#Dom tower cost full#
#Dom tower cost windows#

While you will climb 533 steps, there are a couple of places that you can stop to relax. The tower opens at 9 am and I recommend going as near to then as possible. Those that are fit and feel comfortable climbing a spiral staircase will be rewarded with spectacular views of Cologne.

#Dom tower cost full#

Plan to spend at least two hours wandering through the cathedral in order to get the full experience. It is also worth noting the tiles and mosaics at various locations on the cathedral floor.

#Dom tower cost windows#

The cathedral is one of the tallest in Europe, but it is inside that you can view some of the most amazing medieval stained-glass windows (a small pair of binoculars can prove to be an asset), the Shrine of the Three Wise Men behind the High Alter, and a collection of gems in the Treasury (separate admission required). The cathedral is open from 6 am until 8 pm, and we noticed that most of the tourists and tour busses started to arrive after 10 am. However, one should not be dismayed by the crowds, the cathedral is quite large and you will not have to battle for space.

The only change I noticed was in the number of visitors it was fairly crowded inside as well as in the front courtyard. This visit to the Cologne Cathedral came 41 years after my first visit. At night, the illuminated cathedral building and other buildings along River Rhine formed an impressive night time skyline of Cologne. The Central Train Station (Koln Hauptbahnhof) was right behind the cathedral, and the river cruise ship terminal was just across Rhine River. The location of this cathedral was so convenient to visitors to Cologne by train or ship. Visitors with exposed shoulders and knees were stopped at the entrance, and were offered thin blue coveralls to wear before being allowed to enter the cathedral. The huge nave with impressive columns, stain glassed windows, and decorative organs were impressive as usual.

The majestic Gothic style church with soaring twin spires, flying buttresses and massive stone columns looked as impressive as before. This time, we visited the cathedral again when our Viking River Cruise ship stopped at Cologne during its “Rhine Getaway Cruise”. Whenver we visited Cologne by train or cruise ship, we paid homage to this cathedral. Cologne Cathedral (Kolner Dom) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Seat of Archbishop of Cologne.