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Cologne
Cologne

Cologne Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | March 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
4.8/5827 Review
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Cologne Chocolate Museum
Cologne Chocolate Museum
4.6/5194 Review
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Rheinauhafen District
Rheinauhafen District
4.5/545 Review
Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus
Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus
4.2/598 Review
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Museums
Museum Ludwig
Museum Ludwig
4.2/566 Review
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Themed exhibition halls
Hohenzollern Bridge
Hohenzollern Bridge
4.5/5220 Review
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Night view
Old Street along Rhine
Old Street along Rhine
4.5/570 Review
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Night view
Cologne City Hall
Cologne City Hall
4.3/570 Review
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Historic buildings
Dom Treasury
Dom Treasury
4.5/563 Review
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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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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 Review
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Western-style
Avg. €25/person
Haxenhaus zum Rheingarten
Haxenhaus zum Rheingarten
4.2/5153 Review
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Western-style
Avg. €23/person
Hase Restaurant
Hase Restaurant
4.6/5141 Review
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Western-style
Avg. €33/person
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe
4.0/549 Review
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Western-style
Avg. €14/person
Borsalino
Borsalino
4.6/562 Review
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Vegetarian
Hanoi September Köln
Hanoi September Köln
4.8/5139 Review
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Southeast Asian
La Verde
La Verde
4.5/514 Review
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Western-style
Avg. €16/person
Limbourg
Limbourg
4.6/551 Review
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Western-style
Cafe Reichard
Cafe Reichard
4.3/59 Review
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Western-style
Avg. €8/person
El Gaucho
El Gaucho
4.4/547 Review
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Barbeque
Avg. €38/person
Brauerei zur Malzmuehle
Brauerei zur Malzmuehle
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Bars/Bistros
Avg. €14/person
Grubers Restaurant
Grubers Restaurant
4.8/558 Review
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Western-style

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Cologne: FAQ

What's the most popular attractions in Cologne?

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Here are the best places to visit in Cologne, including: Cologne Cathedral,Hohenzollern Bridge,Imhoff-Stollwerck Museum

How to get to Bonn from Cologne?

Convenient by train

What's the best food in Cologne?

In Germany, there may be no more cities like Cologne with so many restaurants and cafes, wineries and bars, and fast food and small restaurants are just a few. From the town hall there is a narrow road that runs north along the Rhine. There are plenty of bars, wineries and intricate coffee houses lined up, perfect for a break. In the summer, many visits will also set up a balcony on the Rhine River, where you can have a cold beer and it is unbeatable. It is not surprising that the rich and delicious food is in Cologne. Here, the famous blood sausage, German salted pork bone and mashed potatoes. These three can be said to be more representative of the special dishes in the Cologne diet. There are also many world-famous local dishes in Cologne, such as baby stewed chicken diced meat, onion-roasted goose meat, white wine stewed oxtail, cheese fried egg squid, and crispy bread. If you want to eat authentic, then it is best to come to Cologne.

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