Things to do in North Rhine-Westphalia
Most popular experiences in North Rhine-Westphalia
History & culture
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Private & custom tours
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Adventure & outdoor
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Wildlife & nature
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Attractions
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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.
Signal Iduna Park
Catch an event at Signal Iduna Park during your trip to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Messe Düsseldorf
Learn about the events happening in Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Veltins-Arena
Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.
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.
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.
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.
Konigsallee
Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues.
Rhine Promenade
Visit this pedestrianized boulevard to relax in riverfront cafes, take a cruise along the River Rhine, and celebrate Japanese culture in Germany.
Areas of North Rhine-Westphalia
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.
Stadtmitte
Travellers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like German Opera at River Rhein.
Innenstadt
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Düsseldorf Old Town
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like K20 K21 Art Collection and North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.
Dortmund City Centre
Dortmund City Centre is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Hansaplatz and Dortmund Christmas Market are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kampstrasse U-Bahn or Reinoldikirche U-Bahn to get around.
Altstadt-Nord
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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