10 TOP Things to Do in North Rhine-Westphalia July 2026

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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

£14

per adult

Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

£21

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket

£8

per adult

Public brewhouse tour in English

£17

per adult

Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

£4

per adult

Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

£17

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

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Cologne Cathedral

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Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

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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.

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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 Cologne City Museum, 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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Old Town Cologne

Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse 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.

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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.

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Deutz

Museums, shopping and river views highlight some notable features of Deutz. Make a stop by LANXESS Arena or Tanzbrunnen Köln while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn or Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn to get around town.

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