Merkenich Travel Guide
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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.
Old Market
Cologne's marketplace during medieval times is now a hot spot for café culture and outdoor entertainment.
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.
Activities
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Cologne: Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting and Halven Hahn
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Our pick of the best Merkenich Hotel Deals
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Great hotel close to the airport and great links to the train station
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
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Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Maritim Hotel Köln
Beautiful Hotel, great location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Excellent hotel, great Iocation. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels
Good location, good facilities, room was clean although was not serviced daily as this has to be asked for in the morning of the day you would like to have the room made up
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Lindner Hotel Cologne City Plaza, part of JdV by Hyatt
Great stay!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merkenich
Chorweiler
The parks and theme parks are just a few things visitors like about Chorweiler. Aqualand Leisure Pool at Fuhlinger Lake and Fühlinger Lake are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Cologne Blumenberg S-Bahn or Cologne-Chorweiler Nord S-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Nippes
Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne and Cologne Cable Car are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse 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.
Ehrenfeld
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Ehrenfeld. Top attractions like MMC Studios and Neptunbad are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Koernerstrasse U-Bahn or Venloer Strasse Guertel U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Schauspiel Koln and Friesenplatz are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt-Nord
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Cologne City Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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