Wine Walk from Eigelstein to Nippes in Cologne
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About this class
Experience a unique wine tour through Cologne and dive into the fascinating history of the city. From Eigelsteintor to Nippes, this tour takes you in the footsteps of the Romans, the Middle Ages and the Prussian period. During the approximately 4 km long walk, you will learn more about the industrial age and the influence on today's knick-knack. Selected wines and delicious small dishes await you at various historic locations, which round off the evening perfectly. For non-wine drinkers, soft drinks are available at every station.
We are looking forward to your participation.
Details to remember
What to bring to the class
- Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
- Interest in wine and history
What is included in the class?
- Guided tour with historical insights
- 7 different wines
- Different appetizers and cheeses to go with the wine
- olives
- bread
- water
Teamevents and groups
Location and accessibility
What you’ll do in the class
- Meeting point: Eigelsteintor north side (tree in front of the ice cream parlour)
- Start with an introduction to the history of the Eigelstein
- Stop at various historic sites (Roman Military Road, Eigelsteintorburg, St. Agnes Church, Fort X)
- Explanations about the history of knick-knacks and industrialization
- 7 glasses of wine in 3-4 restaurants
- 6 culinary delights
- Alternatives to wine available
Who is the class suitable for?
For history buffs, wine lovers and anyone who wants to experience Cologne's history in a special way. Non-wine drinkers are also welcome.
The minimum age for the event is 18 years.
For groups of 15 people or more, we are happy to find an exclusive date for your private event. Whether for birthday parties, bachelor parties or company parties of all kinds.
Le Caveau
Le Caveau is an importer of French wines and organizes a variety of wine events, including wine tastings ✨, summer wine festivals in the courtyard with live music ☀️🎶 and wine hikes through various Cologne districts. The focus is on a cheerful atmosphere and the shared joy of wine 😊
