🇩🇪 Cologne | A Gothic Fairytale Come to Life ✨

A whirlwind day in Cologne proves this Rhine-side city is perfect for fairytale-like citywalks! ⛪ Cologne Cathedral ▪ The iconic Gothic twin spires look straight out of a storybook—climb to the top for panoramic views that’ll steal your breath. ▪ Inside: Stained-glass windows cast rainbow hues when sunlight hits—pure magic! 🌉 Hohenzollern Bridge ▪ "Love Lock Bridge" dazzles with thousands of colorful padlocks (spot the oldest rusted ones from 1800s!). ▪ Photography gold: Frame the cathedral from the opposite bank at golden hour. 🏘️ Old Town Stroll ▪ Cobblestone lanes lined with half-timbered houses and quirky cafés (coffee break = mandatory). 🌅 Rhine River Promenade ▪ Sunset turns the river into liquid gold—best enjoyed with a Kölsch beer in hand. ▪ Night cruise? The cathedral lit up over the water is next-level romantic. Cologne = where Gothic grandeur meets riverside romance. Every step feels like wandering into a medieval dream. #Cologne #GermanFairytale #RhineRiverMagic #SlowTravel