Things to Do in Cologne

There are 2 attractions in Cologne. Cologne Cathedral, gothic cathedral famous for towering twin spires, is the most popular.

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Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral

Gothic cathedral famous for towering twin spires

Phantasialand

Theme park featuring themed rides and shows

Schokoladenmuseum Köln

Schokoladenmuseum Köln

Cologne museum exploring chocolate history and production exhibits

Museum Ludwig

Museum housing modern art and pop art collections

Romano-Germanic Museum

Romano-Germanic Museum

Cologne museum with Roman artifacts and mosaics

Neanderthal Museum

Neanderthal Museum

Museum dedicated to Neanderthals and human evolution

Wallraf–Richartz Museum

Wallraf–Richartz Museum

Art museum focusing on medieval to modern European painting

Museum Koenig Bonn

Museum Koenig Bonn

Natural history museum focusing on zoology and ecology

Beethoven House

Beethoven House

Birthplace museum dedicated to composer Ludwig van Beethoven

RheinEnergie Stadion

RheinEnergie Stadion

Large football stadium in Cologne, home to FC Köln

Merkur Spiel-Arena

Merkur Spiel-Arena

Multi-use stadium in Düsseldorf with retractable roof

BayArena

Leverkusen football stadium and Bundesliga venue

Neandertal (valley)

Neandertal (valley)

Valley where Neanderthal fossils were first discovered

Lanxess Arena

Large indoor arena in Cologne hosting sports and concerts

Bergisches Land

Bergisches Land

Hilly historic region in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Kunstakademie Düsseldorf

Historic art academy and influential Düsseldorf school

Post Tower

Glass high-rise housing Deutsche Post DHL headquarters in Bonn

Siebengebirge

Low hill range near Rhine with scenic hiking

Cologne Central Mosque

Cologne Central Mosque

Contemporary mosque notable for modern architecture

Drachenfels (Siebengebirge)

Drachenfels (Siebengebirge)

Riverside hill with ruined castle in Siebengebirge

Bonn Minster

Romanesque basilica and historic city church in Bonn

Rheinturm

Telecommunications tower in Düsseldorf with observation deck

Roonstrasse Synagogue

Roonstrasse Synagogue

Neoclassical synagogue in Cologne with historic Jewish community

St. Gereon's Basilica

St. Gereon's Basilica

Romanesque basilica in Cologne noted for mosaic dome

St. Pantaleon's Church

St. Pantaleon's Church

Romanesque Cologne church, important medieval basilica

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Ancient Roman name for modern Cologne, Germany

Archaeological Site

Colonius

Cologne's telecommunications tower dominating the city skyline

Schloss Drachenburg

Schloss Drachenburg

19th-century private villa styled like a historic castle

St. Maria im Kapitol

St. Maria im Kapitol

Romanesque collegiate church in Cologne with twin towers

Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne

Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne

Romanesque church in Cologne with monumental tombs.

Burg Castle

Medieval hilltop castle overlooking Burg town

Great St. Martin Church, Cologne

Great St. Martin Church, Cologne

Romanesque church landmark on Cologne's old town island

Museum Kunstpalast

Museum Kunstpalast

Düsseldorf museum with diverse fine art and design collections

Palais Schaumburg

Palais Schaumburg

Historic Bonn palace and former German chancellor residence

Bensberg Castle

Bensberg Castle

Baroque hilltop palace near Bergisch Gladbach

Fragrance Museum

Fragrance Museum

Museum exploring perfume history and olfactory arts

Petersberg (Siebengebirge)

Petersberg (Siebengebirge)

Prominent Siebengebirge hill overlooking Rhine, historic guesthouse

Quirinus-Münster, Neuss

Quirinus-Münster, Neuss

Romanesque basilica and pilgrimage church in Neuss

Schloss Benrath

Schloss Benrath

Baroque palace near Düsseldorf housing museums and gardens

Basilica of St. Severin

Basilica of St. Severin

Romanesque church in Cologne with medieval tombs

Cologne Opera

Major opera house in Cologne, historic venue

Cologne Zoological Garden

Cologne Zoological Garden

Historic zoo in Cologne with diverse species

Kleine Feldhofer Grotte

Kleine Feldhofer Grotte

Archaeological cave where Neanderthal remains were found

St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne

St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne

Romanesque church in Cologne, one of twelve great churches

Worringer Bruch

Worringer Bruch

Riverside nature reserve with marshes near Krefeld

Tomburg Castle

Medieval castle ruins overlooking the local valley

Düsseldorf Zoo station

Düsseldorf Zoo station

Railway station serving Düsseldorf Zoo and surrounding district

Hofgarten

Central urban park with monuments and paths

Rheinpark

Riverside park along the Rhine in Cologne

Schauspiel Köln

Schauspiel Köln

Major municipal theater in Cologne staging dramatic productions

Tonhalle Düsseldorf

Tonhalle Düsseldorf

Concert hall in Düsseldorf hosting orchestral performances

Kunst im Tunnel

Kunst im Tunnel

Contemporary art space located in an underground tunnel

Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater

Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater

Historic marionette theatre staging classical puppet shows

Forum Freies Theater

Forum Freies Theater

Independent theatre venue hosting experimental and community productions

Heinrich-Heine-Allee station

Heinrich-Heine-Allee station

Major transit station on Düsseldorf's light rail network

Kom(m)ödchen

Longstanding Düsseldorf cabaret theatre specializing in political satire

Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Düsseldorf

Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Düsseldorf

Memorial and remembrance site in Düsseldorf

Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

Prominent Düsseldorf theater hosting stage productions

Rungis Meckenheim Eiffel Tower

Small Eiffel Tower replica landmark in North Rhine-Westphalia

Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl

Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl

Baroque ducal palaces with landscaped gardens at Brühl

Historical Site