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Cologne
Cologne

Cologne Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | April, 2026

About Cologne

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

Recommended trip: 2–4 day(s)

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A must-see in Germany! The light and shadows from the stained glass windows of Cologne Cathedral are as beautiful as a movie scene@Cologne Cathedral

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Things to do in Cologne

What to do

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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Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Cathedral
4.7/5828 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Night view
Cologne Chocolate Museum
Cologne Chocolate Museum
4.6/5194 Reviews
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Rheinauhafen District
Rheinauhafen District
4.4/545 Reviews
Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus
Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus
4.2/598 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Museums
Museum Ludwig
Museum Ludwig
4.2/566 Reviews
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Museums
Themed exhibition halls
Hohenzollern Bridge
Hohenzollern Bridge
4.5/5220 Reviews
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Night view
Great St. Martin Church
Great St. Martin Church
4.2/5101 Reviews
Old Street along Rhine
Old Street along Rhine
4.4/570 Reviews
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Night view
Cologne City Hall
Cologne City Hall
4.3/570 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Dom Treasury
Dom Treasury
4.4/563 Reviews
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Museums

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Cologne, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof
a&o Köln Hauptbahnhof
4.1/570 Reviews
Classik Hotel Antonius
Classik Hotel Antonius
4.3/594 Reviews
CityClass Hotel am Dom
CityClass Hotel am Dom
4.5/5209 Reviews
a&o Köln Dom
a&o Köln Dom
4.1/582 Reviews
Hilton Cologne
Hilton Cologne
4.5/5425 Reviews
Cologne Marriott Hotel
Cologne Marriott Hotel
4.5/5290 Reviews
NH Koeln Altstadt
NH Koeln Altstadt
4.5/5274 Reviews
art'otel Cologne
art'otel Cologne
4.6/5168 Reviews
Pullman Cologne
Pullman Cologne
4.6/5137 Reviews

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Cologne dishes and foodie spots.
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La Tortue I Tapas Köln
La Tortue I Tapas Köln
4.2/555 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. IDR416,651/person
Haxenhaus zum Rheingarten
Haxenhaus zum Rheingarten
4.2/5153 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. IDR383,333/person
Hase Restaurant
Hase Restaurant
4.6/5141 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. IDR564,583/person
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe
4.0/549 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. IDR237,500/person
Borsalino
Borsalino
4.6/562 Reviews
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Vegetarian
Hanoi September Köln
Hanoi September Köln
4.8/5139 Reviews
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Southeast Asian
La Verde
La Verde
4.5/514 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. IDR272,916/person
Limbourg
Limbourg
4.6/551 Reviews
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Western-style
Cafe Reichard
Cafe Reichard
4.3/59 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. IDR143,750/person
El Gaucho
El Gaucho
4.4/547 Reviews
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Barbeque
Avg. IDR635,416/person
Brauerei zur Malzmuehle
Brauerei zur Malzmuehle
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Bars/Bistros
Avg. IDR237,500/person
Grubers Restaurant
Grubers Restaurant
4.8/558 Reviews
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Western-style

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