Cologne Tips

Leisure activities and sights in cologne

Pleasant city hotel at the heart of Cologne

The TRYP by Wyndham Koeln City Centre Hotel is only a short walk away from the famous Cologne Cathedral, Cologne's main landmark. The UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the Shrine of the Three Kings. It is also a colourful meeting place for locals and tourists from all over the world. Be it theatres, museums or shopping opportunities you are looking for - you will find all of it in Cologne.

Sights and activities around the TRYP by Wyndham Koeln City Centre Hotel

The "Happiness of the Rhineland" is legendary - especially Cologne and its inhabitants are known for their lust for life. Cologne's old town with its countless bars, restaurants and breweries is only 5 walking minutes away from the TRYP by Wyndham Hotel Koeln City Centre. Around the hotel, you will find many great shopping opportunities, e.g. at "Schildergasse" (Signpost Street), the most popular shopping boulevard in Europe. The Rhine Promenade is the ideal take-off spot for a boat trip across the Rhine river.

Discover the cultural city of Cologne

Many museums like the Museum for Applied Arts, the Chocolate Museum, the Olympia Museum or the Romano-Germanic Museum attract the international art scene. There is just so much to see and to do around the hotel: The famous Cologne Cathedral with the Treasure Chamber, the Philharmonie concert venue, the Opera House, Cologne Theatre, the zoo, Cologne Cable Car and the Sculpture Park are all within walking distance from the TRYP by Wyndham Koeln City Centre.

Ask us for more information! We have many tips to make your trip to Cologne an unforgettable one. Tel.: +49 (0) 221 16 4 90

 

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TRYP by Wyndham Hotel Koeln City Centre
Domstraße 10-16
50668 Köln
Germany

We present "our" Cologne!
Our hotel team has compiled an overview of their favourite sights and places in Cologne for you.
Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral is definitely a must-see during your stay in Cologne. Catch a first glimpse of the UNESCO World Heritage site upon your arrival at the TRYP by Wyndham Koeln City Centre Hotel. The Cathedral is only 700 m away from our hotel.
Rheinau Harbour

The harbour showcases a mix of old and new architectural styles. The 3 impressive crane buildings, yet another landmark, are a true eye-catcher. Many cafés and restaurants with view on the river Rhine invite to stop and relax for a bit.
NS Documentation
Centre

Over the years, the NS Documentation Centre has received several awards for its changing special exhibitions and for the permanent exhibition "Cologne during National Socialism" (Köln im Nationalsozialismus). In the basement, there is one of the best-preserved post-war jails, the "Gestapo prison" memorial.
Cologne Old Town

Just cross the Central Station square in order to get form our hotel to Cologne's beautiful old town. Like Cologne Cathedral and the Fragrance Museum, the "Old Market Square" (Alter Markt) in the historic town centre attracts locals and tourists alike. Numerous pleasant restaurants and bars frame the historic square.
Cologne Harbour Tour

Get to know selected harbours of Cologne. The first stops on the cruise are Rheinau Harbour, Deutz Harbour and Mülheim Harbour. The highlight of the tour is however an extended visit of Niehl Harbour, where you will pass by huge container ships, crane bridges and scraphandling facilities. During the tour, an experienced guide will tell you more about figures and facts, stories and history of the harbours.
artothek

The artothek has created a new way to experience art. It is a combination of a gallery and a library. For up to 10 weeks, everyone can borrow works of contemporary art and enjoy the pieces within their own four walls.
Schreckenskammer
Brewery

Get off the beaten track and discover the "Chamber of Horrors" (Schreckenskammer). Despite its name, the brewery produces a delicious Kölsch beer, which, after an old house recipe, is brewed without adding carbon dioxide. Try some German specialities along with the beer: potato pancakes, pork knuckles with sauerkraut and many more typical Cologne delicacies - best enjoyed at the beer garden in summer.
Deutz Rhine
Boulevard

The recently opened Rhine Boulevard in Cologne-Deutz is 500 m wide and offers a spectacular view on Cologne's old town and its landmark, Cologne Cathedral. Sit down on the open staircase to enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful view.
KoelnTriangle
Panorama

The View - the Fascination: Insiders already call it Cologne's most beautiful Cathedral view. The open visitors' platform KölnTriangle Panorama on the at a height of 100 m offers a breathtaking view on Cologne and its surroundings. The panorama is not only a feast for the eyes; it satisfies all senses. Feel the wind in your hair above the city's rooftops, listen to the dimmed sounds of the vibrant Rhine metropolis and let the atmosphere work its magic. Simply enjoy!
Puszta Hütte
Cologne

An insider's tip for all goulash lovers! Since 1948, the culinary delight has been prepared after a secret, original Hungarian recipe. Do not miss out on trying Cologne's best goulash.
Kolumba Museum

The Kolumba is one of the Cologne's oldest art museums. Alone the interior design is breathtaking and an absolute eye candy; not only for artists.
Glowing Rooms 3D
Indoor Minigolf

Mini golf like you have never played it before: at Glowing Rooms, you will hit your balls across a unique black-light landscape. From floors to walls, the whole interior is covered in colourful glowing paintings. The four game worlds, called Aquarium, Enchanted Forest, Spaceship and Cosmos, come to life with fantastic 3D effects when putting on special Chromadepth glasses.
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