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Press Release: Cosmopolitan Cologne

Friday 15th August 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany, but don’t be fooled by the gothic cathedral, romanesque churches and narrow streets of the Old Town – Cologne is very much a 21st century city. Short breaks from £199 per person for 2 nights.

Enjoy Cologne’s vibrant culture in the historic Old Town where visitors can sample a glass of the local beer Kölsch in one of the city’s unique micro breweries, or visit the Ludwig Museum to see modern art by Picasso, Warhol, Dali and Magritte.

It would be a shame to visit Cologne and not pay a visit to the Chocolate Museum, where you can learn the history of the humble cocoa bean and sample chocolate covered waffles. Burn off the calories with a spot of shopping in Cologne’s chic boutiques where you can find anything from fashion to furniture.

 The best bit is this fabulous city is only 4 hours and 11 minutes away by train. Visit Cologne with Railbookers and stay at the modern 3* Mercure Cologne Friesenviertel Hotel from just £199 per person for 2 nights, including breakfast and return train travel.

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Notes to Editor:

Price quoted for the Mercure Cologne Friesenviertel Hotel. Price valid for weekend arrivals before 31st August 2008. For further dates and prices please see www.railbookers.com   Eurostar trains run from London St Pancras International or Ebbsfleet International to Brussels Gare du Midi (Zuid Station).
Eurostar runs from London St Pancras International to Brussels in approximately 1 hour 51 minutes.
Change at Brussels Gare du Midi for a Thalys train through to Cologne. The journey time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.

Times Green Spaces competition:

Nominate your favourite Green Space from anywhere in the world in The Times Green Spaces competition and you could win a five-night trip for two to Venice via Zurich and Turin with Railbookers. For your chance to win visit http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/holiday_type/green_travel/article3668108.ece and get your nominations in before September 1st 2008.

Railbookers:

Railbookers tailor-makes short breaks and holidays to Europe by Eurostar and rail, including handpicked quality hotels.

 

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