Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Reminder:The City Guide app will be sunsetting on December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Please visit our FAQ to learn more or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
Cologne / Germany
Cologne Cathedral is one of Cologne / Germany.

1. Cologne Cathedral

9.4
(Kölner Dom)
Domkloster 4, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Church · Altstadt-Nord · 417 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: This is one of Germany´s most famous landmarks and a MUST see. Climb the 533 steps to the South tower for some impressive views of the surroundings and make sure to visit the treasure chamber. Read more.

Historical Town Hall is one of Cologne / Germany.

2. Historical Town Hall

8.1
(Historisches Rathaus)
Rathausplatz 1, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
City Hall · Altstadt-Nord · 9 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: The historic city hall dates back to the middle ages and is Germany´s oldest city hall.

Altstadt-Nord is one of Cologne / Germany.

3. Altstadt-Nord

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Neighborhood · 2 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Stroll along the river Rhine quay and take a photo of picturesque "Martinswinkel".

Kölner Karneval is one of Cologne / Germany.

4. Kölner Karneval

7.9
Altstadt, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Arts and Entertainment · Altstadt-Nord · 3 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Come for carnival and experience Cologne´s "Fifth Season". Street carnival, a week-long street festival, also called "the crazy days" is held every year in February or March. Read more.

Museum Ludwig is one of Cologne / Germany.

5. Museum Ludwig

8.9
Heinrich-Böll-Platz, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Art Museum · Altstadt-Nord · 59 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Contemporary art museum. The highlight of the museum is the collection of Pop Art. Read more.

Chocolate Museum is one of Cologne / Germany.

6. Chocolate Museum

8.3
(Schokoladenmuseum)
Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Museum · Altstadt-Süd · 134 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: A must for any chocoholic! Read more.

Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum is one of Cologne / Germany.

7. Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum

7.3
Im Zollhafen 1, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
History Museum · Altstadt-Süd · 14 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Learn about athletics in the ancient world, the Olympic Games in Germany, British sports, soccer and much more. Read more.

Kölner Karnevalsmuseum is one of Cologne / Germany.

8. Kölner Karnevalsmuseum

7.5
Maarweg 134-136, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
History Museum · Ehrenfeld · 2 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: The Cologne Carnival Museum, the largest and most modern museum of its kind in Germany presents the history of carnival through the ages. Read more.

Kölnisches Stadtmuseum is one of Cologne / Germany.

9. Kölnisches Stadtmuseum

Zeughausstr. 1-3, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
History Museum · Altstadt-Nord · 4 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Learn more about Cologne´s history from the Middle Ages to the present day at this excellent museum. Read more.

NS-Dokumentationszentrum / EL-DE-Haus is one of Cologne / Germany.

10. NS-Dokumentationszentrum / EL-DE-Haus

7.2
Appellhofplatz 23-25, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
History Museum · 24 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: This museum present the history of National Socialism in Cologne. The building once hosted the Gestapo (secret police). Read more.

Käthe Kollwitz Museum is one of Cologne / Germany.

11. Käthe Kollwitz Museum

6.5
Neumarkt 18 - 24, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Art Museum · Friesenviertel · 2 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: The museum hosts about 300 drawings of this famous German painter and sculptor. Read more.

RheinEnergieStadion is one of Cologne / Germany.

12. RheinEnergieStadion

8.8
Aachener Str. 999 (Olympiaweg), Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Soccer Stadium · Müngersdorf · 69 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: If you are a soccer fan, make sure to watch a live match of 1. Bundesliga soccer club, 1. FC Köln. Read more.

Globetrotter is one of Cologne / Germany.

13. Globetrotter

8.6
Richmodstr. 10, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Outdoor Supply Store · Altstadt-Nord · 30 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Sports clothing & supplies megastore with swimming pool, climbing wall, cold chamber and much more. Read more.

SportScheck is one of Cologne / Germany.

14. SportScheck

7.3
Schildergasse 38-42, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Sporting Goods Retail · Altstadt-Nord · 7 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Major department store for sports clothing and supplies. Read more.

FRÜH am Dom is one of Cologne / Germany.

15. FRÜH am Dom

8.3
Am Hof 12-18, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Brewery · Altstadt-Nord · 277 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: One of THE top breweries in town next to Cologne Cathedral. Come here for some authentic local cuisine and the famous "Kölsch" beer. Read more.

Joe Champs is one of Cologne / Germany.

16. Joe Champs

6.4
Hohenzollernring 1-3, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
American Restaurant · Innenstadt · 40 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Huge 2-storey American Sportsbar. Great burgers and spare ribs. Read more.

Heising und Adelmann is one of Cologne / Germany.

17. Heising und Adelmann

7.2
Friesenstr. 58-60, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Rhenisch Restaurant · Friesenviertel · 10 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Come here for an after-work drink in an elegant atmosphere. Read more.

Samuel’s Shep is one of Cologne / Germany.

18. Samuel’s Shep

8.4
Rathenauplatz 5, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Cocktail Bar · Rathenauviertel · 38 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Award-winning first class Cocktail Bar! Very friendly and knowledgable staff. Read more.

Flotte is one of Cologne / Germany.

19. Flotte

7.3
Zülpicher Platz 9, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Bar · Neustadt-Süd · 5 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Come here for a beer or to party on the weekends. Also showing soccer matches. Read more.

Le Moissonnier is one of Cologne / Germany.

20. Le Moissonnier

9.1
Krefelder Str. 25, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
French Restaurant · Agnesviertel · 16 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: High-class French restaurant for a special occasion. Fantastic wine list. Read more.

Restaurant Vendôme is one of Cologne / Germany.

21. Restaurant Vendôme

8.3
Kadettenstr., Bergisch Gladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen
French Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: World-famous 3 Michelin star restaurant at Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg. Reservations need to be made far in advance. Read more.

Papa Joe's Biersalon Klimperkasten is one of Cologne / Germany.

22. Papa Joe's Biersalon Klimperkasten

8.5
Alter Markt 50, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Pub · Altstadt-Nord · 40 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Traditional bar in the old town. Great for a beer and local dishes. Read more.

Best Western Premier Hotel Park Consul Koeln is one of Cologne / Germany.

23. Best Western Premier Hotel Park Consul Koeln

7.2
Clevischer Ring 121, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Hotel · Mülheim · 19 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Don´t miss to visit majestic Cologne Cathedral and the beautiful old town. A typical "Kolsch" beer is a must!

Best Western PhiLeRo Hotel Köln is one of Cologne / Germany.

24. Best Western PhiLeRo Hotel Köln

7.1
Bennoplatz 2, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Hotel · Höhenberg · 6 tips and reviews

Best Western Central EuropeBest Western Central Europe: Don´t miss to visit majestic Cologne Cathedral and the beautiful old town. A typical "Kolsch" beer is a must!