Left of Rhine
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Where to stay in Left of Rhine
Old Town Cologne
Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt 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 National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt-Süd
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. Top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Rheinau Harbour are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum and Rhine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Belgian Quarter
While you're in Belgian Quarter, take in top sights like Friesenplatz and jump on the metro at Friesenplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Südstadt
When in Südstadt and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Cologne Cathedral or Rheinau Harbour and hop on the metro to see more the city at Chlodwigplatz U-Bahn or Ubierring U-Bahn.
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Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
You can learn about the local history of Cologne when you make a stop at a top site like Cologne Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.
Chocolate Museum
You can study the exhibits at Chocolate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Old Market
During your visit to Cologne, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Old Market. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Hay Market
Learn about the local history of Cologne with a stop at Hay Market. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront, or seek out the local tours.
Neumarkt
You can find out about the history of Cologne when you stop by Neumarkt. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
MediaPark
After visiting MediaPark, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cologne. Visit the shops in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
- Cologne Cathedral
- Chocolate Museum
- Musical Dome
- Old Market
- Hay Market
- Neumarkt
- University of Cologne
- Friesenplatz
- MediaPark
- City Hall
- Hohenzollern Bridge
- Cologne Philharmonic
- Great St. Martin Church
- Museum Ludwig
- Romano-Germanic Museum
- National Socialist Documentation Center
- Cologne City Museum
- Rheinau Harbour
- Wallraf-Richartz Museum
- Hohe Strasse
- Eigelstein Torburg
- Schauspiel Koln
- Schildergasse
- Dufthaus 4711
- St Gereon's Basilica
- Kolumba
- Schnuetgen Museum
- Theater am Dom
- German Sport and Olympics Museum
- Stadtgarten
- St Maria im Kapitol
- Wallraf Square