Best places: Tourist attractions in Cologne, Germany

Landmark Gothic cathedral with a huge facade, plus guided tours & Rhine views.

Large landscaped park on both banks of the Rhine, with fountains, playgrounds, a cableway & tours.

Oldest museum in the city, home to important Gothic, Renaissance & Impressionist collections.

Riverside walkway with a 1,640-foot-long row of steps overlooking the Rhine, old town & cathedral.

Massive Romanesque church with a landmark tower built on top of Roman temple ruins.

Modern & classic Christian artworks in contemporary spaces amid 19th-century church remains.

Elaborate, gilded reliquary in Cologne cathedral said to contain the bones of the biblical magi.

Medieval Catholic church in the Romanesque style that's noted for its large, 10-sided dome.

Historic town square with a variety of shops, restaurants & bars, plus a famous Christmas market.

The formerly private collection of Peter Ludwig, with paintings, ceramics, sketches & prints.

This strip of parkland along the Rhine River has walking & cycling paths.

Nazi-victim memorial center in a former Gestapo headquarters with exhibits & a basement jail.

Established in 1902, this tall, stately place of worship is the second-largest church in Cologne.

Large, contemporary ethnological museum with a variety of international cultural exhibits & art.

Expansive, airy Romanesque church featuring 11th-century artwork, including ornate wooden doors.

Producing mustard since 1810, this established company sells its gourmet produce from here.

👍👍 Great view of the cathedral. Definitely more beautiful at night than during the day.

Waterfront promenade with modern, dramatic buildings containing many shops, offices & eateries.

Ornate 19th-century fountain & sculptures commemorating a local legend about house gnomes.

🫤 One of the few bridges in Cologne. There is always a lot of traffic here. Unfortunately, the cycle paths on both sides are extremely bumpy (see photo). Unfortunately, I've slipped a few times as a result. Otherwise, I would like to see a guard rail for cyclists and pedestrians to feel safer. Otherwi...