Left of Rhine Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Left of Rhine
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.
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 ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. You can visit top attractions like Chocolate Museum and Schildergasse, and jump on 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 Volkstheater Millowitsch 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 of 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 visit a top site such as 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 when you spend time 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 with a trip to 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
- Musical Dome
- Old Market
- Neumarkt
- MediaPark
- Cologne Philharmonic
- Hohenzollern Bridge
- Museum Ludwig
- University of Cologne
- Great St. Martin Church
- Rheinau Harbour
- Cologne City Museum
- Hohe Strasse
- National Socialist Documentation Center
- Schildergasse
- Eigelstein Torburg
- Wallraf-Richartz Museum
- German Sport and Olympics Museum
- Dufthaus 4711
- Wallraf Square
- Schauspiel Koln
- Schnuetgen Museum
- Museum of East Asian Art