Your First 24 Hours in Cologne — Hour-by-Hour

Cologne's adult-tourism scene is concentrated around Hornstraße. First day establishes orientation and routine.

Hour 0-2: Arrival at CGN

Land at Cologne Bonn (CGN). Take S-Bahn S19 to Cologne Hauptbahnhof (EUR 3.20; 15 min). From there, walk or tram to hotel.

Hour 2-4: Hotel and orientation

Check in. Old Town (Altstadt) or Belgisches Viertel are central. Walk briefly to orient. Cologne is compact; everything is walking distance.

Hour 4-8: Cultural orientation

Visit the Cathedral (Köln Dom) — UNESCO site; substantial. Walk along the Rhine. Lunch at a brewery (Brauhaus Päffgen, Früh am Dom). Cologne's historic centre is small but rich.

Hour 8-12: Cash withdrawal

Sparkasse, Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank ATMs work for foreign cards. EUR 500-1,000 covers a substantial adult-tourism evening (Pascha entry + session).

Hour 12-16: Hornstraße orientation

Walk Hornstraße briefly during daytime to orient. The Pascha building is the main landmark. Don't commit to anything yet.

Hour 16-20: First evening at Pascha

Visit Pascha or one of the other Hornstraße laufhaus venues. Entry fee EUR 25-75; sessions paid separately (EUR 40-100). The model is straightforward.

Hour 20-24: Late evening

Return to hotel via tram or walk. German breweries are open late.