Leisure activities in Cologne and surroundings

Our staff have compiled an overview of their favourite leisure activities and sightseeing highlights in Cologne. If you have questions regarding your leisure programme, do not hesitate to reach out to us! We have lots of tips to make your stay in Cologne as exciting as possible. Contact

Cologne for Dome visitors, museum enthusiasts and party people

Who has not heard about Cologne Cathedral before? Even though it is probably Cologne's most outstanding landmark, it is by far not the only sight or reason for a trip to Cologne. Cologne is a cultural metropolis with many museums, galleries and a vibrant music scene.

Every year, Cologne hosts the Christopher Street Day parade. Cologne's carnival is famous across borders and attracts people from all over the world. Whether you are looking for culture or party - Cologne has all the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday.

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Romano-Germanic Museum

Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln

The most famous pieces on display at the Romano-Germanic Museum are probably the Roman mosaic depicting the world according to Dionysos around 220 A.C. and the reconstructed funerary monument of the legionnaire Pobliciuus. The number of findings, reaching from objects of everyday use over Cologne's archaeological heritage to an extensive collection of Roman glassware, make the Romano-Germanic Museums one of the internationally most popular museums.

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Farina Fragrance Museum

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Sensual experiences: Sniff your way through three centuries of fragrant history at the Fragrance Museum. Rococo furnishings, a fragrance chamber and antique flacons - explore the whole cultural history of fragrance and aroma. Good to know: The museum is the birthplace of the famous Eau de Cologne.

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Cycling in and around Cologne

The beautiful Rhine promenade is also a popular cycling and walking path leading along the river Rhine. Many idyllic and demanding cylce paths lead through the so-called "Bergisches Land" around Cologne.

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NS Documentation Centre Cologne

NS-Dokumentationszentrum Köln

Germany's largest memorial for victims of Nazism is only a few minutes away from the Wyndham Köln Hotel. The former Secret State Police prison nowadays offers impressive guided tours as well as permanent and special exhibitions.

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Way of St James

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Part of the famous pilgrim path "Camino de Santiago", or Way of St James, leads right through Cologne. The trail is called "Via Colonesis" and was already used by pilgrims in medieval times. Today, it is one of the world's most famous cultural hiking routes. The path starts at its northernmost point next to Cologne Cathedral, then leads across the Eifel mountains to Trier, along the Mosel river to the city of Metz and over to the French cities of Nancy, Langres, Dijon, Taizé and Cluny until it reaches Le Puy-en-Velay.

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Cologne Cathedral

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The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter is Cologne's main landmark - and only a stone's throw, precisely 600 m, away from the Wyndham Köln Hotel. Its viewing platform is a popular meeting spot for international visitors. In 1996, Cologne Cathedral was declared UNESCO World Heritage. The cathedral is definitely a must-see during your stay in Cologne - not least because it houses the Shrine of the Three Kings.

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Brewery Tour Cologne

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Follow the Brewery Tour through crooked lanes, past impressive chruches, into old breweries and to historical sites in Cologne: It is a fascinating tour through Cologne's old town that teaches you a lot about Cologne's culture of beer brewing. Traditional breweries invite to take a break and enjoy a glass of chilled "Kölsch" along the way.

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Cologne Cathedral Treasury

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Discover the Treasure Chamber in the vaulted cellars underneath Cologne Cathedral. On three levels you will find valuable relics, medieval findings, liturgical vestments and archiepiscopal insignias from the 4th to the 20th century.

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Cologne Zoo

Coral catsharks, antelopes, pygmy marmosets and more - Cologne Zoo offers an impressive selection of regional and exotic animals in open-air enclosures and an exceptionally massive aquarium. Spend a wonderful day with your family amidst 700 different species from all continents and oceans.

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Phantasialand

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The Phantasialand adventure park is located in Brühl, about 25 km away from the Wyndham Köln Hotel. It has everything adventurous souls dream of - thrilling rollercoasters, breathtaking live shows or relaxed boat tours through fantasy worlds. Tremendous fun for young and old!

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Museum Ludwig

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An art lover's delight: the Russian avant-garde, the world's third-largest Picasso collection, the most famous expressionists - the Museum Ludwig offers an impressive collection art from the 20th century until today.

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Cologne City Museum

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Cologne from the Middle Ages until today: discover phenomena typical for Cologne that occurred throughout the city's history. We assure you that after your visit you will be an expert on all the things Cologne!

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Chocolate Museum

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Immerse yourself in the world of sweet temptations at Cologne's Chocolate Museum. Learn more about the seductive history and present of cocoa beans and chocolate. Of course you will be invited to taste some sweet samples! The museum offers an exciting holiday programme for children.

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