Location: Cologne
Top Things to do in Cologne
Top 9 Hidden Gems Things to do in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
There are 2,000 years of history in Cologne, and visitors here will find everything from Roman towers to Gothic churches to fine examples of modern architecture. Cologne has a variety of museums, too—check out the Museum of Applied Art, the Museum Ludwig and, if you have a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Museum. Be forewarned, though—the gift shop at the latter will utterly ruin your diet.
Restaurants in Cologne
1. Ona Mor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Mod1963 - Hartlepool, United Kingdom
Had a few unusual cocktails in here. Its a small intimate place with nice mood lighting, good music and most of all, fantastic cocktails with a twist. Friendly staff and the bar nibbles are truffle infused popcorn! Well worth a visit.
2. Team X - Agentur fuer Zeitreisen, Quantenmagie und Abenteuer
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5.0 based on 538 reviews
The agency for time travel, quantum magic and adventures challenges you with unique escape rooms with original scripts, a wicked humour and of course puzzles, that drive the story. We have the crazy lab (perfect for cologne city trips as a couple), and two magic adventures for Harry Potter escape room fans: the magic library and the magic archive. We are excited to play with you!
3. Breakout Cologne
4. Freewalk Cologne
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,803 reviews
Freewalk Cologne is the free walking tour in Cologne. Come with us on a walk through our wonderful city! Get to know the Cologne people and their special way of life, influenced by a colourful mix of cultures over the centuries. Make new friends, see the major sights from a local view and understand why “HOME IS WHERE THE DOM IS”. We love our city and look forward to welcome you here. You decide in the end what the tour is worth for you. ENGLISH: everyday at 12:11 pm and 4:11 pm, Saturdays at 10:11 am GERMAN: everyday at 12:11 pm and Saturdays at 4:11 pm (booking in advance required) SPANISH: everyday at 12:11 pm and Saturdays at 4:11 pm (booking in advance required)
5. The Great Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 375 reviews
Europe's 1st Steampunk Escape Room THE GAME - THE IDEA In our Escape Game you will have to find hints, solve riddles, open locks - and most importantly have fun! 60 minutes are at your team's disposal, to riddle your way out of our room. ESCAPE ROOM 2.0 We offer an exciting mix of old school riddles à la Sherlock Holmes and provide the right mix of analogue and digitale technology to delight you. Simply an Escape Room 2.0. STEAMPUNK FORMAT What do you do with 7.500 screws and bolts, 15 packets of hot glue, 42 cans of colour, old motors, fans, pipes, a ship's pump, christmas tree stand, field telephone, geiger counter, and a roaring stag? Find out in our crazy steampunk paradise! OUR escape rooms cannot be franchised! More about steampunk.
6. Marina Fish Spa & Waxing Koln (Knabberfische Pedikure)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Cute little fishes eat the dead skin of your feet. That tickles a bit and is lot of fun. Prices start from just 15 €.
7. NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne
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4.5 based on 1,378 reviews
This old Nazi prison, preserved in its original state, is a terrifying reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust.
Reviewed By James188113 - Sydney, Australia
The Gestapo headquarters is well worth the visit. The holding cells, the history of the people who were held there and their writing on the walls is extremely moving. You could spend a good hour or more just in this section. All the exhibits in this area are in both German and English. Strange that this isn't followed on the other floors. Although for a small extra fee you can get the audio guide which even in the holding cell area provides extra information. The execution yard is also very powerful. The other floors are a bit more general on the rise of Hitler, the concentration camps and life in Germany at the time.
8. Melaten-Friedhof
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4.5 based on 379 reviews
This urban cemetery offers an oasis of green and a glimpse into the city's storied history, art and personalities. Open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the winter, with extended hours in summer and fall. For a detailed tour, you may hire a guide at your own expense.
Reviewed By TheRealGelatoGirl - Germany, null
...so serene and peaceful...incredibly nice sculptures everywhere, a lot of natural green...if you are looking for some peace and “zen”...this is the place to visit!
9. Indizio - The Finest Art To Escape
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
We've created real life escape games within an area of 400 sq. meters, at the heart of Cologne, in a very special building on Steinweg 3 St. in Heumarkt. INDIZIO - The Finest Art To Escape invites you to race against time, solve mysteries and escape the locked game rooms within 60 minutes. Are you ready for a real challenge?
Reviewed By mixedskins
The place is great, you can have fun and the rooms are pretty entertaining...I liked the body shop and rabbit hole the best,
