Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in North Rhine-Westphalia January 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) ![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) --- - ![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. 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Free cancellation available £25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-old-town-highlights-walking-tour.a44635730.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4546537/5cf9dc32-b30e-49e7-a3df-96a9e41a021d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour 3h Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-sudstadt-guided-foodie-walking-tour.a4546537.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50004988/e9b3a523-2ce2-4ea7-a392-e955b5c7f784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour 1h Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wiesbadens-roman-baths-and-kaiser-spas-a-self-guided-tour.a50004988.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2824316/82196d17-1ed1-4bc4-ae10-d36e77059b0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne City Tour Experience cathedral city on the Rhine 2h 8/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-city-tour-experience-cathedral-city-on-the-rhine.a2824316.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5211066/9d2fd737-cb20-44ff-b241-4a8d9de4ca7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-old-town-historical-tour-in-german.a5211066.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Day Tour to Cologne from Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49646748/68809325-d403-470d-9ac4-2c311ea3ba9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Tour to Cologne from Amsterdam 11h 30m Free cancellation available £195 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-tour-to-cologne-from-amsterdam.a49646748.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![The Dark Side of the Dom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50122596/3285cfcf-79c9-4de1-b8b7-0bbefb98eb7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Dark Side of the Dom Tour 2h Free cancellation available £10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-dark-side-of-the-dom-tour.a50122596.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Chocolate tasting Tour per Rickschaw](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48341147/e3d4097f-349c-4c26-a393-06886264783d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Chocolate tasting Tour per Rickschaw 1h 30m Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-chocolate-tasting-tour-per-rickschaw.a48341147.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48116413/356faad0-634e-4f38-86c6-dea0aeceb23a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hoensbroek: Entry Ticket to Hoensbroek Castle Free cancellation available £13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hoensbroek-entry-ticket-to-hoensbroek-castle.a48116413.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 171 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50004988/e9b3a523-2ce2-4ea7-a392-e955b5c7f784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour 1h Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wiesbadens-roman-baths-and-kaiser-spas-a-self-guided-tour.a50004988.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Chocolate tasting Tour per Rickschaw](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48341147/e3d4097f-349c-4c26-a393-06886264783d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Chocolate tasting Tour per Rickschaw 1h 30m Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-chocolate-tasting-tour-per-rickschaw.a48341147.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Private Rickshaw Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635497/aae4bfaf-2f2a-4d6c-8f6e-0bf9a8521726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Private Rickshaw Tour 1h+ 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-private-rickshaw-tour.a44635497.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne Haunted Quest: The Witch Self-Guided 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![Self-guided Cologne city rally for families with KiddyTrip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50637992/de1eb132-3486-4b85-85ab-a1a7cc345fa8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-guided Cologne city rally for families with KiddyTrip 3h Free cancellation available £16 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-cologne-city-rally-for-families-with-kiddytrip.a50637992.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Self Guided Walking Tour of Cologne: City and Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49501473/cd6492e8-503f-4522-87ed-cc7d4f2ec0ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided Walking Tour of Cologne: City and Cathedral 1h 30m 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-cologne-city-and-cathedral.a49501473.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne Cathedral tour audio guide with mobile app](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50853709/11ed0238-c562-4487-85f6-f01e301d633e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne Cathedral tour audio guide with mobile app 1h 30m Free cancellation available £12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-cathedral-tour-audio-guide-with-mobile-app.a50853709.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Winter Champagne Tour by Rickshaw](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49705121/d23933af-1902-42be-ae08-8e816fe67faa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Winter Champagne Tour by Rickshaw 1h+ Free cancellation available £47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/winter-champagne-tour-by-rickshaw.a49705121.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Skip-the-Line Chocolate Museum & Old Town Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49750881/150ad264-9fd2-4be9-a8ed-9da580adc994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Skip-the-Line Chocolate Museum & Old Town Guided Tour 3h Free cancellation available £289 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-chocolate-museum-old-town-guided-tour.a49750881.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 48 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4546537/5cf9dc32-b30e-49e7-a3df-96a9e41a021d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour 3h Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-sudstadt-guided-foodie-walking-tour.a4546537.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Chocolate tasting Tour per Rickschaw](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48341147/e3d4097f-349c-4c26-a393-06886264783d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Chocolate tasting Tour per Rickschaw 1h 30m Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-chocolate-tasting-tour-per-rickschaw.a48341147.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Dusseldorf: Flingern Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47418510/44b6efd9-db36-4c32-a75d-654d52f94549.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dusseldorf: Flingern Food Tour 3h Free cancellation available £38 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/null.a47418510.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4557561/fabbfe2c-a70c-4954-86cc-0b29129c3722.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Brewery Tour with 3 Kölsch Beer Tastings 2h 8.8/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-brewery-tour-with-3-kolsch-beer-tastings.a4557561.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Düsseldorf: Chocolatier Workshop & Chocolate Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45732394/f7693c6c-bc72-43ae-a09f-5fadf079c310.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Düsseldorf: Chocolatier Workshop & Chocolate Tasting 2h Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-chocolatier-workshop-and-chocolate-tasting.a45732394.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204110/f52f737e-edf0-4171-a450-c09433e6c8ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour 1h 30m 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-1-5-hour-comedy-bus-tour.a5204110.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Düsseldorf: Sushi, Sake & Japanese Lifestyle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50100943/5d4dbae5-6332-46c9-b0f9-05960ee9a354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Düsseldorf: Sushi, Sake & Japanese Lifestyle Tour 2h Free cancellation available £28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-sushi-sake-japanese-lifestyle-tour.a50100943.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne-Nippes: Gourmet wine tasting with cheese platter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48128152/bd89ff72-4f99-4b8c-84c2-7de485adae4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne-Nippes: Gourmet wine tasting with cheese platter 4h Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/koln-nippes-gourmet-weinprobe-mit-kaseplatte.a48128152.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48005388/aa0d1b3c-d367-4f55-b0ed-b0f96eb109e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: IceBar Entry Ticket with Drinks 1h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available £23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-icebar-entry-ticket-with-drinks.a48005388.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 37 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![The Dark Side of the Dom Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50122596/3285cfcf-79c9-4de1-b8b7-0bbefb98eb7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Dark Side of the Dom Tour 2h Free cancellation available £10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-dark-side-of-the-dom-tour.a50122596.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Private Rickshaw Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635497/aae4bfaf-2f2a-4d6c-8f6e-0bf9a8521726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Private Rickshaw Tour 1h+ 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-private-rickshaw-tour.a44635497.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Public brewery tour in Cologne in English](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48524264/778af621-340c-468f-b8f9-c7e122bebfe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Public brewery tour in Cologne in English 2h Free cancellation available ~~£18~~£14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/public-brewery-tour-in-cologne-in-english.a48524264.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Guided tour with all senses in Melaten Cemetery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48593542/8fe2bc24-7bea-4272-8ecc-63d89a8e770d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided tour with all senses in Melaten Cemetery 2h Free cancellation available £15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-with-all-senses-in-melaten-cemetery.a48593542.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Guided E-Bike Panorama Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48296158/c57dc3d0-1962-43d7-a223-10c17a4a84bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Guided E-Bike Panorama Tour 3h 30m Free cancellation available £303 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-guided-e-bike-panorama-tour.a48296158.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![XXL tour (11km)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4049306/ec9429f1-1746-4788-96e6-1bc876c92f1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### XXL tour (11km) 2h £72 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/xxl-tour-11km.a4049306.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Dusseldorf: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47087827/b4f92bcf-474c-4af2-b86f-df29c0387a01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dusseldorf: City Walk Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone 3h Free cancellation available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-self-guided-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a47087827.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Night Pub Crawl Tour in Cologne - Shots and Party!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49783350/8e11b4b6-7be1-4e2f-82fd-73c7a3431046.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night Pub Crawl Tour in Cologne - Shots and Party! 4h Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/night-pub-crawl-tour-in-cologne-shots-and-party.a49783350.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47322696/2ff784b9-dc47-4f67-a669-5ea7babe3de4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Entertaining Brewery Tour: Feel Good Package including local beer 2h Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/entertaining-brewery-tour-feel-good-package-including-local-beer.a47322696.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Valkenburg: Cave Biking Underground Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48497107/6dd4fdc3-a0f4-4686-83e4-80e1b329c61b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Valkenburg: Cave Biking Underground Bike Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cavebiking-underground-bike-tour-valkenburg.a48497107.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5208304/599622e5-3f57-4b6c-a968-13e7706c7ca1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts 1d+ 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £8 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-kolncard-with-discounts.a5208304.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![DüsseldorfCard Plus 48 hours for groups and family](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49163392/aeed8a7c-527b-459e-8b8b-9514d6545d28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### DüsseldorfCard Plus 48 hours for groups and family 5h 20m Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-fan-card-48-hours-for-groups-and-families.a49163392.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Valkenburg: Thermae 2000 Spa Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44485194/e752d391-3bbf-4ee4-8f63-68a40a70b82f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Valkenburg: Thermae 2000 Spa Entry Ticket 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/valkenburg-thermae-2000-spa-entry-ticket.a44485194.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49263340/355b43d2-8ab8-483b-9556-a1dec7b23387.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets 30m Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/null.a49263340.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49807208/e01427db-7dd3-4142-afd7-e05904d09ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### SEA LIFE Oberhausen Admission Ticket 1h 30m Free cancellation available £19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-oberhausen-admission-ticket.a49807208.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46266831/b9b7e6e6-da3d-4633-838c-74268f283dcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Airbus Flightsimulator | Flying Experience | adults&children 30m+ Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/airbus-flightsimulator-flying-experience-adults-children.a46266831.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Night PubCrawl Tour in Dusseldorf - Shots and Party!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49334300/8cc01fc3-60ca-4a1b-86b3-538479f0fb7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night PubCrawl Tour in Dusseldorf - Shots and Party! 4h Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pubcrawl-dusseldorf.a49334300.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Virtual Reality Escape Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50785144/43f89dc7-1994-4a9a-b36f-196802cc2c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Virtual Reality Escape Game 1h Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/virtual-reality-escape-game.a50785144.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Horst: Mind Mystery Optical Illusion Experience Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49576967/07b8b72c-22a4-4e4b-8c6d-5a8337990e25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Horst: Mind Mystery Optical Illusion Experience Entry Ticket Free cancellation available £14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/horst-mind-mystery-optical-illusion-experience-entry-ticket.a49576967.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Aachen old town tour - GERMAN (public)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2860026/407b24b2-8054-47a2-825e-8f187fb7f87f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aachen old town tour - GERMAN (public) 1h 30m 8/10 1 review £10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aachen-old-town-tour-public.a2860026.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ## 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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) ![Cologne_RheinEnergieStadion_507985_04](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507985/b55b9b66-2c4e-431c-8b65-2d49b5607e78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/RheinEnergieStadion-Lindenthal.d507985.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 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 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. [](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 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. [](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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