Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Cologne Zoo
Visit Germany's largest collection of animals in one of the country's oldest zoological gardens.
Claudius Therme
You can take time to visit Claudius Therme during your travels to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Merheim
Kalk
Kalk is well liked for its bars and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around.
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 Cologne Triangle or LANXESS Arena 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.
Altstadt-Süd
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. You can visit top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Schildergasse, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
