Merheim Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops.
Musical Dome
Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Chocolate Museum
Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world.
Activities
Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Merheim Hotel Deals
Maritim Hotel Köln
Amazing location, near the beautiful church, train station, and river! Plenty of restaurants inside, and nearby.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Pullman Cologne
The air conditioning wasn’t very good.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Clean room, some noise from the trains. Good location.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cologne
No complaints very happy with the hotel
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
Stayed there for two nights with small kids. Booked a family room for 4 people. A large bed and two sofa beds. Room was huge and clean. Facing inside without view. The hotel is next to rail track, so a little noise, but easily walk to the Cathedral. The staff was helpful. I asked where to buy milk ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hilton Cologne
Breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merheim
Kalk
Appreciated for its bars and festivals, you might consider exploring Kalk. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Bergisches Land Nature Park, and jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around the city.
Humboldt - Gremberg
Though Humboldt - Gremberg may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LANXESS Arena and Rheinau Harbour.
Mülheim
Mülheim is a destination travellers like for its museums, and you might hop aboard the metro at Am Emberg U-Bahn or Im Weidenbruch U-Bahn to explore sights like Palladium.
Poll
When in Poll and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Rheinau Harbour or LANXESS Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Poll Salmstrasse U-Bahn or Baumschulenweg U-Bahn.
Deutz
Museums, shopping and river views highlight some notable features of Deutz. Make a stop by LANXESS Arena or Tanzbrunnen Köln while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn or Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn to get around town.
Innenstadt
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
