Kategorie: Sights

From 1 July 2026, entry to Cologne Cathedral costs 12 euros.

Cologne Cathedral is one of the most important sacred buildings in Europe and far more than just a photo opportunity. As a spiritual centre, historic monument and cultural meeting point, it draws millions of visitors from all over the world every year. This article gives you a comprehensive overview of Cologne Cathedral – from its…

If you want to see Cologne from a different perspective, the KölnTriangle is well worth planning in. From the outside, the modern glass tower on the right bank of the Rhine looks rather understated — but at the top, one of the city’s most impressive views awaits. The decisive difference: here you do not stand…

The Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne is more than just a link between the two banks of the Rhine. It is one of those places you experience almost automatically in Cologne — often without consciously planning to. Right next to the cathedral, it connects the Old Town with Deutz and is one of the best-known bridges…

Museum Ludwig is one of the most important museums for modern and contemporary art in Europe. Located just a few steps from Cologne Cathedral, it combines an exceptional art collection with one of the most central locations in the city. While visitors stroll through the Old Town or photograph the cathedral outside, inside Museum Ludwig…

The Chocolate Museum in Cologne is one of the city’s most popular museums — and for good reason. Right on the Rhine, between the Old Town and the Rheinauhafen, it combines culture, indulgence and a piece of industrial history. The moment you step inside, a delicate aroma of cocoa hangs in the air. Visitors experience…

The Cologne Cable Car is one of the city’s most charming attractions. While many sights take place on the ground, this little gondola lift literally raises you above the Rhine. Since 1957 it has connected the left bank near the zoo with the Rheinpark on the Deutz side. Within a few minutes the gondolas glide…

Cologne Zoo is one of Europe’s most traditional animal parks and has been a fixed part of the city for more than 160 years. Despite its long history, the zoo feels remarkably modern today. Many enclosures have been expanded or redesigned in recent years, giving the animals more space and visitors better views. Anyone who…

Cologne’s Old Town is the historic heart of the cathedral city and one of the most visited districts in Germany. Between the Rhine promenade, Romanesque churches, traditional brewery taverns and winding lanes, it combines more than 2,000 years of history with lively Rhineland culture. Whether for a day trip, a weekend or a longer stay,…