Formerly the Müngersdorfer Stadion, the RheinEnergie Stadion in Cologne has a 46,134
seating capacity for international matches which can be increased to 50,997 for domestic
games; when fans are allowed to stand.
Cologne's RheinEnergie Stadium is a little way out from the center,
near the intersection of the A1 and A4 motorways, to the west of the city.
Köln
Transportation Map:
Cologne has a large network of U and S Bahns so you'll be wise to have a map with you.
Getting to the stadium from Hauptbahnof (Dom) means changing at Neumarkt (two stops) for
the U1 (direction Weiden Schulstr).
Public Transportation
Around Cologne:
The VRS (Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg) mobilises the urban districts of Cologne, Bonn,
Leverkusen and the city of Monheim in the rural district of Mettmann, as well as the rural
districts of Euskirchen, Rhein-Erft, Rhein-Sieg, Rheinisch-Bergisch and Oberbergisch.
Situated on the Rhine, Köln is famous as Germany's carnival hotspot
(no wonder the Brazilian fans want to base themselves here). You'll also have heard of Eau
de Cologne (Kölnish Wasser). Kölsch,
in case you didn't know, is the local beer.
City of Köln:
Founded by the Romans (as Colonia), Cologne is the oldest of the major German cities and
still characterised by its 2,000 years of history. It is also the fourth largest city in
Germany.
Cologne - City
of Culture:
The Museum Ludwig is the
most famous of the ten municipal and the many ecclesiastical and private museums in this
cathedral city and provides an overview of major international works of 20th century art
while the Römisch-Germanisches
Museum gives an impressive account of the history of the Romans along the Rhine.
Köln
2006:
Highlights and events taking place in Cologne during the 2006 World Cup Finals.
Attractions in Köln:
The number one attraction in Cologne is the Cathedral (Dom) and you'll see
it as soon as you come out of the main train station.
From the cathedral a walk down Hohe Strass (the pedestrian-only
shopping area) will bring you to Neumarkt, where you can catch the U1 direct to the World
Cup stadium.
The city of Köln offers an unparalleled selection of more than 3,000 bars, restaurants and
breweries; the highest number per capita than anywhere else in Germany.
