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Fish Market

Tourist attraction

Small square on the banks of the Rhine, featuring colorful old houses, a fountain & outdoor cafes. People often mention Cologne, tower, nicht, nice, Colonius, beautiful, Turm, Nice, view, closed,


Address

Am Leystapel, 50667 Köln, Germany

Website

www.koeln.de

Contact

+49 221 2576330

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Cologne (18) tower (15) nicht (13) nice (12) Colonius (11) beautiful (10) Turm (10) Nice (10) view (8) closed (7)
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  • 1/5 Valerij P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Colunius TV Tower has been closed since 1992 after a fire. Like some other attractions, this would be a source of revenue for the city. But it looks like the city just wants to build up debt, rather than worrying about what you could do to fill up the cash register. Really a pity. (Original) Der Colunius Fernsehturm ist seit 1992 nach einem Brand geschlossen. Wie einige weitere Sehenswürdigkeiten wäre auch diese eine Einnahmequelle für die Stadt. Aber wie es aussieht möchte die Stadt nur Schulden aufbauen, anstatt sich darüber Gedanken zu machen, was man so tun könnte, um die Kasse aufzufüllen. Wirklich sehr schade.
    13 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Anja W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, I can not understand why they are not allowed in there above. There used to be a restaurant or something, if I got it right. Would certainly a very fantastic view over Cologne ...... (Original) Kann leider nicht nachvollziehen, warum man dort oben nicht mehr reingelassen wird. Früher war da doch ein Restaurant oder so, wenn ich das richtig mitbekommen habe. Wäre mit Sicherheit eine ganz fantastische Aussicht über ganz Köln......
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 macedonboy 4 years ago on Google • 2267 reviews
    The old fish market is one of those updated old markets filled with bars, cafes and restaurants. There's several attractions around the Fischmarkt, such as Frankenwerft, the many bridges across the river, the river cruises, or you could just sit by the riverfront and enjoy a drink or meal. A bit touristy, but a nice walk is right opposite the fish market.

  • 4/5 G L L. 4 years ago on Google • 2079 reviews
    It's not the fish market anymore. It is one of the few remaining parts of Cologne dated back the Middle Ages not far from the beautiful Romanesque St. Martin Church. There are many interesting and colourful old town houses date back to between the 14th and 17th Centuries. The modern day fish market is a charming blend of inns and pubs. Cologne was bombed during The Second World War, fortunately those charming Gothic buildings were not affected. But the church above them was.. It's a large Plaza, fountain, Rhine River, the bridges are viewable.

  • 4/5 David S. 3 years ago on Google • 1125 reviews
    Small square with views of the impressive bridges that span the river such as Deutzerbrücke, Hohenzollenbrücke and Severinsbrücke. There are pretty coloured buildings and above all there's the amazing architecture of the magnificent Gross St Martin church.

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 5 years ago on Google
    The colored buildings, the view of the rhine river, and the, surrounding architecture of altstadt is really incredible, truly a must see attraction in Cologne.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 SEBFOX W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) While you have a handsome and chic TV tower in Dusseldorf, here in Cologne is such an ugly tower that you can see his time of creation noticeable. Have heard there is no one up, they will know why. (Original) Während man in Düsseldorf einen ansehnlichen und schicken Fernsehturm hat, steht hier in Köln so ein hässlicher Turm, den man seine Enstehungszeit merklich ansieht. Habe gehört da darf eh keiner mehr hoch, die werden schon wissen warum.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miguelito C. 1 year ago on Google • 581 reviews
    Very cute little colored houses. Must visit for sure when visiting cologne.

  • 3/5 Roland Schimmel - P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this tower, it belongs to the city of Cologne as a defining landmark, a shame that since the end of the 90s it has not been possible to go up to the platform because the elevators are not being renovated (Original) Ich liebe diesen Turm, er gehört zur Stadt Köln als prägendes Wahrzeichen dazu, wahnsinnig schade, dass man seit Ende der 90er Jahre nicht mehr auf die Plattform hochfahren kann, weil die Aufzüge nicht renoviert werden
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sebastian B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In itself the Colonius is really not a very beautiful building, but from the inside the Colonius is actually very worth seeing. There used to be a restaurant upstairs in the tower, on a platform which is glazed all around, this view was definitely worth a visit. Since in my opinion the Colonius has a lot of potential, such as for good gastronomy, I only give it three stars. I just think it's a shame that this potential has been idle for years and the Colonius is still empty. Photos will also be added to this review in the next few days, unfortunately only from the outside. ;) (Original) An sich ist der Colonius nun wirklich kein allzu schönes Gebäude, doch von innen ist der Colonius eigentlich sehr sehenswert. Früher befand sich noch eine Gastronomie oben in den Turm, auf einer Plattform welche rundherum verglast ist, dieser Ausblick war definitiv einen Besuch Wert. Da der Colonius meiner Meinung nach einiges an Potenzial bietet, wie etwa für eine gute Gastronomie, vergebe ich hier auch nur drei Sterne. Ich finde es einfach schade dass dieses Potenzial seit Jahren brach liegt und der Colonius noch immer leer steht. Fotos werden auch bei dieser Rezension in den nächsten Tagen hinzugefügt, leider nur von außen. ;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Roswitha B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The tower and the revolving restaurant have been closed after a fire since 1992. Pity! How nice that I was upstairs before! (Original) Seit 1992 sind der Turm und das drehbare Restaurant nach einem Brand geschlossen. Schade! Wie schön dass ich vorher einmal oben gewesen bin!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Сергей �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The tower is not huge enough to become a unique engineering structure, but it has become one of the symbols of Cologne thanks to its recognizable silhouette. A television center is located at the foot. Surprisingly, the tower is not fenced and you can approach its very trunk. Free-roaming rabbits can be seen in the adjacent park! The same park offers beautiful views of the Colonius. (Original) Башня не настолько огромная, чтобы стать уникальным инженерным сооружением, но ставшая одним из символов Кельна, благодаря узнаваемому силуэту. У подножья расположен телецентр. Что удивительно, башня не огорожена и можно подойти к самому ее стволу. В прилегающем парке можно увидеть свободно перемещающихся кроликов! Из этого же парка открываются прекрасные виды на Колониус.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 C. El K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately there is no fresh fish to eat here, as we thought. Nice place to see, the small gases with the old houses very nostalgic. Unfortunately, that's all. Not fresh fish. It is therefore very misleading with the opening time that is stored at google. (Original) Leider gibt es keinen frischen Fisch hier zu essen, so wie wir es gedacht haben. Schöner ort zum ansehen , die kleinen Gasen mit den alten Häusern sehr nostalgisch. Leider ist das aber das alles. Kein frischer Fisch. Von daher ist ist es sehr irreführend mit der Öffnungszeit die bei google hinterlegt ist.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ccee P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dirty, dirty, musty. Unfortunately, this is now Cologne. (Original) Schmutzig, dreckig, miefig. Das ist leider inzwischen Köln.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Thomas S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I finally want to go back up (Original) Ich möchte endlich am wieder nach Oben
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Francis L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doreen R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well (Original) Gut
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Romuald F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Closed for over 20 years. PITY. (Original) Seit über 20 Jahren geschlossen. SCHADE.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 olle l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It just stands there ... (Original) Steht da halt so rum...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jim N. 9 months ago on Google
    Went to visit and found that most of the vendors were not present, probably due to a holiday. So, we went to a restaurant in the area and talked to the owner at some length about the market. We were told while still a market most of the vendors were full of tourist junk and it wasn't something he would recommend as a must see for a tourist. While at one time it was a great place the culture had been lost to junk tourism.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Helen S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A really ugly tower that you can't even visit after various scandals (and because of the lack of emergency exits). But always a popular place for the Cologne building scandal tour for tourists. (Original) Ein echt hässlicher Turm, den man nach diversen Skandälchen (und wegen fehlender Notausgänge) nicht mal Besuchen kann. Aber immer wieder ein gern besuchte Ort für die Kölsche Bauskandaltour für Touristen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alejandro B. 4 years ago on Google • 302 reviews
    Lovely place to have a great time...

  • 5/5 Val C. 4 years ago on Google • 147 reviews
    This place is beautiful for pictures. I would recommend to rent a scooter and ride along the river.

  • 2/5 Gokul S. 4 months ago on Google • 138 reviews
    slightly underwhelming for the hype but not a bad spot for a quick photo

  • 5/5 Karol G. 2 years ago on Google • 121 reviews
    It’s a small square with not much to see, but it’s very beautiful and right next to the river. Pictures look great there

  • 5/5 Roksana B. 1 year ago on Google • 53 reviews
    You will find a good selection of restaurants as well as a nice walk by the river.

  • 5/5 Arindam S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lively atmosphere. Great view. Plenty of restaurants serving all popular cuisines. Great spots for pictures. Some historical structures.

  • 2/5 Vishnu M. 4 years ago on Google
    Closed since 1992. You can take pictures from outside.

  • 1/5 Dieter T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sightseeing not possible (Original) Besichtigung nicht möglich

  • 5/5 Peter J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious cake & coffee (Original) Lecker Kuchen &Kaffee

  • 5/5 Heinz J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) TV tower in Ehrenfeld. (Original) Fernsehturm in Ehrenfeld.

  • 1/5 Shivrane G. 4 years ago on Google
    It is closed from 1992..Don't get disappointed

  • 5/5 Nick T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was a great party location. Would be nice if you could go up again. (Original) War mal ne tolle Partylocation. Wäre schön, wenn man mal wieder hoch könnte.

  • 4/5 Monika S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, this television tower, built in 1978-81, is no longer accessible to the public today. But as a silhouette, it also makes a great impression from the outside. There are other possibilities in Cologne to go up high! The cathedral, the cable car at the zoo for example, or the triangle in Deutz. (Original) Leider ist dieser Fernsehturm, der 1978-81 erbaut wurde, heute für die Öffentlichkeit nicht mehr zugänglich. Aber als Silhouette macht er auch von außen einen großartigen Eindruck. Es gibt ja andere Möglichkeiten in Köln, hoch hinauf zu kommen! Der Dom, die Seilbahn am Zoo zum Beispiel, oder das Triangle in Deutz.

  • 5/5 Veysel A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Symbol of Cologne. In my childhood, you had been drinking up cafee now no longer a pity (Original) Symbol von Köln. In meiner Kindheit hatte man oben cafee getrunken jetzt nicht mehr schade

  • 4/5 Shaina H. 8 months ago on Google
    Very cute. Heads up, 2 of the buildings are under construction right now.

  • 3/5 Pedro de P. 10 months ago on Google
    As all of Cologne, the result of destruction in WWII and rebuilding. So a bit of old and 50-60’s building mixed, not making a lasting impression compared to other old European cities.

  • 5/5 Charalampos S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice walk by the Rhine!

  • 5/5 S K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to park for a night of you are with a camper, in 5 min you are in the center of the town

  • 5/5 Diana W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To recommend (Original) Zu empfehlen

  • 1/5 Georg Michael O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The sight no longer worth, because closed ⛞ (Original) Des Anblickes nicht mehr wert, weil geschlossen ⛞

  • 5/5 Vlada K. 3 years ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Great place for spending weekend. This place is located near the Köln Dom and opposite embankment. Also, near this place are located a lot of restaurants and cafes with traditional German cuisine. Unfortunately, due to pandemic situation almost all these places are closed. However, tourists can walk around this place and oldcite to see the real beauty of old European city.

  • 5/5 Rita S. 3 years ago on Google
    Hier spazieren zu gehen, kann ich jedem nur empfehlen!

  • 5/5 Torsten A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Wunderschön

  • 2/5 Hadi Al L. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice view, however a small place with nothing much to do or see

  • 4/5 André M. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice place to take a stroll and escape the crowds gathering at the Christmas Markets. Nice view and surprisingly not to windy nor cold! :)

  • 5/5 Nikolas B. 4 years ago on Google
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  • 4/5 Dharma Teja K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for evening stroll and Many places to have a bite or to have a dinner

  • 5/5 Taha Y. 4 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Alexandr G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Красивое место

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for nice photos. It is a bit crowded during the weekends.

  • 5/5 Steven C. 4 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Linda 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always very nice there! (Original) Immer wieder sehr schön dort!!!

  • 3/5 Marco W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Wunderbar

  • 5/5 Bernd Helfer a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to see absolutely beautiful when you are in Cologne (Original) Total schön muss man muss man sehen wenn man in Köln ist

  • 4/5 Adelajda N. 3 years ago on Google
    A truly enchanting place in Cologne. It's very busy there and you have to like it, but otherwise really great here - especially against this historic backdrop.

  • 5/5 Wesley J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good can only recommend 💪🏿💪🏿 (Original) Sehr gut kann nur empfehlen 💪🏿💪🏿

  • 5/5 Marcy E. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Kadir T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An iconic and cozy area in Cologne that you should not miss. (Original) Et ikonisk og hyggeligt område i Köln, som man ikke bør gå glip af.

  • 5/5 Karen C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and lovely atmosphere

  • 5/5 Оля �. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice part of the city with delicious ice-cream:)

  • 5/5 Lahyia K. 3 years ago on Google
    It was really nice

  • 4/5 Dave K. 6 years ago on Google
    Really beautiful part of town. Very colourful indeed

  • 4/5 Karin S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Seen from the ship (Original) Vom Schiff aus gesehen

  • 5/5 Marvin Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We and our friends liked the old town. Narrow house fronts, clean and also a lot to sit outside! We were lucky enough to experience a backpipe (bagpipe) flash mob! Excellent! (Original) Uns und unseren Freunden hat die Altstadt gefallen. Schmale Häuserfronten, sauber und auch viel um draußen zu sitzen! Wir hatten das Glück einen Backpipe(Dudelsack) Flashmob zu erleben! Super!

  • 5/5 Spider A. 3 years ago on Google
    Heute habe ich Köln besucht um die Rhein anzuschauen. Der Fischmarkt is ein sehr attraktiver und angenehmer Ort in diesen wunderschönen Stadt.

  • 5/5 Steven S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great quaint little place. Very nice eateries nearby.

  • 4/5 Balderson 4 years ago on Google
    A beautiful view and lovely selection of restaurants

  • 5/5 Maarten van der L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice area for boozing. Prepare for the stag and hen parties that will attack;)

  • 4/5 Thiago N. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible place. Many people walk there and drink a good beer.

  • 5/5 ANICHE B. 4 years ago on Google
    Cologne is a wonderful place to be,the people and the environment are super friendly,it has become my tourist destination,I find myself going to cologne every summer,I love Brussels,but I love cologne more..

  • 5/5 Praveen K. 4 years ago on Google
    Live music near the restaurants are very fun. Those play some old classic songs ?

  • 4/5 Giovanni 4 years ago on Google
    This church is beautiful.

  • 4/5 Andre S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super lighting campaign👍 (Original) Super Beleuchtungsaktion👍

  • 4/5 Overgangsconsulente Janny L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice viewpoint closed since 1994 !!!! (Original) Leuk uitzichtpunt gesloten sinds 1994!!!!

  • 3/5 Chris P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What the tower is is not so understandable to me ... (Original) Was der Turm ist, ist mir nicht so verständlich...

  • 5/5 cory a. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice parklands next door.

  • 4/5 Soldier M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can have a look. 😁 (Original) Kann man mal anschauen. 😁

  • 5/5 Cosmic E. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice area full of life! Cafes and terraces to seat and enjoy next to Old Town

  • 2/5 Enes M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ... why too! (Original) ...warum denn zu.!

  • 5/5 laura b. 3 years ago on Google
    Cheap access, incredible views. 100% recommend!

  • 5/5 Goran D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is visible as a landmark from every part of the city ... (Original) Vidljiv je kao orijentir iz svakog dela grada...

  • 5/5 officina d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just belongs to Kölle (Original) Gehört einfach zu Kölle

  • 5/5 Antol 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very big (Original) Sehr große

  • 3/5 Jens E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was quite nice the view. In the office in the annex could be from the 22nd floor to see almost as far. (Original) War ganz nett die Aussicht. Im Büro im Nebengebäude könnte man aus der 22. Etage fast genau so weit sehen.

  • 5/5 Armin U. P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The tower is closed to the public (Original) Der Turm ist für die Öffentlichkeit geschlossen

  • 2/5 Alexander Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a shame that the Colonius is not open to the general public. (Original) Schade dass der Colonius nicht für die Allgemeinheit freigegeben ist.

  • 5/5 Radovan B. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 3/5 Wolfgang P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, the tower has not been open to visitors since 1999. (Original) Leider ist der Turm schon seit 1999 nicht für Besucher zugänglich.

  • 1/5 Sylvia S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The way was in vain. It's a shame if you planned this as a visit with friends. (Original) Der Weg war umsonst. Schade,wenn man das als Besuch mit Freunden geplant hat.

  • 4/5 Bernd F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the past you could still start up. Unfortunately no longer possible. (Original) Früher konnte man noch hochfahren. Leider nicht mehr möglich.

  • 4/5 Alexander Gerhard S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A lot of free lawn space for giant groups and individual dreamers TT plates are also there, baskets throw no problem tennis, etc. everything is there. Just. Take a lot of food with you because the paths to the bushes are far. Dogs are there and so far I have not experienced any friction! ;) (Original) Viel freie Rasenkläche auch für Riesengruppen und einzelne Träumer TT Platten sind auch da, Körbe werfen kein Problem Tennis,u.s.w alles da. Nur. Viel Verpflegung mitnehmen weil die Wege zum Büschen sind weit Hunde ach dabei und bisher habe ich noch keine Reibereien erlebt !!! ;)

  • 5/5 Dragomir K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For me, there is nothing more beautiful than a cologne. My first encounter with Cologne made a good impression 20 years ago (Original) Za mene nema ljepše od kelnu. Moj prvi susret sa kelnom dobar utisak prije 20 godina

  • 4/5 Marc S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Because this 266 m high tower is very impressive in terms of height. This post. If it were in Düsseldorf it would be 5 stars .. there you can visit the tower and dine in the legendary QOMO. Of course, only if the situation allows it. But that's why Cologne has the cathedral. (Original) Da dieser 266 m hohe Turm doch höhentechnisch sehr imposant ist . Dieser Post. Wäre er in Düsseldorf wären es 5 Sterne .. dort kann man den Turm besichtigen und im sagenumwobenen QOMO speisen. Natürlich nur sofern die Situation es zulässt. Aber dafür hat Köln ja den Dom.


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