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Ready to explore? This guide is by travel writer Jennifer Ceaser. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. Pay a visit to the traditional beer halls in the Altstadt Old Town and sample the local version of the highly celebrated Altbier.
Unlike most German beers, this brown ale is served in short 6oz glasses. Of the many beer halls located in the Old Town, Zum Uerige is a favourite for many and has been brewing its Altbier in situ since the s. Bonus: most cruises include free, unlimited booze. Tours range from minute panoramic tours of the city to longer afternoon and dinner cruises; there are also day trips to nearby Kaiserswerth, Duisburg and Cologne which run seasonally.
More than 3, pieces, dating from Roman times through the Middle Ages and Art Nouveau period and up to the present, is one of the most impressive in the world. This subterranean exhibition space is located beneath the Rhine promenade. The rotating exhibits feature young and emerging local artists, and are a mix of sculpture, painting, drawing, photography and video and art installations. Go elbow to elbow with the locals at the long curved bar or head up the narrow spiral staircase to the intimate upper level, which is perfect for watching the crowds down below.
The in-the-know order through the tiny square window outside and sip their Killepitsch at an alfresco table. Late-afternoon K affee und Kuchen coffee and cake is the German version of British afternoon tea. In this modern, bright and airy space, you can choose from eight to 10 cakes baked fresh each morning look out for fruity versions in summer, and spiced versions in the colder months.
