Merkenich Travel Guide
Cologne
Popular places to visit

Cologne Cathedral
You can learn about the local history of Cologne when you visit a top site such as Cologne Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops.

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.

Cologne Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who call Cologne Zoo home during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Claudius Therme
You can take time to visit Claudius Therme during your travels to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Merkenich

Maritim Hotel Köln
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Novotel Köln City
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Merkenich

Chorweiler
The parks and theme parks are just a few things visitors like about Chorweiler. Aqualand Leisure Pool at Fuhlinger Lake and Fühlinger Lake are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Cologne Blumenberg S-Bahn or Cologne-Chorweiler Nord S-Bahn to get around the larger area.

Nippes
Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Cologne Cable Car and Cologne Zoo are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.

Mülheim
Mülheim is a destination travellers like for its museums, and you might hop aboard the metro at Am Emberg U-Bahn or Im Weidenbruch U-Bahn to explore sights like Palladium.

Ehrenfeld
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Ehrenfeld. Top attractions like MMC Studios and Neptunbad are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Koernerstrasse U-Bahn or Venloer Strasse Guertel U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Schauspiel Koln are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz 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.
- Phantasialand
- Cologne Cathedral
- Messe Düsseldorf
- Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
- Merkur Spiel-Arena
- Classic Remise Duesseldorf
- RheinEnergieStadion
- PSD Bank Dome
- Marktplatz
- Musical Dome
- Rhine Promenade
- Cologne Zoo
- Old Market
- Neumarkt
- Rhine Tower
- Bergisches Land Nature Park
- Capitol Theater
- Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse