We visited Cologne and Dusseldorf in late December a few years ago. A walking tour of Dusseldorf included lots of brewery info. NYE in Cologne was plain frightening. But I did enjoy the Himmel und Ad.
The fireworks. Carnage, rockets fired from bottles hitting people in the crowds. Huge fireworks set off on the street. No regard for safety at all. Paramedics had a terrible time. I’ve read since that ‘illegal’ fireworks are also used. It’s apparently a problem in many German cities.
I had the same reaction to the Dom. I think the soot helps it seem more menacing. I have family in Koln so I love visiting it. My partner is a big fan of the beer and the small glasses that will magically be full again if you don't put your beer mat on it.
We visited Cologne and Dusseldorf in late December a few years ago. A walking tour of Dusseldorf included lots of brewery info. NYE in Cologne was plain frightening. But I did enjoy the Himmel und Ad.
Frightening? How so?
The fireworks. Carnage, rockets fired from bottles hitting people in the crowds. Huge fireworks set off on the street. No regard for safety at all. Paramedics had a terrible time. I’ve read since that ‘illegal’ fireworks are also used. It’s apparently a problem in many German cities.
Yeah they do love fireworks over there. Also in the Netherlands.
I had the same reaction to the Dom. I think the soot helps it seem more menacing. I have family in Koln so I love visiting it. My partner is a big fan of the beer and the small glasses that will magically be full again if you don't put your beer mat on it.