Guidebook for Cologne
Sightseeing
Cologne Sculpture Park is a major international overview of contemporary sculpture which has been on display to the public, in a series of two-year exhibitions, since 1997
Elsa-Brändström-Straße
Cologne Sculpture Park is a major international overview of contemporary sculpture which has been on display to the public, in a series of two-year exhibitions, since 1997
The exhibits show the entire history of chocolate, from its beginnings with the Olmecs, Maya and Aztecs to contemporary products and production methods. The museum is in the Top Ten of German museums.
273 locals recommend
Cologne Chocolate Museum
1A Am SchokoladenmuseumThe exhibits show the entire history of chocolate, from its beginnings with the Olmecs, Maya and Aztecs to contemporary products and production methods. The museum is in the Top Ten of German museums.
A 103.2 metres tall building in Deutz. Headquarters of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The top floor/roof has a publicly accessible observation deck with panorama views all over Cologne.
163 locals recommend
KolnTriangle
1 Ottopl.A 103.2 metres tall building in Deutz. Headquarters of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The top floor/roof has a publicly accessible observation deck with panorama views all over Cologne.
The Cologne Cable Car is a cableway that runs across the River Rhine in Cologne, Germany. It connects the two banks of the Rhine at the height of Cologne's Zoo Bridge (Zoobrücke).
72 locals recommend
Rhein-Seilbahn
180 Riehler StraßeThe Cologne Cable Car is a cableway that runs across the River Rhine in Cologne, Germany. It connects the two banks of the Rhine at the height of Cologne's Zoo Bridge (Zoobrücke).
accommodates companies of the media and communication industry, cultural institutions and apartments. The focal point is the 148 metre tall KölnTurm, designed by French architect Nouvel.
26 locals recommend
Media Park Cologne
7 Im Mediaparkaccommodates companies of the media and communication industry, cultural institutions and apartments. The focal point is the 148 metre tall KölnTurm, designed by French architect Nouvel.
The cathedral is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe and has the second-tallest spires and largest facade of any church in the world. Def. Worth a visit. Also climb up the tower.
1015 locals recommend
Cologne Cathedral
4 DomklosterThe cathedral is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe and has the second-tallest spires and largest facade of any church in the world. Def. Worth a visit. Also climb up the tower.
Most heavily used railway bridge in Germany, connecting Cologne Mainstation and trade faire. people have placed love padlocks on the fence between the sidewalk and the tracks. perfect for a walk
108 locals recommend
Hohenzollern Bridge
Most heavily used railway bridge in Germany, connecting Cologne Mainstation and trade faire. people have placed love padlocks on the fence between the sidewalk and the tracks. perfect for a walk
Everything Else
A Roman Thermae styled public bath. To enjoy a massage or sauna or just relaxe.
95 locals recommend
Claudius Therme
1 SachsenbergstraßeA Roman Thermae styled public bath. To enjoy a massage or sauna or just relaxe.
International trade fair & exhibition center. With over 70 trade fairs and over 2.000 conferences a year. Germanys largest trade fair organizer. 284.000 m² exhibition area the 3rd largest in world.
79 locals recommend
Koelnmesse
1 Messepl.International trade fair & exhibition center. With over 70 trade fairs and over 2.000 conferences a year. Germanys largest trade fair organizer. 284.000 m² exhibition area the 3rd largest in world.
Brusseler Platz
Brüsseler Platz Great place to chil and hang out. will be crowded on warm nights
Arts & Culture
The Millowitsch-Theater, is a medium-sized theatre in Cologne, Germany where popular, low-brow comedies are enacted. Ticket prices usually range from € 19 - € 24.
10 locals recommend
Volkstheater Millowitsch
5 Aachener Str.The Millowitsch-Theater, is a medium-sized theatre in Cologne, Germany where popular, low-brow comedies are enacted. Ticket prices usually range from € 19 - € 24.
Lanxess Arena (originally CologneArena) is an indoor arena that can accommodate 20,000 people. It is primarily used as a concert venue or by VfL Gummersbach (team handball), Kölner Haie (ice hockey)
123 locals recommend
Lanxess Arena
3 Willy-Brandt-PlatzLanxess Arena (originally CologneArena) is an indoor arena that can accommodate 20,000 people. It is primarily used as a concert venue or by VfL Gummersbach (team handball), Kölner Haie (ice hockey)
A multi-purpose theatre & event space, originally a cinema-theatre. It is located on Apostelnstraße north of the Neumarkt, near the Basilica of the Holy Apostles.
16 locals recommend
Gloria-Theater
11 ApostelnstraßeA multi-purpose theatre & event space, originally a cinema-theatre. It is located on Apostelnstraße north of the Neumarkt, near the Basilica of the Holy Apostles.
Very nice cinema with the most confortable chairs ever. Newes movies, also 3D movies.
46 locals recommend
Residenz Astor Film Lounge
30 - 32 Kaiser-Wilhelm-RingVery nice cinema with the most confortable chairs ever. Newes movies, also 3D movies.
Studio 672
40 Venloer Str.Club
Museum Ludwig
Heinrich-Böll-Platz If you are an art fan the Museum Ludwig is worth a visit
Shopping
THE GOOD WILL OUT
31 Richard-Wagner-Str.special sneaker shop
Schildergasse & Hohe Straße are shopping streets and two of the city's both oldest and busiest streets. With many adjacent side streets, part of a designated 680m pedestrian zone.
265 locals recommend
Schildergasse
SchildergasseSchildergasse & Hohe Straße are shopping streets and two of the city's both oldest and busiest streets. With many adjacent side streets, part of a designated 680m pedestrian zone.
Dedicated Store Cologne
18 Hamburger Str. Small cool Graffiti shop
Entertainment & Activities
The Cologne Zoological Garden features over 7,000 animals of more than 700 species on more than 20 hectares.
149 locals recommend
Zoologischer Garten Köln
173 Riehler Str.The Cologne Zoological Garden features over 7,000 animals of more than 700 species on more than 20 hectares.
It is the home of the local Bundesliga team, 1. FC Köln. The stadium was one of the 12 hosting the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
97 locals recommend
RheinEnergieStadion
999 Aachener Str.It is the home of the local Bundesliga team, 1. FC Köln. The stadium was one of the 12 hosting the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
A wonderful green park. to take a walk or have a picnic in the sun or shade.
55 locals recommend
Stadtgarten
A wonderful green park. to take a walk or have a picnic in the sun or shade.
Food Scene
Really good vegatarian / vegan restaurant, just organic ingredients. You will love the food and the people that work there
25 locals recommend
Mei Wok Vegan Ehrenfeld
384 Venloer Str.Really good vegatarian / vegan restaurant, just organic ingredients. You will love the food and the people that work there
Really nice environment, good coffee, organic food and sweets. Friendly waiter You will love it. It's my favourite Café in whole Cologne and so will it be yours.
57 locals recommend
Café Rotkehlchen
400 Venloer Str. Really nice environment, good coffee, organic food and sweets. Friendly waiter You will love it. It's my favourite Café in whole Cologne and so will it be yours.
Sushiou
41 Christophstraße good Sushi all you can eat.
Beef Brothers
12 Aachener Str.very good burgers
Sweet little cafe with home made cakes, and salads for a light brackfast
6 locals recommend
Milchmädchen GmbH
44 BismarckstraßeSweet little cafe with home made cakes, and salads for a light brackfast
Café Fleur
10 Lindenstraße very good brackfast
Brewery Päffgen
64-66 Friesenstraße traditional Cologne food and drinks (Kölsch)
If you like arabian/turkish food. The restaurants on the street Weidengasse are the place to be.
7 locals recommend
Öz Harran Doy Doy
28 -34 WeidengasseIf you like arabian/turkish food. The restaurants on the street Weidengasse are the place to be.
If you like burgers and a nice ambience it's just a few blocks away
46 locals recommend
HANS IM GLÜCK Burgergrill & Bar
38-40 HohenzollernringIf you like burgers and a nice ambience it's just a few blocks away
Essentials
Starbucks
70 RING KARREE on Starbucks you can count
basic
47-53 Venloer Str. Organic supermarket. Open weekdays 9-20h ans Saturday 10-20h
HULC Bio-Food GmbH
30 Venloer Str.small organic markt
REWE City Supermarket
23 Venloer Str.supermarkt. Open weekdays 9-24h ans Saturday 10-22h
REWE
19 Waldecker Str.Brauerei Päffgen GmbH & Co. KG