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\"\"Lake Toma, amongst the stunning mountains of Switzerland, is home to the source of the Rhine.\u00a0Leaving here it continues its journey through to the Netherlands, where it flows into the North Sea. On its way the biggest city it crosses is cosmopolitan Cologne<\/a>. Cologne would only be half as beautiful without this fantastic river running through it. The Rhine gives this city a unique and relaxed atmosphere. On its banks visitors to Cologne like to spend their time relaxing alongside the locals, known as \u2018K\u00f6lner\u2019! I am proud to call Cologne my home town and can speak to you at first-hand about life around this significant river of Europe. Hopefully I will also entice you to explore Cologne yourself!<\/p>\n

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Each year in July the \u2018K\u00f6lner Lichter\u2018 take place on the river Rhine. The K\u00f6lner Lichter are huge and impressive fireworks, which should not be missed. Fired from a big ship on the Rhine itself, these fireworks last about half an hour and follow a particular theme. Delightful music accompanies everything, music which also matches the theme! On this evening the locals and people from all over the world come together on the Rhine\u2019s banks to watch this spectacle.<\/p>\n

The Rhine throughout the year<\/h3>\n

\"\"However, on normal days the Rhine is not boring at all! The \u2018Rheinpark\u2019 in the district of Deutz offers a range of activities. Here you can play football, go skateboarding and for the children there is also a nice playground. You can also take a ride through the beautiful Rheinpark on a mini-train. For those who prefer to relax and lean back the Rheinpark is the perfect place too! Especially during the summer, the Rheinpark invites you to sun yourself and even share an enjoyable picnic or barbecue with your friends.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Rheinboulevard\u2019, also located on the banks in Deutz, is another great place to be. It is a fairly new and very modern looking promenade with an impressive flight of steps for people to sit on. Here you can chat with friends for hours whilst admiring the cathedral and the Hohenzollernbr\u00fccke – the iconic Hohenzollern bridge. During the summer the Rheinboulevard is the ideal place to soak up the sun!<\/p>\n

Cologne – a city separated by the Rhine<\/h3>\n

The Rhine divides Cologne into two parts. One side is the location for the remarkable cathedral and the fascinating old town and this is the side which many people prefer.\u00a0The other side is called \u2018Sch\u00e4l Sick\u2019 in Cologne\u2019s dialect (which has the same name as our local beer: K\u00f6lsch). \u2018Sch\u00e4l Sick\u2019 translates to something like \u2018wrong side\u2019. But as an inhabitant of the Sch\u00e4l Sick, I have to say this: you should definitely not miss a visit to this part of Cologne!<\/p>\n

Nature lovers in particular love this part of Cologne, with its nature reserve \u2018Wahner Heide\u2019. The peaceful forest \u2018K\u00f6nigsforst\u2018 also has a lot to offer. The\u00a0Rheinpark and Rheinboulevard, mentioned above, are also located on\u00a0the Sch\u00e4l Sick. Not such a wrong side after all!<\/p>\n

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During the carnival period aside from the big and popular \u2018Rosenmontagszug\u2019 in the town centre it is also worth viewing one of the smaller \u2018Veedelsz\u00fcge\u2018, of which there are quite a few really nice and captivating ones, also on the Sch\u00e4l Sick. After saying all of this, probably the best and most important thing is: from this side of the Rhine you have a stunning view of Cologne\u2019s cathedral!<\/p>\n

\"\"Wherever a river divides a city there are bridges needed, of course, of which Cologne has quite a few! The most popular and in my view the greatest one is the \u2018Hohenzollernbr\u00fccke\u2018. As in some other cities as well, couples use this bridge to pledge romantic loyalty to each other. To do so they attach a lock to the bridge and throw the key into the Rhine. Every day when I cross the bridge on my way to university I enjoy the view of the Rhine and at the same time ask myself if all these couples are still together\u2026<\/p>\n

–\u00a0Sabrina<\/em><\/p>\n

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