Guidebook for Köln
Sightseeing
The magnificent Cologne Cathedral hovers above the roofs and chimneys of the city. It is not only used as a point of orientation but is the pride of the people in Cologne.
1015 locals recommend
Cologne Cathedral
4 DomklosterThe magnificent Cologne Cathedral hovers above the roofs and chimneys of the city. It is not only used as a point of orientation but is the pride of the people in Cologne.
Hohenzollern Bridge
Full of the famous "Love Locks"
Eigelstein Torburg
135 EigelsteinDebris of the historical cologne town wall
one of the oldest - yet also one of the most modern - zoological gardens in Germany
149 locals recommend
Zoologischer Garten Köln
173 Riehler Str.one of the oldest - yet also one of the most modern - zoological gardens in Germany
The Rhine panorama of the Old Town with the Cathedral, the Roman church Groß St. Martin (Great St. Martin) and the historical Town Hall has become quite popular around the world over the years.
43 locals recommend
Alter Markt
18 Alter MarktThe Rhine panorama of the Old Town with the Cathedral, the Roman church Groß St. Martin (Great St. Martin) and the historical Town Hall has become quite popular around the world over the years.
modern architecture, good restaurants, nice to walk along the rhine, markets
33 locals recommend
Rheinauhafen
modern architecture, good restaurants, nice to walk along the rhine, markets
Cologne City Hall
2 Rathauspl.Historical townhall
Food Scene
Typical cologne brewhouse with beautiful atmosphere and a lot of Kölsch (Beer)
49 locals recommend
FRÜH "Em Golde Kappes"
295 Neusser Str.Typical cologne brewhouse with beautiful atmosphere and a lot of Kölsch (Beer)
Why not take a break and enjoy the lovely scenery? Or sit down in one of the traditional breweries, called "Brauhaus" in German, and savour a "Kölsch" and a good and solid German meal?
12 locals recommend
Gilden im Zims
77 HeumarktWhy not take a break and enjoy the lovely scenery? Or sit down in one of the traditional breweries, called "Brauhaus" in German, and savour a "Kölsch" and a good and solid German meal?
Hornochse
304 Neusser Str.Burger!
Shibuya
332 Neusser Str.small, beautiful & delicious sushi bar
Gernot's
32 Mauenheimer Str.european cuisine
Beautiful to enjoy your dinner in summernights, small christmas market in december
6 locals recommend
Schillplatz
23 Mauenheimer Str.Beautiful to enjoy your dinner in summernights, small christmas market in december
Rosenstock
217 Neusser Str.european cuisine / special potato pizza
Rosenrot
4 Turmstraßeeuropean cuisine
Hahnheiser
32 Yorckstraßeeuropean cuisine
Bulgogi Haus
654 Neusser Str.korean bbq
in the same building, beautiful to enjoy excellent breakfast & coffee
22 locals recommend
Café Wohnraum
314 Neusser Str.in the same building, beautiful to enjoy excellent breakfast & coffee
Mataim
339 Neusser Str.Gourmet Falafel
Einheit 15
15 Einheitstraßeeuropean cuisine
Jamas Griechische Taverne - Köln
1 Sechzigstraßeexcellent greek food
Crêperie de Nippèse
195 Neusser Straßefancy crêpes
Cafe Eichhörnchen
2 Baudripl.Café
Café Runkel
289 Neusser Str.Café & Breakfast
Everything Else
Lohse Park
214 Innere KanalstraßeFestivals, Skating, Picnic and more
Köln Florastr.
underground station for city centre
Köln Neusser Str./Gürtel
city line station
Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse
152 Rennbahnstraßehorse racing & flea markets
Johannes-Giesberts-Park
park
Nordpark
park
Arts & Culture
Die Kantine
2 Neusser LandstraßeFestivals & Concerts
Kulturkirche Köln
85 SiebachstraßeArt & small concerts
markets during the day, partys during the nights, famous for its street-food-festivals
98 locals recommend
Odonien
85 Hornstraßemarkets during the day, partys during the nights, famous for its street-food-festivals
RheinEnergieStadion
999 Aachener Str.Home of the 1. FC Köln
The works come from Peter and Irene Ludwig, who had put together the largest Pop Art collection outside of the USA. The Museum Ludwig is devoted to modern art from the beginning of the 20th century.
317 locals recommend
Museum Ludwig
Heinrich-Böll-PlatzThe works come from Peter and Irene Ludwig, who had put together the largest Pop Art collection outside of the USA. The Museum Ludwig is devoted to modern art from the beginning of the 20th century.
700 hundred years of timeless art in one museum. Fondation Corboud is one of the greatest traditional picture galleries in Germany.
75 locals recommend
Wallraf-Richartz Museum
40 Obenmarspforten700 hundred years of timeless art in one museum. Fondation Corboud is one of the greatest traditional picture galleries in Germany.
The Römisch-Germanisches Museum gives an impressive account of the history of the Romans along the Rhine.
151 locals recommend
Roman-Germanic Museum
4 Roncallipl.The Römisch-Germanisches Museum gives an impressive account of the history of the Romans along the Rhine.
The art museum of the archbishopric of Cologne is located in a church ruin and indicates one of the oldest collection of religious art.
69 locals recommend
Kolumba
4 KolumbastraßeThe art museum of the archbishopric of Cologne is located in a church ruin and indicates one of the oldest collection of religious art.
Documentation center for the National Socialism.
The "NS-Dokumentationszentrum" documents how the cruel epoch of the national socialism influenced the life in and around Cologne.
31 locals recommend
EL-DE Haus
23-25 Appellhofpl.Documentation center for the National Socialism.
The "NS-Dokumentationszentrum" documents how the cruel epoch of the national socialism influenced the life in and around Cologne.
The museum provides an insight into the history of national, international and olympic sports.
36 locals recommend
Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum
1 Im ZollhafenThe museum provides an insight into the history of national, international and olympic sports.
The visitor can embark on a tour of the history of the city of Cologne and its inhabitants from the late Middle Ages to the present day.
32 locals recommend
Koelnisches Stadtmuseum
13 MinoritenstraßeThe visitor can embark on a tour of the history of the city of Cologne and its inhabitants from the late Middle Ages to the present day.
The private "Schokoladenmuseum" located at the banks of the Rhine provides a sweet interlude and contains everything worth knowing and tasting about the history of chocolate.
273 locals recommend
Cologne Chocolate Museum
1A Am SchokoladenmuseumThe private "Schokoladenmuseum" located at the banks of the Rhine provides a sweet interlude and contains everything worth knowing and tasting about the history of chocolate.
The city of Carnival in Germany does need a carnival museum, of course! In there the visitor can discover the history of Carnival from its beginnings to the present day.
8 locals recommend
Kolner Karnevalsmuseum
134 MaarwegThe city of Carnival in Germany does need a carnival museum, of course! In there the visitor can discover the history of Carnival from its beginnings to the present day.
Brusseler Platz
Brüsseler PlatzNice place to have a beer in a warm summernight
Drinks & Nightlife
Pascha
2 HornstraßeBrothel & Stripclub
Barfly
68 Kempener Str.very good cocktails
Heimathirsch
4 Mauenheimer Str.cultural bar, sometimes small events & concerts
Heinz Gaul
fancy nightclub
Fancy nightclub with a lot of god hip-hop & deep house, electronic partys
52 locals recommend
Reineke Fuchs
50 Aachener Str.Fancy nightclub with a lot of god hip-hop & deep house, electronic partys
Hohenzollernring
HohenzollernringSightseeing, Shops, Restaurants, Bars & crowded nightlife
Shopping
Schildergasse
SchildergasseShopping
Ehrenstraße
EhrenstraßeHigh-end shopping