Accessible holidays in Cologne

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Experience a day of animal magic with a visit to Cologne Zoo & Aquarium. Feast your eyes on the two-hectare elephant park, where a majestic herd roams freely in a natural habitat. Delight in the stunning hippodome, completed in 2010, a impressive spectacle that will transport you to another world. Immerse yourself in the African river landscape, home to hippos, Nile crocodiles, and Sitatunga antelopes, all living in harmony.Get ready for the new highlights, including the recently modernised Amur Tiger facility, boasting magnificent panoramic windows, an impressive visible cave, and canyon, offering a close-up view of the big cats like never before. The Arnulf-und-Elizabeth-Reichert House, set to open in 2021, is a monumental architectural gem from 1899, a walkable jungle adventure landscape with sloth and armadillos, salt cats, howler monkeys, piranhas, and countless other Central American inhabitants.Welcome to the Jungle!

Step into the world of 1926 and discover Cologne at the height of the Golden Twenties. This 45-minute indoor experience combines authentic sets, storytelling, and virtual reality.Your journey begins in a historic cinema, where a newsreel introduces the atmosphere of the 1920s. Continue to a milliner's workshop to learn about the fashion, craftsmanship, and everyday life of the period while helping save Cologne's Carnival.The experience concludes with a virtual reality tram ride aboard a faithfully recreated historic streetcar. As the vehicle travels through the streets, complete with motion and wind effects, you'll enjoy 360° views of Cologne before the destruction of the Second World War, including the city's squares, architecture, and street life.Meet local characters, explore authentic locations, and experience this period of history through immersive technology and storytelling.

This bit of Cologne smells extra good – the inviting aroma of the Original Legendary® Burger! This taste of America comes with a Black Angus steak burger, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, and a crispy onion ring. A complimentary soft drink will help wash it all down perfectly.Dine close to the iconic Cologne Cathedral, surrounded by rock n roll memorabilia. Throw some shade next to Elvis Presley’s sunglasses, admire bass guitars used by KISS, and see Jimi Hendrix's vest!

The popular Cologne Ferris Wheel, currently stationed in front of the Chocolate Museum, extends spectacular vistas across the Rhine, the Cologne Cathedral, and all the way to the silhouette of the Bergisches Land. Aboard the fully glazed gondolas, you'll be treated to an approximately 8-minute ride, packed with stunning panoramic sights from 48 meters high!