Sightseeing in Cologne - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Cycling around the city is very popular among travellers. Rent-A-Bike is considered the most famous bike rental service. Here you are allowed to rent a bike starting from a few hours till …
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1. Tourists are recommended to purchase WelcomeCard, which gives you the right to get reduced fares in public transport. In addition to this, owners of the card receive a discount when …
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Without a doubt, Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) remains one of the most popular and frequently visited landmarks in the city, and so every day thousands of visitors come to see the …
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Im Wasserturm is an old water tower that attracted the attention of French architect Andree Putman and she put her creative vision into this project. The unusual architecture of the tower, …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cologne and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Cologne
♥ Shopping area ' Hohe Straße' Cologne, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Schildergasse' Cologne, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Hohe Straße' Cologne, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Schildergasse' Cologne, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Cologne
♥ Castle 'Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces' , 13 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Palais Schaumburg' , 26.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ehreshoven Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Godesburg Festung' , 31.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces' , 13 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Palais Schaumburg' , 26.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ehreshoven Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Godesburg Festung' , 31.4 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Cologne
♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 65.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 91.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 93.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 111.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 139.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Meinweg' , 65.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 91.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 93.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 111.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 139.3 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Cologne and around
♥ Art museum 'Romano-Germanic Museum' Cologne, 0.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Ludwig' Cologne, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Cologne)' Cologne, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Wallraf-Richartz Museum' Cologne, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Schnütgen Museum' Cologne, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Romano-Germanic Museum' Cologne, 0.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum Ludwig' Cologne, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Cologne)' Cologne, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Wallraf-Richartz Museum' Cologne, 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Schnütgen Museum' Cologne, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Cologne from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Aachen Cathedral
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”![](../../extreme/img/w300/aachener-dom_1.jpg)
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Distance from Cologne center - 64 km.
A lot of amazing legends relate to the cathedral. According to one of them, the money for the construction was donated by the Devil himself. In exchange, he wanted to take the soul of the first creature who will come to the finished cathedral. Local residents managed to outwit the devil. When the cathedral was completed, they let a wolf come first. A number of outstanding historical events are associated with the place. Here, 35 kings and 14 queens of the German Empire were enthroned. Today, the Aachen Cathedral is as majestic as hundreds of years ago. Once inside, it’s impossible to look away from artistic colorful stained-glass windows, marble walls and ceilings, incredible painting, and other items of decor. …
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Zeche Zollverein
From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”![](../../extreme/img/w300/zeche-zollverein_1.jpg)
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Distance from Cologne center - 61.4 km.
After admiring priceless artifacts in museums, it’s worth to have a stroll through the deserted underground; just the simple descent via worn metal ladders makes adrenaline go rushing. Many mysterious stories are associated with Zeche Zollverein mines, as many industrialists have faced there with phenomenon of abnormal knocks. Tourists who visit these places often hear unexplained sounds. They are so distinct and realistic, that it seems that there is still active work in some areas of mines. …
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Crouching Tiger and Turtle
From the series “Furious Footways Around the World That Make You Dizzy”![](../../extreme/img/w300/crouching-tiger-and-turtle_1.jpg)
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Distance from Cologne center - 50.7 km.
The length of the staircase is 220 meters. It is open day and night. Admission is free. The original attraction in Duisburg was opened in 2011 and became instantly known worldwide and popular with lovers of unusual entertainments. 'Tiger and Turtle' staircase is located in the picturesque Angerpark. One of the most important secrets of the ladder is the traditional roller coaster dead loop, which is much easier to pass through than it might seem at first glance. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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27.07.2024
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