9 days in Frankfurt, Cologne & Amsterdam Itinerary

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

On the 5th (Fri), hunt for treasures at Kleinmarkthalle, then explore the world behind art at Liebieghaus, and then admire the masterpieces at Stadel Museum.

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Singapore, Singapore to Frankfurt is an approximately 15.5- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time (SGT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 7 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Singapore in May: high temperatures in Frankfurt hover around 22°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to Cologne.

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

On the 6th (Sat), explore the world behind art at Museum Ludwig and then don't miss a visit to Cologne Cathedral.

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Traveling by train from Frankfurt to Cologne takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to drive to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Get some cultural insight at Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. Popular historic sites such as Anne Frank House and Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House) are in your itinerary. Go for a jaunt from Amsterdam to Haarlem to see Frans Hals Museum about 40 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Red Light District, steep yourself in history at Begijnhof, make a trip to De 9 Straatjes, and stop by The Jordaan.

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Getting from Cologne to Amsterdam by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. In May, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.