10 more must-see sights

The Old Town

Pub-breweries, cobbled streets and colourful gables: the elaborately restored Old Town enchants locals and tourists alike. Discover the city’s genuine and legendary charm.

Heumarkt Line 1 / 5 / 7 / 9

Cologne Zoo

More than 10,000 animals live in these lovely grounds in Riehl, including young hippopotami in the “Hippodom” and lesserknown exotic species such as the Vietnamese salamander. Zoo / Flora Line 18

The Romanesque Churches

Twelve sacred buildings of poetic beauty. These churches are testimony to Cologne’s historical significance as a religious centre –and as one of the most important cities in medieval Europe.

FLORA & BOTANICAL GARDEN

The plant world in all its glory, Europe’s most northern palmlined avenue and the perfect picnic spot at the Dank Augusta garden café. All the locals love it here.

Zoo / Flora Line 18

Museum Ludwig

Europe’s largest collection of pop art and the third-largest Picasso collection in the world. And so much more.

Dom / Hbf Line 5 / 16 / 18

WALLRAF-RICHARTZ-MUSEUM & FONDATION CORBOUD

Cologne’s oldest museum is a postmodernist building showcasing time-less art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century

Rathaus Line 5

The Chocolate Museum

A different type of cultural feast and a paradise for foodies. Discover all the secrets of chocolate at this popular museum on the banks of the Rhine.

Schokoladenmuseum Line 133

Rheinauhafen

The city of the future: from its beautifully renovated warehouses to the experimental Kranhaus buildings, Rheinauhafen is a fantastic contrast to the Old Town.

Ubierring Line 15 / 16

Belgian Quarter Shopping

Forget high street chains: the area between Venloer Strasse and Aachener Strasse is a treasure trove of independent boutiques, creative shops and cool cafés. Friesenplatz Line 3 / 4 / 5

K Ln Triangle

Head up the KölnTriangle for simply breathtaking views of the Cathedral, the Rhine and the Old Town. Sometimes you can even see as far as the Siebengebirge hills.

Bahnhof Deutz / Messe Line 1 / 3 / 4 / 7 / 9