Merkenich Travel Guide
Cologne
Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops.
Chocolate Museum
Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world.
Cologne Zoo
This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.
Old Market
The city’s former marketplace is now a lively spot known for its café culture and carnivals.
Things to do
Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket
Cologne: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour
The Legendary Kölsch Brewery Tour
Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine
Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings
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Other neighbourhoods around Merkenich
Chorweiler
The parks and theme parks are just a few things visitors like about Chorweiler. Aqualand Leisure Pool at Fuhlinger Lake and Fühlinger Lake are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Cologne Blumenberg S-Bahn or Cologne-Chorweiler Nord S-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Ossendorf
When in Ossendorf and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like MMC Studios or Kranhauser im Rheinauhafen and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Margaretastrasse U-Bahn or Rektor-Klein-Strasse U-Bahn.
Nippes
Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne and Cologne Cable Car are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Mülheim
Mülheim is a destination travellers like for its museums, and you might hop aboard the metro at Am Emberg U-Bahn or Im Weidenbruch U-Bahn to explore sights like Palladium.
Ehrenfeld
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Ehrenfeld. Top attractions like MMC Studios and Motoki Living Room are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Koernerstrasse U-Bahn or Venloer Strasse Guertel U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Neustadt-Nord
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Nord. Top attractions like Friesenplatz and Schauspiel Koln are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Christophstrasse - Mediapark U-Bahn or Ebertplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.