3-Day City Trip to Cologne with a Visit to the Musical Starlight Express in Bochum
Cologne, the fourth largest city in Germany, is a fascinating travel destination with a rich history, impressive architecture, and vibrant culture. Cologne is not just a city, but an experience.
Optional Visit to Starlight Express in Bochum
STARLIGHT EXPRESS - A Musical Making History. Unmatched music, unique sets, breathtaking speed, grand emotions, and plenty of roller-skating action – Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-breaking musical has been captivating audiences for an incredible 35 years in Bochum. No other musical has run for so long at a single location, and with well over 18 million visitors, this cult musical has long been a "locomotive" for generations of fans from all over the country.
Early departure from the Olten region. Travel via Basel - Karlsruhe - Heidelberg - Montabaur to Cologne. Check-in at the Maritim Hotel and free time in the city.
Individual exploration of the million-strong city of Cologne. The old town with its many shops invites you to an extensive shopping tour. A typical Kölsch lunch is a must. There are various museums waiting to be discovered. If you are looking for some relaxation, the hotel’s wellness area with a swimming pool (06:00-23:00) and sauna (16:00-22:00) is at your disposal.
Excursion to Bochum (Starlight Express) For those who have booked the excursion to Bochum, departure is at 16:00. Arrival in Bochum around 17:30. Individual dinner, the Starlight Express show begins at 20:00. Return to Cologne to the Maritim Hotel.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet one more time. Departure back to Switzerland at 11:00, returning around 19:00.
The ****Maritim Hotel is located between Cologne's city center and the Rhine promenade at Heumarkt. The walk to the Cathedral through the city is just 1 km. Various attractions are in the immediate vicinity. The rich breakfast buffet is served in the hotel’s Rôtisserie restaurant. If desired, you can also have dinner in the restaurant. The Piano Bar invites you for a cozy nightcap. The Maritim Hotel features a swimming pool as well as a sauna and steam bath. (Swimming pool hours: 06:00-23:00, sauna: 16:00-22:00)