Cologne
Cologne Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | March 2026
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Looking for things to do in Cologne? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Discover the most popular places to stay in Cologne, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Popular Types of Attractions in Cologne
Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Science & technology museums | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Sightseeing bus | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Cycling | Shooting | Parks | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Cologne
Boonraksa | Museum of Applied Arts Cologne | Basilica of St. Gereon | Old Street along Rhine | Deutz Technikum Engine Museum | Church of St. Cecilia | Kolnisches Stadtmuseum | Basilica of St Mary in the Capitol | Hohenzollern Bridge | Cologne Opera | SoccerWorld | Haus Fuhlingen | Rheinauhafen District | Karsten Greve | National Socialism Documentation Center of the City of Cologne | Kabarett von A-Z | Medizinhistorisches Museum Köln | walls | Silly Billy indoor play park | Strassenkicker Base | Kath. Kirche St. Heinrich und Kunigund | Stadtgarten Grünfläche | Adventgemeinde Köln-Mitte | BMX / MTB dirt Park | Stadion | AHK Dirt (BMX & MTB Trails) - Trails 59 | House of Studies of the Romano-Germanic Museum | Divan Lebens- und Kulturgemeinschaft Köln e.V. | Alt St. Pankratius | Sankt Maria Magdalena und Lazarus
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Popular Restaurants in Cologne
Haxenhaus zum Rheingarten | Hase Restaurant | Hard Rock Cafe | Borsalino | La Verde | Limbourg | Cafe Reichard | El Gaucho | Hanoi September Köln | Brauerei zur Malzmuehle | Grubers Restaurant | Funkhaus Cafe-Bar-Restaurant | cantinetta trattoria & bar | Wilma Wunder Köln | Kolsche Stuff | Cafe Krumel | Alte Schmiede | PULS | Poisson | Vapiano Cinedom | Lütticher | CAST IRON Grill | fortyone | Falderhof | Jonny Turista | Kaffee & Kuchen | Lannathai | Ginti and More Bar & Restaurant | Kouzina Greekstreetfood & Wine | Gasthaus Wagenhalle
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