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Located just over the picturesque Hohenzollernbrücke pedestrian bridge, the Hyatt is within easy walking distance to the attractions and activities Old Town Cologne.

In addition to the rooms that have this river view, the majority of the Hyatt’s public areas, from its spacious lobby to its extensive dining rooms, offer you plenty of opportunity to enjoy the view of the Cologne and the Rhine.

But, even if you don’t have a room with a view, the accommodations are pleasant and pampering and a full German buffet breakfast is included in the price of your room. You can also get in shape at no additional cost at the stylish Puls Fitness Club—or maybe just relax poolside on the sun terrace and enjoy the view.

At the (Broad Jump) setting, you can begin at the white line and jump along the measured lines, and see how well you compare.

At these, as well as displays that document the history of the Olympics and other sporting events, you relive the fascinating history of a wide range of sports from ice skating to skateboarding, football to ice hockey.

Visit this museum to relieve famous events in sporting history, be reminded of others you had forgotten, and learn about ones you didn’t know about. All this and more is here to help you gain an appreciation or an even great appreciation for the wide world of sports.

When you come to Cologne, bring your Rollerblades™, scooter, bike, skateboard, wheelchair—or just your feet—and be prepared to enjoy the outdoors. When the weather’s good (and sometimes even when it isn’t), the locals pack up the kids and the dog and head for Cologne’s many parks, walkways, and its numerous outdoor cafes.

Founded by the Romans, Cologne claims to be the oldest city in Germany. But, even though it is old, it is an incredibly youthful city. Viewing itself as a working city, Cologne offers visitors a relaxed charm and style that is informal and relaxing and one of the best places to enjoy yourself. Walk around the square just outside of the Cathedral, and you’ll find crowds gathered to watch the performances of everything from entertainers juggling fire batons to local musicians using their skills to put themselves through college.

But while Cologne is hip and stylish, it also has a wealth of museums with masterpieces to marvel over. In its new quarters near the city hall, the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, famous for its rich collection of ecclesiastical art, features classic paintings miracuously preserved from the medieval period, as well as numerous special exhibitions.

Come to Cologne from late November through December, and you’ll be able to step into the magical fairy-tale world of Cologne’s Old World Christmas Markets. From marzipan to nutcrackers, Cologne’s Christmas markets (there are four of them) will put you in the spirit to enjoy the season.

Of course, no visit to Cologne is complete without touring its famous Koln Cathedral, which dominates with city, and offers visitors an awe-inspiring experience--whether it is to admire the architecture, or experience the religious atmosphere.

From a sophisticated bar in Berlin to the back roads of Bavaria, you’ll be able to sample an incredible range of this liquid gold.

When in Cologne, raise your glasses and drink a toast with Kölsch, the city’s special beer brewed according to a secret recipe that can only be brewed in the Cologne area. Kölsch is a top fermented beer, which means that during the fermentation process, the yeast deposits near the top, giving the beer its unique taste of hops. Even the EU Commission in Brussels agrees with the rule, and there are plenty of breweries in around Cologne to keep up with the demand for this flavorful brew.

Served in small, slender rods or stangen glasses, it’s said that it takes 5 glasses of Kölsch to equal one Bavarian "Mass" (one liter glass of beer). What fun it is to see if its true. Leave the driving to someone else if you do.