Leverkusen

Travel Guide

Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Photo provided by German National Tourist Board
Photo provided by German National Tourist Board

Wander along the banks of the Rhine, explore an old palace or simply stroll the streets and visit bars, cafes and boutiques. 

Leverkusen sits on the eastern bank of the Rhine between Düsseldorf and Cologne. It was officially formed in the 1930s, but was a rural hub as far back as the Middle Ages. It’s characterized by old shopping streets, manor houses, churches and workshops. It’s also home to excellent beer gardens and restaurants and has plenty of green space for those looking to sit back and relax.

Wander around the town to spot 19th-century workers’ cottages, old churches and manors. Visit Schlebusch to find tiny shops in the arcades around St. Andreas Church or head to Morsbroich Palace and admire the Baroque architecture. It was once a hunting lodge for local aristocrats, but is today a contemporary art museum. You can explore the old building or relax on the manicured lawns.

For more local heritage, visit the Freudenthaler Sensenhammer industrial museum, an old scythe factory left untouched since the end of the 19th century. The complex gives a fascinating glimpse into the lives of industrial era laborers, with guided tours and live demonstrations. To get a great view of Leverkusen and the surrounding area, head to the viewing platform atop the 236-foot (72-meter) town water tower.

Take a break and relax in the Japanese Gardens or explore the Ophoven Nature Reserve. Once a country estate, the reserve’s old buildings now host exhibits about environmental conservation and sustainability. Once the sun starts to set, make your way to Opladen for a meal and a beer in one of many pubs along Kölner Strasse.

Leverkusen is a pleasant town with plenty to offer. Its excellent historical and cultural attractions, charming shopping streets, good nightlife and easy access to parks and countryside make it a great place to spend some time.

Where to stay in Leverkusen

Leverkusen which includes a pond and heritage architecture

Wiesdorf

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the bars and gardens in Wiesdorf. You might want to make time for a stop at Neuland-Park or Carl-Duisberg-Park.

Wiesdorf

Hitdorf

2/5(1 area review)

While Hitdorf may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aqualand Leisure Pool at Fuhlinger Lake and Fühlinger Lake.

Hitdorf

Schlebusch

Though Schlebusch may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like BayArena and Altenberg Cathedral.

Schlebusch
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Rheindorf

While you're in Rheindorf, take in top sights like Rhine and jump on the metro at Leverkusen-Rheindorf S-Bahn to see more of the city.

Rheindorf
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Opladen

While there might not be top attractions in Opladen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like BayArena and Fühlinger Lake.

Opladen
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