While in Cologne, you can visit Germany's oldest city hall, with parts dating back to the 11th century. Over time, it has picked up a mix of styles—Gothic tower, Renaissance loggia, some modern touches. The 61-metre tower is covered in carved figures, including some cheeky ones from local history, and the bells chime four times a day. There’s also a mechanical face called the Platzjabbek that sticks its tongue out on the hour. Inside, the Hansasaal is the main historic hall—worth a look if it’s open.

The vulture feeding experience offers a rare opportunity to witness endangered white-backed, hooded and lappet-faced vultures gathering in remarkable numbers, a sight becoming increasingly uncommon across Zimbabwe. This conservation initiative also occasionally attracts majestic marabou storks to join the feast. You can observe this daily event free of charge, although donations are warmly encouraged to support the vital preservation of these magnificent birds. The experience begins with an informative briefing from an expert guide on the viewing deck, followed by the distribution of meat and bones collected from local hotels to the feeding area. The feeding typically occurs around 1pm, with the sudden arrival of dozens of vultures creating a dramatic and educational display of nature's clean-up crew in action. This unique program not only provides incredible photo opportunities but plays a crucial role in protecting Zimbabwe's vulnerable vulture populations.

Construction on the Cologne Cathedral began in 1248, and it ended up being one of the biggest building projects of the Middle Ages. The idea was to make room for the waves of pilgrims coming to see the shrine of the Three Wise Men—yes, those Three Wise Men. Their supposed remains are kept in a gold casket near the altar, and it’s still the cathedral’s most prized relic.