Things to Do in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2026

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Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings

￥4,955

per adult

86% of travellers recommend

Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

￥2,883

per adult

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

￥4,324

per adult

76% of travellers recommend

Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket

￥1,622

per adult

Aachen: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Aachen: 24-Hour Sightseeing Bus Ticket

￥4,324

per adult

Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

￥775

per adult

Cologne: Cathedral Virtual Reality Walking Tour

Cologne Cathedral Walking Tour around the cathedral with VR

￥5,027

per adult

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Cologne Cathedral

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

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Where to stay in North Rhine-Westphalia

Find the best North Rhine-Westphalia areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about North Rhine-Westphalia

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Old Town Cologne

Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Stadtmitte

Travelers 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 Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus.

Altstadt-Nord

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

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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.

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Düsseldorf Old Town

Shopping, restaurants, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Duesseldorf City Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.

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