Cologne sights
Here in the cathedral city there are a whole host of attractions and sights . Over two thousand years of history (!) Inevitably lead to many old buildings, traces of history or new and modern highlights of the city! We are not only talking about old churches and remnants of the old Roman water pipes that can of course still be found in Cologne. Join us and discover many important points from Kölle!
All "places to be" in Cologne!
The Cologne Cathedral
Certainly the most famous building that is mentioned in connection with our city. I would almost say that we in Cologne identify and define ourselves through the cathedral. Last but not least, our city is also called the cathedral city! Two towers, each 157 meters high and a treasure trove with important content ... World cultural heritage and architectural monument of Germany! Right in the center of the city! Read more about our cathedral ...
Historic town hall
We are really proud of it: with a renaissance arbor and tower from the 15th century! Where else is there? Of course only with us in Cologne! A town hall from the Middle Ages with a lot of history and a lot to see! Absolutely also a sight of Cologne! Here you can also look at some information and photos. Information about the town hall ...
Gürzenich Cologne
Whether as a municipal festival hall, department store or festival hall : our "parlor" always cuts a fine figure! The Gürzenich family had it built between 1441 and 1447, creating a well-known building in Kölle! Here you can find out more about our Gürzenich ...
The Käthe Kollwitz Museum
It is a museum directly on Neumarkt in Cologne . It is thanks to the Kreissparkasse that many of the artist's works remain in the cathedral city. Visit the Käthe Kollwitz Museum !
Cologne Zoo
The Cologne Zoo is popular with young and old! Everyone has sat at the popular playground and even I have climbed around on the big train! Lots of animals, have fun! A visit to the zoo is definitely worth it! Read in our report what you can expect there! To the Zoo ...
The aquarium
Located directly at the zoo and part of it is the fantastic water world! Off to the Cologne Aquarium .
finial
A really fantastic sculpture or a real copy of the tops of Cologne Cathedral . One of these finials is attached to the tips of the north and south towers and the copy is on the side of the west facade of the cathedral. Go down the steps on the side of the main entrance to the cathedral and you can see an exact copy but made in concrete! You can't be that close to the top of the cathedral ... All information and pictures about the Kreuzblume ...
The EL DE house
The memorial in the middle of the cathedral city. Here you can find information about the EL DE House .
The Cologne Mustard Museum
Not only suitable for enjoyment, but also used as medicine in the past: The mustard . Here you can find information about the Cologne Mustard Museum .
Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral
It is definitely not just a Christmas market, it is THE Christmas market in Cologne . In the meantime there are already a lot of different Christmas markets in Kölle, but this one has a very special flair! Information and pictures from the Christmas market.
Heinzelmännchenbrunnen
Of course: when we were little children we were all told the story of the hardworking brownies who do people's work at night! A wonderful story that always fascinated me as a child! And now it's official, the brownies come from Cologne of course! And that's why we have built something very special here: the Heinzelmännchenbrunnnen !
Roman-Germanic Museum
Founded shortly after the Second World War and world-famous, this museum is definitely worth a visit because of its Dionysus mosaic. Are you interested in culture and would like to learn a lot about Cologne, from the Romans to the early Middle Ages, then you have come to the right place! Off to the Roman-Germanic Museum ! And here is another report about the Roman-Germanic Museum .
Fragrance Museum in the Farina House
You can really smell history here! The perfumer Johann Maria Farina developed the world-famous "Eau de Cologne" and thus created another milestone in Cologne's history! Read an interesting report about Eau de Cologne here! The Fragrance Museum .
Eigelstein-Torburg
Solid construction and strong history! The medieval city gate is now more than just a gate! It has even become a party location. You can rent event rooms there! Off to the Cologne Eigelstein ...
The Cologne Chocolate Museum
A dream for every child! Not only can you read the story of chocolate and be told, you can also smell and eat the sweet chocolate! Very popular with school classes and all children in Cologne and the surrounding area. And now of course also a real tourist magnet, because every Cologne tourist would like to marvel at the chocolate fountain! Off to the Chocolate Museum !
Flora Cologne
In the middle of the Botanical Garden of Cologne lies the flora. It is an absolute highlight and was even refurbished and renovated not so long ago. It shines in a splendid shine and offers a palatial festival house! Over 10,000 exotic plants delight your eye! With gastronomy and much more! Visit the Flora ...
The Hohenzollern Bridge with its great love locks
An imposing railway bridge that easily connects the old town and the cathedral with our Düx (Deutz). Here is the story about the Hohenzollern bridge . The love locks on the bridge have also developed as a real tourist attraction. Read more in our large report about the district Deutz ...
Rheinpark
The popular Rheinpark is of course (how could it be otherwise) in Deutz! Very close to our apartments and therefore definitely a must for each of our guests! Built for the Federal Garden Show and even decorated with another highlight (the cable car), it is definitely a point, because you have to visit in Cologne! Here photos and information about the Rheinpark ...
The KölnTriangle
A great viewing platform called "Panorama". The name says it all and you should definitely visit this attraction! All information about the KölnTriangle .
Sculpture Park Cologne
There is really a lot to see in this park on an area of around 25,000 square meters. Admission is free and you might find your own personal favorite sculpture too! Click here for the sculpture park Cologne ...
Large Saint Martin Church
Even older than the cathedral! The Romanesque church in the old town of Cologne and located directly on the banks of the Rhine was a symbol of the Rhine metropolis long before our famous cathedral existed. If you are in Colonia this church is well worth a visit! For "stress lovers" the short version: to Groß Sankt Martin ... And for people with time and a lot of interest here is the detailed report from our daughter! Martinskirche the detailed report !
Little St. Martin
The little brother is also worth a visit. Here you will find everything to do with the historic church, which is so easily integrated into the panorama of the Rhine. The report on Klein Sankt Martin .
St. Aposteln Köln
Here you will find another - very extensive - report about a beautiful church in Cologne. The St. Apostles .
The Melaten Cemetery
The Melaten Friedhof on Aachener Straße is a true oasis of calm! Due to its size and of course the fact that it is a cemetery, it is incredibly quiet there. While walking through the cemetery, you will discover many prominent graves! Come with me to the Melaten Friedhof ...
4711 Headquarters
In 1881 the company "Eau de Cologne- und Parfümerie-Fabrik Glockengasse No. 4711 opposite Ferd. Mülhens' horse mail" was founded by Wilhelm Mülhens and, just like the cathedral, stands for ours City. The "4711" is world-famous and almost every tourist will visit this place or maybe buy a small bottle of "4711"! Information and photos about our Eau de Cologne ...
Historic Cologne suburb of the Rhine (The Old Town)
It is a piece of Cologne and is well known and loved and the "place to be" at many special events in Cologne. Here the Cologne Carnival starts and here you can experience Cologne history live. If you visit us, then of course you have to go to the old town of Cologne ...
The Heumarkt
It is one of the most famous and popular places in downtown Cologne. After the former marshland was drained, a market regularly took place on this square. And as the name suggests, hay was traded regularly there. In 1492 a grain scale was set up and we started at the Heumarkt ...
The old market
There is always something going on at the Alter Markt : many pubs and the location always attracts many visitors. And not just at the beginning of the carnival! Information and pictures about the Alter Markt ...
Philharmonic Cologne
The Philharmonie Köln is well known and very popular, as more than 400 events with music from all genres take place there every year. The well-known artists and the grandiose acoustics ensure an unforgettable musical experience. Off to the Philharmonie ...
Rheinauhafen Cologne
Everyone has seen them on a photo: The crane houses and their unusual construction! Placed directly on the banks of the Rhine, some of them appear to protrude over the water. But there is much more at the Rheinauhafen! All information here about Rheinauhafen ...
Cologne cable car
It is really a highlight and especially recommended for families with children! Because it's great fun to take the gondola across the Rhine! Us your children will be delighted! Let's go with the Rheinseilbahn ...
Blücher Park
Another, great, large park in the middle of the cathedral city . The people of Cologne relax there after a long day at work. Or families can spend a good time there with their children ... Let's go to the Blücher Park !