Viking Grand European River Cruise, Day 3, Cologne

This is a in-depth look at Cologne, Germany (Köln) which was the third stop on the Viking Grand European River Cruise from Amsterdam.


The ship docked first thing in the morning in Vons, Germany, a 30 minute bus ride to Cologne. That gave us much more time in Cologne as the ship would not arrive in the city until after noon.
We started with a short walking tour led by a Viking Guide.

An intriguing mix of old and new, Cologne reveals its Roman heritage in its city layout and the ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town. Cologne's modern plazas and Hohe Strasse, a pedestrian-only shopping zone, host welcoming shops, enticing restaurants and, of course, cologne boutiques. Of particular note is the city's 14th-century cathedral, a stunning example of Gothic artistry and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Spared Allied bombs during World War Il, the cathedral's imposing twin spires are visible for miles; stained glass windows fill the interior with brilliant colored light. Its 509 steps lead to a 312-foot platform with astounding views.
Cologne is renowned for its wealth of places to eat and drink. Here, you will find everything from gourmet restaurants to more than 100 traditional brewpubs.
Should you find yourself in an authentic German brauhaus, you can expect to find delicious hearty food and plenty of the city's famous Kölsch. This light, crisp beer-by law produced only in Cologne-is served chilled by waiters called köbes wearing the traditional costume of the brewery. They carry the Kölsch to your table on a circular tray called a "crown," which has been specially designed for the Kölsch glasses (stangen).

0:00 Introduction
1:11 Edith Stein Memorial
1:56 City Museum and Flugelauto
2:11 Cologne Cathedral First Look
3:29 Roman-German Museum
3:47 Heinzelmännhenbrunnen
4:22 Jan van Werth Denkmal
4:51 Rathaus - City Hall
5:23 Kallendresser
5:35 Great St. Martin's Church
6:01 Peters Brauhaus
6:24 Hohenzollern Brücke with locks
7:26 Hauptbahnhof
7:50 Back to the Cathedral
8:55 Shrine of the Magi
9:22 Brauhaus Früh am Dom
10:14 Drone Flight over the Rhine
12:43 Conclusion


Equipment used:
DJI Mini 3 Pro (have since upgraded to a Mini 4 Pro) https://www.dji.com/mini-4-pro
Insta360 x3 (360° camera) - https://store.insta360.com/product/x3...
Insta360 Go 3 - https://store.insta360.com/product/go...

Music from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com
Editing is done on a Mac Studio with Final Cut Pro