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Things to see in Cologne (Germany): 96 places and when to go

Cologne is a major city in Germany with around 1,004,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 96 places in and around it, mainly Nature (23), Hiking (22), History (19). The best known are Cologne Cathedral, Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces, Brühl and Hohenzollern Bridge. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Germany · 50.932, 6.9481
Population
About 1,004,000
Places
96 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (23) · Hiking (22) · History (19) · Wildlife (17) · Temples (8) · Food and drink (8)
Best time
April to October.
Also possible
November to March.
Nearest airport
DUS Düsseldorf, 42 km as the crow flies

What to see in Cologne

The places in and around Cologne, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 72, by what you come to do:

When to go to Cologne

The best time to visit Cologne is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:11
  2. FebPossible9:45
  3. MarPossible11:32
  4. AprBest time13:34
  5. MayBest time15:18
  6. JunBest time16:16
  7. JulBest time15:52
  8. AugBest time14:21
  9. SepBest time12:22
  10. OctBest time10:24
  11. NovPossible8:38
  12. DecPossible7:43

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. In June, 95 of the 96 places are at their best.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Cologne

The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Germany, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Cologne?

The best known: Cologne Cathedral, Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces, Brühl, Hohenzollern Bridge, Wallraf–Richartz Museum, Cologne Central Mosque. In all, 96 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Cologne?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.

How do you get to Cologne?

The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 42 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Cologne as the destination and these 96 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.