Timeline
13:50
Sit in the beer hall next to the cathedral. It is open from 11:00 to 01:00 daily. Order a local Kölsch and some light bites to start your evening early.
14:30
Walk to the memorial for Johann Christoph Winters. It is located near the cathedral. Take a moment to reflect on the founder of the Hänneschen puppet theatre.
14:50
Head to the Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom. It is a traditional Colognian restaurant just a short walk from the memorial. The doors open at 11:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends, so you will have plenty of time to order a full meal.
15:20
Finish your walk at the Hohenzollern Bridge. It is known as the Locking Bridge. Walk along the straight path behind the cathedral to reach the Rhine. Look for the bridge covered in padlocks placed by visitors.
Local tip
The Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom is very close to the cathedral and opens early. If you prefer a quieter start, the memorial is best visited before the mid-afternoon tour groups arrive.
Check before you go
- Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom opens at 11:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends.
- Brauhaus Gaffel is also open from 11:00 daily if you prefer that beer hall.
Worth knowing
- Brauhaus FRÜH am Dom is open at 14:50 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cologne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).