Brühl Travel Guide

  Schloss Augustusburg
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  • Schloss Augustusburg
      Schloss Augustusburg
    by Cristian_Uluru
  •   Brühl
    by Agatho
  • It was like this everywhere you looked.
      It was like this everywhere you looked.
    by Steve-H
  • Bruhl Palace
      Bruhl Palace
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  • Walking on water, anyone can do it.
      Walking on water, anyone can do it.
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Things to Do  

Cristuskirche

Cristuskirche, Brühl

 antistar Says:  Juxtaposed with the flashy grandeur of the Augustusburg Palace next door, the small, white, plain Protestant Cristuskirche puts the excesses of the Catholic Archibishop's residence in stark contrast. But plain doesn't mean that the church isn't beautiful. 

Augustusburg Palace

Augustusburg Palace, Brühl

 antistar Says:  Starting out as the residence of the Arch-Bishop Elector of Cologne, the palace switched alliegance after the second world war and became a reception hall for guests of the state for the Federal Government of Germany in nearby Bonn. Today with the government removed to... 

Walking on the frozen lakes.

Walking on the frozen lakes., Brühl

 Steve-H Says:  Just out side of Bruhl is Phantasialand, a huge theme park that's well worth a visit in the summer, just opposite is some woodlands that hide a series of great lakes. The lakes were the result of quarrying done here decades ago and are now a nature reserve. In winter the... 

the Augustusburg

the Augustusburg, Brühl

 Agatho Says:  As you are exiting the train station Bruhl you will immediately see in front of you the Bruhl Palace, Augustusburg. After all the station was originary built for the Palace. . .The palaces were built at the beginning of the 18th century by the Archbishop-Elector of Cologne,... 

Apres Ski Bar

Apres Ski Bar, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  We went to Phantasia over the Christmas period and where garaunteed snow, which we did.So to go in a bar called Apres Ski was quite relevant. A lovely atmosphere nicely decked out with reindeer and trees. A good place for a warm and a hot wine, Fridays and Saturday open late... 

Price Guide

Price Guide, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  Phantastialand Wintertraum 2006/07 Pay for one day get the second day free!!!Anyone who has a birthday and takes proof can get in free for the day!!Adult price 21 euroOAP price 13 euro 

Winter wonderland

Winter wonderland, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  If you can go over Christmas this is the best time in my opion. There is real snow on the ground, over 1000 christmas trees, many places to get gingerbread and mulled wine. Characters dressed as snowflakes, elves and there is even a father christmas that rides round the park... 

See A Show

See A Show, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  Whilst in the theme park there are a variety of free shows you can watch. We saw something like a circus act done on stage it was very very entertaining and suitable for all ages. With fabulous costumes and sound effects. 

Ride the Black Mamba!

Ride the Black Mamba!, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  Last year this ride was under construction so we couldnt go on it, but this year it was finished and was well worth the wait!! You are transported in to the depths of Africa with all the sounds of the wild. The carraiges sit 4 abreast with your feet hanging down, after being... 

Funtasia!!!!

Funtasia!!!!, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  Take the free bus to Phantasia land, this can be caught next to the train station, you cannot mistake it as it has Phantasia all over it. This is a fun packed day for all ages, rides, shows lakes and entertainment for one and all. A must is the 4D cinema show it is... 

Hotels  

Hotel Village Matamba

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Hotel Ling Bao

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Restaurants  

Pingsdorfer Hof: Hotel, Bar & Restaurant.

Pingsdorfer Hof: Hotel, Bar & Restaurant., Brühl

 Steve-H Says:  Perhaps it is the close proximity of Phantasialand, the theme park but for a small town Bruhl seems to have a lot of hotels, restaurants and bars, often it is all three together.After stopping here for a beer and enjoying the beer garden I perused the menu and decided to... 

Alt Berlin: Celebrations

Alt Berlin: Celebrations, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  Whether an individual guest, group or Christmas celebration in the evening, feast at the buffett in the fantastic restaurant Alt Berlin. Reservations taken by phone. 

Transportation  

Train

Train, Brühl

 antistar Says:  Pretty much every regional train (not the white express trains) that runs from Cologne through Bonn stops at Bruhl. It takes about 15 minutes, and once you walk out of the station there it is: Augustusburg Palace. The main town is behind and to the right of the palace, if... 

how to get to bruhl

how to get to bruhl, Brühl

 Agatho Says:  If you don't have a car, the easiest way of getting to Bruhl is by train. From Bonn or Koln (Cologne) trains are reaching Bruhl every 30 minutes. The trip is around 15 minutes and it leaves you just in front of the palace. Go out of the station and you will see signes for... 

Free bus

Free bus, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  You can catch a free bus outside the train station that will take you right to the gates of Phantasialand 

Train

Train, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  It is relatively easy to get to Bruhl from Cologne. The bus timetables are very easy to understand and the railway staff are very helpful if you are in doubt. One suggestion is just to give yourself plenty of time to study the times and you will be fine. 

What to Pack  

There are some things you shouldn't take.

There are some things you shouldn't take., Brühl

 Steve-H Says:   Check your luggage for stowaways. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Ride a cock horse

Ride a cock horse, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  Whilst staying in the small town of Bruhl we came across this "childrens" ride in the middle of the town, we didnt understand why it was there, but being a child at heart I just had to have a go. 

Favorites  

Ice cold pleasure

Ice cold pleasure, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  In addition to all the open winterproof attractions, many special winter extras are waiting for you. A large ice rink, motor sleds for the children, a bobsled run, with authentic snow! 

bags at fantasia

bags at fantasia, Brühl

 ettenaj Says:  I found it a great comfort that you can hire a locker for the day for all your belonging for 2 euro,s this means you can be complealty hands free all day, great especially if you have a couple of children who need lots of baggage room! 

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 Good business accommodation, and nice people make you feel confortable. A nice restaurant with a much larger menu lately (finally!) and a great German buffet... 

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Fantastic Phantasia land

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 Christmas in phantasialand a true fantasy for any age. 

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Phantasialand

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 The only real thing I knew and know Brýhl of, was and is Phantasialand! A great adventurepark for kids of all ages! Greetings Roeffie 

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Arriving late at night...

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 ... I could only see a little, like the nice houses already decorated for Christmas, but it was a good feeling. I will try to get more on my next trips. 

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Palaces of Bruhl

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 Half way between Cologne and Bonn are the stunningly beautiful palaces of Bruhl. When we arrived it was late on a winter's day, and the early evening light produced amazingly long shadows stretched...... 

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A good reason to visit Bruhl

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 Here's the reason I went to Bruhl, don't they look great? The flags make it look like an official picture, President Sven & his First Lady. Bruhl was great, very small and friendly and only 20 minutes... 

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