The InterContinental Köln is situated in the heart of the city, only a few minutes' walk from the historical city centre, the world-famous Cologne Cathedral and the traditional event hall, Gürzenich. The main train station, the pedestrian zones, the Philharmonic Hall and the city's numerous museums, theatres and nightclubs can be reached easily on foot. The taxi ride to the trade fair ground takes only five to ten minutes, and the airport can be reached in 20 minutes. Due to the central location of the InterContinental Köln, all the major motorways around Cologne can be easily accessed.