold a biscuit under the chocolate fountain. and then immediately eat the fresh chocolate. And I think it is still possible today. There is also a free photo spot in front of the Chocolate Museum. These are very large lingonberries. And of course, you can also take nice photos there as a memento. What I also find very nice is the Ferris wheel. You'll find it right next to the Chocolate Museum. And it also shines very beautifully. Also for people who don't have fear of heights and enjoy riding giant Ferris wheels, Is that also a beautiful additional attraction in Cologne? That was my vlog about the city of Cologne. Of course, I'm curious whether you've been to Cologne before. And if yes, what did you like the most? And if not, would you also like to visit Cologne? Feel free to write it in the comments.