Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in North Rhine-Westphalia December 2025 | 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221253-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Rhine-Westphalia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/503000/503660-innenstadt-cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Rhine-Westphalia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/503000/503751-north-rhine-westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bonn showing night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221181-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221240-North-Rhine-Westphalia.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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Aachen Tour from Brussels 12h Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-and-aachen-tour-from-brussels.a51005248.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 8.6/10 89 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £39 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: Winter Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Rhine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48512500/d19b168a-a8fe-4957-a722-31ba5482fbb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Winter Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Rhine 2h 7.8/10 37 GetYourGuide reviews £23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-winter-afternoon-boat-cruise-on-the-rhine.a48512500.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: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4790099/dd64d51a-18d5-4010-b771-00d5ae11f23b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour 2h 9.2/10 65 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation 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[](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) ![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 £11 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: The Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour in German](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5211066/9d2fd737-cb20-44ff-b241-4a8d9de4ca7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: The Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour in German 1h 30m 9.4/10 104 GetYourGuide reviews 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) ### Private & custom tours [See all 166 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: 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 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £37 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) ![Self Guided Walking Tour of Cologne: City and Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49501473/200b8324-4873-4d69-942f-ed8591a94ad3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided Walking Tour of Cologne: City and Cathedral 1h 30m 9.4/10 3 Viator reviews 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: 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 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available £6 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-ghost-hunt-haunted-city-centre-exploration-game.a985576.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Düsseldorf: Guided Tour with a Night Watchman](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5290373/0898b30d-84f3-4ef4-87f7-5aa810edd453.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Düsseldorf: Guided Tour with a Night Watchman 1h 30m 8.6/10 52 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-guided-tour-with-a-night-watchman.a5290373.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47249661/c7b02893-199f-4a53-a253-e056509188a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone 3h 10/10 1 Viator review 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/cologne-self-guided-city-walking-tour-with-audio-guide.a47249661.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Private walking tour of Cologne's old town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3627464/0468dd2a-0e59-4b75-a9f4-64550e2eb07f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private walking tour of Cologne's old town 1h 30m 9.8/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-of-colognes-old-town.a3627464.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne Walking tour with a visit to world famous Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1205402/49a76d7c-5de3-4548-bc67-d529930fb4ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne Walking tour with a visit to world famous Cathedral 3h 10/10 5 Viator reviews £324 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-walking-tour-with-a-visit-to-world-famous-cathedral.a1205402.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4844251/9affdf98-0e6e-46d3-828b-ed20028d0029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music 1h 30m 8.8/10 161 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-winter-cruise-with-live-music-and-mulled-wine.a4844251.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Winter Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Rhine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48512500/d19b168a-a8fe-4957-a722-31ba5482fbb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Winter Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Rhine 2h 7.8/10 37 GetYourGuide reviews £23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-winter-afternoon-boat-cruise-on-the-rhine.a48512500.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Rhine River Christmas Afternoon Cruise in Cologne](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49266581/57bd800e-dc49-4729-9917-de58ca10fa06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rhine River Christmas Afternoon Cruise in Cologne 2h 8.4/10 38 Viator reviews £23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rhine-river-christmas-afternoon-cruise-in-cologne.a49266581.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Düsseldorf: Winter Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Rhine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48802364/ea8c491a-52ff-4af5-ad3f-a868587bd573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Düsseldorf: Winter Afternoon Boat Cruise on the Rhine 2h 7.2/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-winter-afternoon-boat-cruise-on-the-rhine.a48802364.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne Christmas Lights guided bike tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1132473/87593731-2eb5-47b0-ad2a-43ee9e474c59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne Christmas Lights guided bike tour 3h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-christmas-lights-guided-bike-tour.a1132473.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Executioner's Tour of Cologne in German](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4526150/14e1d4de-0e59-4754-a094-07705e476498.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Executioner's Tour of Cologne in German 1h 30m 9.6/10 29 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/executioners-tour-of-cologne-in-german.a4526150.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) ![Düsseldorf Christmas Market Tour With A Professional Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3513473/8d943b3d-3ffb-48b3-95ed-96da5a7f1f58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Düsseldorf Christmas Market Tour With A Professional Guide 1h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £215 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dusseldorf-christmas-market-tour.a3513473.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Bonn: Private Christmas Market Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47932573/dce0c1fb-0c0f-46c1-a916-7f6945d3dea4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bonn: Private Christmas Market Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £193 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bonn-private-christmas-market-tour.a47932573.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![From Amsterdam: Cologne in Germany Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48769827/4274e9d9-a651-49af-b149-9baa01114578.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Amsterdam: Cologne in Germany Day Tour 11h 4/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £148 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-amsterdam-cologne-christmas-market-day-tour.a48769827.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+ 8.4/10 146 GetYourGuide reviews 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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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 £87 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) ![Oberhausen: HOUSE OF MAGIC - powered by Ehrlich Brothers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48499366/46f6cc16-bfcf-4e88-9caf-551b033ef6e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Oberhausen: HOUSE OF MAGIC - powered by Ehrlich Brothers Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oberhausen-house-of-magic-powered-by-ehrlich-brothers.a48499366.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 8.4/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £42 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) ![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) ![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 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review 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 10/10 4 Viator reviews £11 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) ### Shopping & fashion [See all 6 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bonn-private-christmas-market-tour.a47932573.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![From Amsterdam: Cologne in Germany Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48769827/4274e9d9-a651-49af-b149-9baa01114578.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Amsterdam: Cologne in Germany Day Tour 11h 4/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £148 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-amsterdam-cologne-christmas-market-day-tour.a48769827.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Roermond Designer Outlet Day Trip Incl. 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Extra Discount Voucher 10h Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/roermond-designer-outlet-day-trip-incl-extra-discount-voucher.a49713731.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Cologne: Private Christmas Market Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48308486/591991f5-2782-4be2-9f78-2bbf37226d6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cologne: Private Christmas Market Tour 2h Free cancellation available £222 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cologne-private-christmas-market-tour.a48308486.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ![Designer Outlet Roermond Private Day Tour From Amsterdam](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49279223/f746d543-e79e-4152-bd8a-17697be1be23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Designer Outlet Roermond Private Day Tour From Amsterdam 8h Free cancellation available £729 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/designer-outlet-roermond-private-day-tour.a49279223.activity-details?&rid=180571&location=North+Rhine-Westphalia&swp=off) ## What to do in North Rhine-Westphalia --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cologne Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221344-Cologne.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-Old-Town-Cologne.d6073475.Attraction) ![Messe Düsseldorf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/273820982b8bc6651d4bc4825532ec8d.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) ![LANXESS Arena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/50fec6b054009c13624f7c143487cb19.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) ![Signal Iduna Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/90a6f6ef3d6713a66bbe30d7344af658.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) ![Konigsallee which includes a city, a river or creek and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/222000/222529-K-Nigsallee.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) ![Chocolate Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221339-Cologne.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chocolate Museum 4.5/5(108 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chocolate-Museum-Old-Town-Cologne.d6073489.Attraction) ![RheinEnergieStadion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6b437418125061a15f549f8791b682bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### RheinEnergieStadion 4.5/5(31 reviews) 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) #### 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) #### Starlight Express Theater 4.5/5(3 reviews) Enjoy a performance at Starlight Express Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Ruhrstadion. Experience the area's theatre scene and museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Starlight-Express-Theater-Bochum-Mitte.d6303364.Attraction) ### Explore areas of North Rhine-Westphalia ![Duesseldorf](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221397-Dusseldorf.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 Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dusseldorf-Stadtmitte.dx6053547) ![Kolumba-Diocesan Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/222000/222325-Kolumba-Diocesan-Museum.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) ![Rheinau Harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221909-Rheinau-Harbour.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) ![Cologne Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221344-Cologne.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) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/503000/503723-stadtbezirke-01.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) ![Aachen Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99791-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aachen-Mitte Aachen-Mitte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aachen Cathedral and Katschhof. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aachen-Aachen-Mitte.dx553248633975640263) --- 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221197-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cologne ![Dortmund](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/221000/221253-North-Rhine-Westphalia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dortmund ![Enschede](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1a535d00ed3c58312011b4f42b98d9e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Enschede ![Muenster showing outdoor eating and heritage elements as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/262000/262125-Ruhr-Region.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Münster ![Paderborn showing street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/262000/262062-Paderborn.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Paderborn ![Siegen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b24dd81e3187740f633a26e93ea545a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Siegen ![Solingen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f14600670a84ef656ce1a3d0ed858b89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Solingen ![Wuppertal](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32335-Wuppertal.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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