Cologne, Germany

Germany's fourth-largest city on the Rhine, anchored by its soaring Gothic cathedral and legendary Kölsch beer culture, with a vibrant arts scene and one of Europe's most famous Carnival celebrations.

Cologne, Germany

🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Cologne

  • Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) — Cologne Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a World Heri
  • Hohenzollern Bridge — The Hohenzollern Bridge is a bridge crossing the river Rhine in the German city of Cologne. It crosses the Rhine at kilometre 688.5. Originally, the bridge was both a railway and road bridge. However, after its destruction in 1945 and subsequent reconstruction, the bridge has onl
  • Museum Ludwig — , located in Cologne, Germany, houses a collection of modern art. It includes works from Pop Art, Abstract and Surrealism, and has one of the largest Picasso collections in Europe. It holds many works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
  • Groß St. Martin — The Great Saint Martin Church is a Romanesque Catholic church in Cologne, Germany. Its foundations rest on remnants of a Roman chapel, built on what was then an island in the Rhine. The church was later transformed into a Benedictine monastery. The current buildings, including a
  • Romano-Germanic Museum — Museum built over a Roman villa site, housing the Dionysus mosaic and artifacts from Roman Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium.
  • Cologne City Hall (Rathaus) — The Cologne City Hall is a historical building in Cologne, western Germany. It is located off Hohe Straße in the district of Innenstadt, and set between the two squares of Rathausplatz and Alter Markt. It houses part of the city government, including the city council and offices
  • Cologne Zoological Garden — The Aktiengesellschaft Cologne Zoological Garden is the zoo of Cologne, Germany. Being the third oldest zoo in Germany, it features over 10,000 animals of more than 850 species on more than 20 hectares. The internationally renowned zoo with an attached aquarium and invertebrate e
  • Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln — The Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln is a municipal formal park and botanical garden located adjacent to Cologne Zoological Garden at Amsterdamer Straße 34, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is open daily without charge.
  • Wallraf-Richartz Museum — The Wallraf–Richartz Museum is an art museum in Cologne, Germany, with a collection of fine art from the medieval period to the early twentieth century. It is one of the three major museums in Cologne.
  • Cologne Cable Car (Rheinseilbahn) — The Cologne Cable Car is a gondola lift that runs across the river Rhine in Cologne, Germany. It connects the two banks of the Rhine at the height of Cologne's Zoo Bridge (Zoobrücke).
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🥾 Trails & Hikes in Cologne

  • Southerberg — Southerberg is a protected area in Cologne. It is located in the Opladen neighborhood.
  • Urdenbacher Altrhein und Baumberger Aue — Urdenbacher Altrhein und Baumberger Aue is a protected area in Cologne. It is located in the Baumberg neighborhood. More info: https://nsg.naturschutzinformationen.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiete/gesamt/ME-021
  • Monheimer Baggersee — Monheimer Baggersee is a protected area in Cologne. More info: https://nsg.naturschutzinformationen.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiete/gesamt/ME-004
  • Ohligser Heide — Ohligser Heide is a protected area in Cologne. More info: https://nsg.naturschutzinformationen.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiete/gesamt/SG-001
  • Wupper — Wupper is a protected area in Cologne. It is located in the Bürrig neighborhood. More info: https://nsg.naturschutzinformationen.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiete/gesamt/LEV-014
  • Oerkhaussee — Oerkhaussee is a protected area in Cologne. It is located in the Karnap neighborhood. More info: https://nsg.naturschutzinformationen.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiete/gesamt/ME-015
  • Grünland- und Waldflächen bei Rothenberg — Grünland- und Waldflächen bei Rothenberg is a protected area in Cologne. It is located in the Rothenberg neighborhood.
  • Rheinaue Worringen-Langel — Rheinaue Worringen-Langel is a protected area in Cologne. It is located in the Chorweiler neighborhood. More info: https://nsg.naturschutzinformationen.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiete/gesamt/K-010
  • Wupperinsel — Wupperinsel is a protected area in Cologne. It is located in the Opladen neighborhood. More info: https://nsg.naturschutzinformationen.nrw.de/nsg/de/fachinfo/gebiete/gesamt/LEV-012
  • Riedbachaue — Riedbachaue is a protected area in Cologne. It is located in the Büscherhöfen neighborhood.
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🍽️ Restaurants in Cologne

  • Nobiko — A local restaurant in Cologne serving regional cuisine, popular with both residents and visitors for its authentic flavors and casual atmosphere.
  • Cafe Tulip — A local restaurant in Cologne serving regional cuisine, popular with both residents and visitors for its authentic flavors and casual atmosphere.
  • Viet-Thai Cuisine — A local restaurant in Cologne serving regional cuisine, popular with both residents and visitors for its authentic flavors and casual atmosphere.
  • Yoop. Frozen Yogurt — A local restaurant in Cologne serving regional cuisine, popular with both residents and visitors for its authentic flavors and casual atmosphere.
  • Sawaddee Köln — A local restaurant in Cologne serving regional cuisine, popular with both residents and visitors for its authentic flavors and casual atmosphere.
  • Café Vreiheit — A local restaurant in Cologne serving regional cuisine, popular with both residents and visitors for its authentic flavors and casual atmosphere.
  • Old School — A local restaurant in Cologne serving regional cuisine, popular with both residents and visitors for its authentic flavors and casual atmosphere.
  • Du Luca — A local restaurant in Cologne serving regional cuisine, popular with both residents and visitors for its authentic flavors and casual atmosphere.
  • Schlüters — Schlüters is an international restaurant in Cologne. It is located in the Weidenpesch neighborhood. Open: Mo-Su 16:30-22:30+; Su off. More info: https://schlueterskoeln.de/
  • Aloha Cafe — A local restaurant in Cologne serving regional cuisine, popular with both residents and visitors for its authentic flavors and casual atmosphere.
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🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Cologne

  • Sofias Traverne — A local bar in Cologne offering drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a taste of the city's nightlife scene.
  • Weimarer Stübchen — A local bar in Cologne offering drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a taste of the city's nightlife scene.
  • Sünner im Walfisch — A local bar in Cologne offering drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a taste of the city's nightlife scene.
  • Zur letzten Instanz — A local bar in Cologne offering drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a taste of the city's nightlife scene.
  • meyers — A local bar in Cologne offering drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a taste of the city's nightlife scene.
  • Ihrefelder Eck — A local bar in Cologne offering drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a taste of the city's nightlife scene.
  • "L" — A local bar in Cologne offering drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a taste of the city's nightlife scene.
  • Papa Joe's Jazzlokal — A local bar in Cologne offering drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a taste of the city's nightlife scene.
  • Hartwichklause — A local bar in Cologne offering drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, and a taste of the city's nightlife scene.
  • FUNKHAUS Bar — Bar in the former Funkhaus broadcasting building with a 1950s interior, serving classic cocktails and local beers.
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🎯 Activities & Tours in Cologne

  • Cologne Rhine River 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise — Enjoy a one-hour panoramic Rhine River sightseeing cruise and soak in the spirit of Cologne. The Rhine River provides access to many of the city’s major attractions, such as Cologne Cathedral, and during your cruise, you'll see top sights and learn about Cologne's 2,000-year hist
  • Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine — Awarded: Best of the Best 2021 TripAdvisor DISCOVER UNKNOWN DETAILS OF COLOGNE + surprise gift! THE TOP EXPERIENCE: Welcome to your exciting journey through time through over 2000 years of city history, from the founding of the Roman city to today's Cologne. On this multi-award-
  • Small-Group Bike Tour of Cologne with Guide — Combine classic sightseeing with a relaxing bike tour of Cologne. You will ride along a scenic route 10m (15km) that takes you to the city's highlights. See the legendary cathedral city located along the Rhine River, dating back about 2,000 years. Enjoy numerous photo stops with
  • Cologne's City of the Dead Melaten Cemetery Tour in English — This isn't a tour about death. It's Cologne's history, told from its most unexpected corner. A leper colony. A Napoleonic decree. The man who invented Eau de Cologne. Two hours, one cemetery, more history than anywhere else in the city. Melaten began as a medieval isolation war
  • Cologne Walking Tour with Audioguide: City and Cathedral — Embark on a captivating journey through the landmarks of Cologne city with TouringBee's user-friendly audio guide on your smartphone. This tour is specifically designed to explore the city in a brief span of 1.5 hours. Follow the route on the app's map, strolling through the old
  • Cologne Private Walking Tour with a Local — Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Cologne through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. Th
  • Bubble Planet Interactive Museum for All the Senses in Germany — Step into a magical world of bubbles where you can explore 12+ themed rooms filled with color, light, and interactive fun. From surreal landscapes to VR adventures and a hot air balloon simulator, every moment is designed to amaze your senses. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind immers
  • Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour — The Best Way to Discover Cologne: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a Kölsch beer or a museum visit and resume whenever you're ready—eve
  • The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour — The tour language needs to be selected separately, it doesn't equal the language of the homepage!! Our tour is a special look at what makes Cologne's Kölsch culture so special. While being led by our enthuasiastic guides, who double as passionate Kölsch consumers, you'll get mor
  • Guided Walking Tour in Cologne — Cologne is not only the cathedral, Cologne is also the old town, the Rhine, the Veedel, the people, the language: Cologne is a feeling. On this guided tour we will show you the most important sights, tell you exciting anecdotes from Cologne’s history and explain why Cologne peop
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Cologne

  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst — Grand five-star hotel opposite the Cathedral, operating since 1863, with classic rooms and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
  • The Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel — The Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Experience the wonders of Cologne with ease by utilizing the services provided at car hire. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Th...
  • Black Hotels Cologne — Black Hotels Koln provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors.Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car.Effortlessly plan your daily activities and tr...
  • Hotel Alt Deutz City-Messe-Arena — Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.Experience the wonders of Cologne with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi.Parking is accessible, sup...
  • Eden Hotel FRÜH am Dom — Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Eden Hotel Fruh am Dom. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel.Experience the wonders of Cologne with ease by utilizing the services provided at car hire...
  • PhiLeRo Hotel — PhiLeRo Hotel Koln offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort.Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Shuttle offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Cologne. Visito...
  • Westend Hotel — At Hotel Westend, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests.Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require t...
  • Savoy Hotel — Savoy Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors.Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception...
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