18 Attractions to Visit
Gondolas and Gothic Vibes in Cologne
Starts from
Düsseldorf
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Attractions
18
Duration
12 Hours
Length
63 km
Guide details
Starts from
Düsseldorf
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
12 Hours
Length
63 km
Price
Created By:
Alexis James
Travel Expert
Highlights
- Enjoy a morning pretzel from local bakery.
- Take in the 2,000-year-old Gothic Cathedral.
- Photograph the epic views from Cologne's cable car.
- Add a love padlock to the Hohenzollern Bridge.
This 2,000-year-old city exudes high Gothic vibes, and nowhere does this stand out more than at the amazing Cologne Cathedral. After admiring this man-made beauty, take in the natural wonders at the botanical garden. It's where you'll find the only palm trees in Germany.
In the afternoon, feast on the regional specialities and schnitzel, add your love padlock to the Hohenzollern Bridge, and then see the rest of the city from on high via the Cologne gondola cable car. Then indulge in a sweet treat from the much-loved ice cream store before heading back.
In the afternoon, feast on the regional specialities and schnitzel, add your love padlock to the Hohenzollern Bridge, and then see the rest of the city from on high via the Cologne gondola cable car. Then indulge in a sweet treat from the much-loved ice cream store before heading back.
This 2,000-year-old city exudes high Gothic vibes, and nowhere does this stand out more than at the amazing Cologne Cathedral. After admiring this man-made beauty, take in the natural wonders at the botanical garden. It's where you'll find the only palm trees in Germany.
In the afternoon, feast on the regional specialities and schnitzel, add your love padlock to the Hohenzollern Bridge, and then see the rest of the city from on high via the Cologne gondola cable car. Then indulge in a sweet treat from the much-loved ice cream store before heading back.
In the afternoon, feast on the regional specialities and schnitzel, add your love padlock to the Hohenzollern Bridge, and then see the rest of the city from on high via the Cologne gondola cable car. Then indulge in a sweet treat from the much-loved ice cream store before heading back.
Alexis James
Travel Expert
- Enjoy a morning pretzel from local bakery.
- Take in the 2,000-year-old Gothic Cathedral.
- Photograph the epic views from Cologne's cable car.
- Add a love padlock to the Hohenzollern Bridge.
18 Attractions to Visit
Day 1
63 km5 km3 km
Pretzels, Gondolas, and Gothic Vibes
It is an easy day trip with plenty of time to see its top attractions along with its lesser-known gems. You get to Cologne early enough to enjoy a freshly baked morning pretzel from the local bakery, before soaking in the Gothic ambience of the city's cathedral.
In the afternoon, take in some hearty local fare at a brewery, leave a love padlock on Hohenzollern Bridge, and see the city from its best angle before heading back with a sweet treat in tow.
In the afternoon, take in some hearty local fare at a brewery, leave a love padlock on Hohenzollern Bridge, and see the city from its best angle before heading back with a sweet treat in tow.
Day Itinerary
09:0015 min
Bauer Bossmann
Farm
Open Details
In the summer months, stop off at this local farm near Langenfeld to spend some time picking the freshest local strawberries. It'll make the perfect snack throughout the day!
28.9 km40 min
10:005 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
This car park is well-located within walking distance of the Cathedral and your lunch stop, meaning you can leave your car here all morning and find your way on foot.