Why people love visiting historical Cologne
Come and experience Cologne and its cathedral, museums and history. This romantic city is known for its shopping, cafes and monuments. Take in top local attractions such as Cologne Cathedral and Phantasialand. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around Cologne
Are you looking for attractions to visit while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Cologne a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Phantasialand (10.2 mi / 16.4 km)
- Claudius Therme (1.4 mi / 2.2 km)
- Cologne Zoo (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- MMC Studios (4.1 mi / 6.6 km)
- Aqualand Leisure Pool at Fuhlinger Lake (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
- Mediterana (8.2 mi / 13.2 km)
Exploring the natural features in Cologne
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Cologne is a great place to get out in nature. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Fühlinger Lake (5.8 mi / 9.4 km)
- Rheinsteig (15.7 mi / 25.3 km)
- Hofgarten (15.8 mi / 25.4 km)
- Muengsten Bridge Park (17.1 mi / 27.6 km)
- Freizeitpark Rheinaue (17.9 mi / 28.8 km)
Travelling to and around Cologne
The nearest airport is in Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), located 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station), Cologne Central Station and Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) are the main stations that serve the city. It's easy to get around Cologne by catching a ride on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn.