Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in North Rhine-Westphalia March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in North Rhine-Westphalia ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit North Rhine-Westphalia Types of activities Where to stay [North Rhine-Westphalia travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Rhine-Westphalia.dx180571) ![Dortmund](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1066/b4968a2e-b489-4f43-9fe7-1c571d3355e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hohenzollern Bridge showing a river or creek, heritage architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073495/28b61e34-330e-49f1-acb1-535ab3f39e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cologne Triangle Panorama featuring boating, a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192963/03e98ec6-eab9-46d3-b6a3-162b4e0278b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bonn showing night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532510850/a2740c2b-ca9d-499f-8a54-bc866a9cc979.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162938/0a1976d9-1680-40cc-bc05-e7b4797c2268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in North Rhine-Westphalia --- ### Popular places to visit ![Rollercoaster Pahntasialand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073505/758fab8d-fc6a-4cf0-a6f5-6f5cd8e52323.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Phantasialand 4.5/5(19 reviews) Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phantasialand-Cologne.d6073505.Attraction) ![Cologne Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073475/9f33fca1-cadc-4e74-a220-f367b3aa02b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cologne Cathedral 4.5/5(229 reviews) Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Cathedral-Innenstadt.d6073475.Attraction) ![GHA977 Lanxess Arena of Cologne, Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107352/484b97b9-4c4f-40ef-b759-3ebf51fe948c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LANXESS Arena 4.5/5(21 reviews) Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/LANXESS-Arena-Innenstadt.d6107352.Attraction) ![Skyline cityscape of Dusseldorf, Germany. Aerial autumn view of Stockum commercial area. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204860/d302162d-63a1-409e-b12e-d1679def926d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Messe Düsseldorf 4.5/5(65 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Messe-Dusseldorf-Stockum.d6204860.Attraction) ![Germany Super Cup Final FCB vs BvB. From the yellow wall. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1066/fb0d955f-9f63-43f3-86cb-6ca94e3e0c7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Signal Iduna Park 4.5/5(18 reviews) Catch an event at Signal Iduna Park during your trip to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Signal-Iduna-Park-Innenstadt-West.d6107358.Attraction) ![subway station Westfalenhallen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107360/ba139ab6-96c6-4b8f-8194-58aeb8f73c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Westfalenhallen 4.5/5(10 reviews) Catch an event at Westfalenhallen during your trip to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Westfalenhallen-Innenstadt-West.d6107360.Attraction) ![Movie Park Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107338/ae5cec73-55a9-4562-a761-9c2176d53ee9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Movie Park Germany 4/5(3 reviews) Bring your family to Movie Park Germany and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Feldhausen. You can attend a football match while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Movie-Park-Germany-Bottrop.d6107338.Attraction) ![City-panorama of Cologne at dusk, Rhine, Hohenzollern Bridge, cathedral, the Musical Dome, Colonius TV tower, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123379/087742c2-3013-4191-84ab-2e1471c3528c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Musical Dome 4/5(5 reviews) Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Musical-Dome-Cologne.d6123379.Attraction) ![Konigsallee which includes a city, a river or creek and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171095/52964040-c08c-4af5-95fd-a5f913c7cf11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Konigsallee 4/5(47 reviews) Browse the luxury brands on display beside the picturesque canal and elegant bridges on one of Germany’s busiest upscale commercial avenues. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Konigsallee-Stadtmitte.d6171095.Attraction) ### Explore areas of North Rhine-Westphalia ![Duesseldorf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171095/649a2735-c819-458e-8ce4-bfda72a3c7ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stadtmitte 4/5(115 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Stadtmitte.dx6053547) ![Rheinau Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196708/c4a583ec-22a6-4291-b50f-e9673f27a856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Innenstadt.dx6284020) ![Kolumba-Diocesan Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272974/8547f9f9-cfd2-4b73-be27-0643417c8119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Cologne Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Old-Town-Cologne.dx6264313) ![Cologne Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073475/9f33fca1-cadc-4e74-a220-f367b3aa02b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Altstadt-Nord 4.5/5(293 area reviews) Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Cologne City Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Altstadt-Nord.dx6264312) ![Düsseldorf Old Town featuring a city and a river or creek as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173780/b4b087f5-65c3-4100-9266-69cae7df8609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Düsseldorf Old Town 4.5/5(27 area reviews) Try the Old Beer at one of the many pubs, stroll along the riverside and visit the range of museums in Duesseldorf’s historic nucleus. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Dusseldorf-Old-Town.dx504285) ![Rheinboulevard showing a sunset, a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635726069890/63094c44-38b7-4e68-ab8e-495382756c24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Deutz 3.5/5(32 area reviews) Museums, shopping and river views highlight some notable features of Deutz. Make a stop by Cologne Triangle or LANXESS Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn or Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Deutz.dx6003667) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from North Rhine-Westphalia ![Hohenzollern Bridge which includes a bridge, a church or cathedral and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073495/72c60aeb-4499-4d47-90b3-b38f85a0ca48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cologne ![Dortmund](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1066/b4968a2e-b489-4f43-9fe7-1c571d3355e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dortmund ![Enschede, The Netherlands, August 9, 2023: lots of greenery on central Koningsplein square with inthe background the hospital](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1148/5a12d3f7-b34c-41c4-8f4a-9077ae9d4429.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Enschede ![Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History showing modern architecture and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6303098/749a364e-e341-423a-a31a-1dbc911f5ec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Münster ![Paderborn showing street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2730/1479f568-9277-4a67-b9ca-98130a12bfe1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Paderborn ![view on the historic center of the city of siegen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3138/fbd6a77c-be4a-473a-a013-0fc875ee904d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Siegen ![Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4314/9e134818-88e1-458a-bb4c-e930cfae74a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Solingen ![Wuppertal featuring street scenes, a city and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4409/3cc02d92-e385-40a6-9380-06dacfa13e13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wuppertal ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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