Things to Do

Things to Do in Cologne

There are 60 attractions in Cologne. Cologne Cathedral, gothic cathedral famous for towering twin spires, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Cologne Cathedral
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Cologne Cathedral
Gothic cathedral famous for towering twin spires
Church
Phantasialand
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Phantasialand
Theme park featuring themed rides and shows
Amusement Park
Schokoladenmuseum Köln
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Schokoladenmuseum Köln
Cologne museum exploring chocolate history and production exhibits
Museum
Museum Ludwig
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Museum Ludwig
Museum housing modern art and pop art collections
Museum
Romano-Germanic Museum
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Romano-Germanic Museum
Cologne museum with Roman artifacts and mosaics
Museum
Neanderthal Museum
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Neanderthal Museum
Museum dedicated to Neanderthals and human evolution
Museum
Wallraf–Richartz Museum
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Wallraf–Richartz Museum
Art museum focusing on medieval to modern European painting
Museum
Museum Koenig Bonn
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Museum Koenig Bonn
Natural history museum focusing on zoology and ecology
Museum
Beethoven House
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Beethoven House
Birthplace museum dedicated to composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Museum
RheinEnergie Stadion
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RheinEnergie Stadion
Large football stadium in Cologne, home to FC Köln
Stadium
Merkur Spiel-Arena
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Merkur Spiel-Arena
Multi-use stadium in Düsseldorf with retractable roof
Stadium
BayArena
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BayArena
Leverkusen football stadium and Bundesliga venue
Stadium
Neandertal (valley)
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Neandertal (valley)
Valley where Neanderthal fossils were first discovered
Valley
Lanxess Arena
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Lanxess Arena
Large indoor arena in Cologne hosting sports and concerts
Stadium
Bergisches Land
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Bergisches Land
Hilly historic region in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Area
Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
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Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
Historic art academy and influential Düsseldorf school
Museum
Post Tower
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Post Tower
Glass high-rise housing Deutsche Post DHL headquarters in Bonn
Building
Siebengebirge
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Siebengebirge
Low hill range near Rhine with scenic hiking
Mountains
Cologne Central Mosque
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Cologne Central Mosque
Contemporary mosque notable for modern architecture
Mosque
Drachenfels (Siebengebirge)
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Drachenfels (Siebengebirge)
Riverside hill with ruined castle in Siebengebirge
Mountain
Bonn Minster
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Bonn Minster
Romanesque basilica and historic city church in Bonn
Church
Rheinturm
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Rheinturm
Telecommunications tower in Düsseldorf with observation deck
Tower
Roonstrasse Synagogue
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Roonstrasse Synagogue
Neoclassical synagogue in Cologne with historic Jewish community
Synagogue
St. Gereon's Basilica
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St. Gereon's Basilica
Romanesque basilica in Cologne noted for mosaic dome
Religious Site
St. Pantaleon's Church
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St. Pantaleon's Church
Romanesque Cologne church, important medieval basilica
Religious Site
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Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Ancient Roman name for modern Cologne, Germany
Archaeological Site
Colonius
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Colonius
Cologne's telecommunications tower dominating the city skyline
Tower
Schloss Drachenburg
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Schloss Drachenburg
19th-century private villa styled like a historic castle
Castle
St. Maria im Kapitol
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St. Maria im Kapitol
Romanesque collegiate church in Cologne with twin towers
Religious Site
Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne
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Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne
Romanesque church in Cologne with monumental tombs.
Church
Burg Castle
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Burg Castle
Medieval hilltop castle overlooking Burg town
Castle
Great St. Martin Church, Cologne
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Great St. Martin Church, Cologne
Romanesque church landmark on Cologne's old town island
Church
Museum Kunstpalast
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Museum Kunstpalast
Düsseldorf museum with diverse fine art and design collections
Museum
Palais Schaumburg
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Palais Schaumburg
Historic Bonn palace and former German chancellor residence
Palace
Bensberg Castle
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Bensberg Castle
Baroque hilltop palace near Bergisch Gladbach
Castle
Fragrance Museum
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Fragrance Museum
Museum exploring perfume history and olfactory arts
Museum
Petersberg (Siebengebirge)
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Petersberg (Siebengebirge)
Prominent Siebengebirge hill overlooking Rhine, historic guesthouse
Mountain
Quirinus-Münster, Neuss
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Quirinus-Münster, Neuss
Romanesque basilica and pilgrimage church in Neuss
Church
Schloss Benrath
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Schloss Benrath
Baroque palace near Düsseldorf housing museums and gardens
Castle
Basilica of St. Severin
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Basilica of St. Severin
Romanesque church in Cologne with medieval tombs
Church
Cologne Opera
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Cologne Opera
Major opera house in Cologne, historic venue
Theater
Cologne Zoological Garden
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Cologne Zoological Garden
Historic zoo in Cologne with diverse species
Zoo
Kleine Feldhofer Grotte
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Kleine Feldhofer Grotte
Archaeological cave where Neanderthal remains were found
Cave
St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne
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St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne
Romanesque church in Cologne, one of twelve great churches
Church
Worringer Bruch
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Worringer Bruch
Riverside nature reserve with marshes near Krefeld
Park
Tomburg Castle
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Tomburg Castle
Medieval castle ruins overlooking the local valley
Ruins
Düsseldorf Zoo station
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Düsseldorf Zoo station
Railway station serving Düsseldorf Zoo and surrounding district
Zoo
Hofgarten
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Hofgarten
Central urban park with monuments and paths
Park
Rheinpark
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Rheinpark
Riverside park along the Rhine in Cologne
Park
Schauspiel Köln
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Schauspiel Köln
Major municipal theater in Cologne staging dramatic productions
Theater
Tonhalle Düsseldorf
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Tonhalle Düsseldorf
Concert hall in Düsseldorf hosting orchestral performances
Theater
Kunst im Tunnel
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Kunst im Tunnel
Contemporary art space located in an underground tunnel
Museum
Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater
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Düsseldorfer Marionetten-Theater
Historic marionette theatre staging classical puppet shows
Theater
Forum Freies Theater
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Forum Freies Theater
Independent theatre venue hosting experimental and community productions
Theater
Heinrich-Heine-Allee station
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Heinrich-Heine-Allee station
Major transit station on Düsseldorf's light rail network
Area
Kom(m)ödchen
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Kom(m)ödchen
Longstanding Düsseldorf cabaret theatre specializing in political satire
Theater
Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Düsseldorf
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Mahn- und Gedenkstätte Düsseldorf
Memorial and remembrance site in Düsseldorf
Monument
Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus
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Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus
Prominent Düsseldorf theater hosting stage productions
Theater
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Rungis Meckenheim Eiffel Tower
Small Eiffel Tower replica landmark in North Rhine-Westphalia
Monument
Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl
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Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl
Baroque ducal palaces with landscaped gardens at Brühl
Historical Site