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Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

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Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise

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Cologne Haunted Walk - The Last Witch Exploration Game

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Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

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Public brewery tour in Cologne in English

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What to do in North Rhine-Westphalia

Popular places to visit

Cologne Cathedral

4.5/5(229 reviews)

Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

Messe Düsseldorf

4.5/5(65 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Signal Iduna Park

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Catch an event at Signal Iduna Park during your trip to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

LANXESS Arena

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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

Konigsallee

4/5(47 reviews)

Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues.

Marktplatz

Visit the City Hall, shop at a Christmas market, and join in Dusseldorf’s Carnival celebrations at this city center square.

Veltins-Arena

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

RheinEnergieStadion

4.5/5(31 reviews)

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

4.5/5(108 reviews)

Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world.

Areas of North Rhine-Westphalia

Innenstadt

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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.

Stadtmitte

4/5(115 area reviews)

Travellers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like German Opera at River Rhein.

Altstadt-Nord

4.5/5(293 area reviews)

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.

Düsseldorf Old Town

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

Try the Old Beer at one of the many pubs, stroll along the riverside and visit the range of museums in Duesseldorf’s historic nucleus.

Deutz

3.5/5(32 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and river views highlight some notable features of Deutz. Make a stop by Cologne Triangle or LANXESS Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn or Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn to get around town.