Sightseeing in Cologne - what to see. Complete travel guide

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


♥ Shopping area ' Schildergasse' Cologne, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


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


♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Palais Schaumburg' , 26.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Ehreshoven Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Godesburg Festung' , 31.4 km from the center. On the map


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


♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' , 91.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' , 93.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Eifel' , 111.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Veluwezoom' , 139.3 km from the center. On the map


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


♥ Art museum 'Museum Ludwig' Cologne, 0.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museum für Angewandte Kunst (Cologne)' Cologne, 0.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Wallraf-Richartz Museum' Cologne, 0.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Schnütgen Museum' Cologne, 0.8 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Cologne from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Aachen Cathedral
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
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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”
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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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The famous IceHotel open in online interactive mode this year
Over the years, the unique Jukkasjärvi IceHotel has become a real world attraction. This season it opened for the 31st time, every year the hotel is rebuilt and decorated with unique ice decorations. The main feature is that it is built entirely from ice.
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22.01.2021
Over the years, the unique Jukkasjärvi IceHotel has become a real world attraction. This season it opened for the 31st time, every year the hotel is rebuilt and decorated with unique ice decorations. The main feature is that it is built entirely from ice.

22.01.2021
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