Kölner Dom
The Gothic cathedral, a World Heritage Site, is Germany's most visited landmark. Climb the 533 steps of the south tower for views over the city.
Cologne, Germany
Cologne: airports, things to do and where to stay
Cologne, the largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia, is a 2,000-year-old city on the Rhine dominated by its towering Gothic cathedral. It is famous for its carnival, its museums and Kölsch beer.
Cologne airports
From the airport to central Cologne
Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer airport is about 15 km from central Cologne.
S-Bahn S19 / RE
From the station between the two terminals to Köln Hauptbahnhof in about 15-20 min. Some ICE trains also stop at the airport.
SB60
Express bus between the airport and Bonn Hauptbahnhof (about 30 min).
Taxi
Ranks outside both terminals. Central Cologne or Bonn is about 20-30 min away.
Cologne
Things to do in Cologne
Altstadt / Groß St. Martin
The old town by the Rhine, with colourful houses on the Fischmarkt, the Romanesque Great St. Martin church and Kölsch brewhouses.
Hohenzollernbrücke
Railway bridge over the Rhine covered in love locks, with the best view of the cathedral from the Deutz bank.
Schokoladenmuseum
Chocolate museum on the Rhine harbour, with a chocolate fountain and a small working factory.
Museum Ludwig
Next to the cathedral, one of Europe's major modern art museums, with a notable collection of pop art and Picasso.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Cologne?
Cologne is served by Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer (CGN).
How far is the airport from central Cologne?
Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer airport is about 15 km from central Cologne.
How do I get from the airport to central Cologne?
From Köln/Bonn Konrad Adenauer airport you can take S-Bahn S19 / RE (train), SB60 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Cologne?
Highlights of Cologne include Kölner Dom, Altstadt / Groß St. Martin, Hohenzollernbrücke, Schokoladenmuseum, and Museum Ludwig.
Photo credits
- Kölner Dom: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
- Altstadt / Groß St. Martin: Thomas Robbin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hohenzollernbrücke: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Schokoladenmuseum: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Museum Ludwig: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons