What to do in Ruhr

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Rombergpark Botanical Garden

Ruhr Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Ruhr has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Ruhr, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Ruhr with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Ruhr

Ruhr is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Ruhr, and make it a breeze to explore Ruhr and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ruhr to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Ruhr, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Ruhr.

Ruhr attractions

Ruhr has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Ruhr to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ruhr.

Looking for things to do in Ruhr can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Ruhr or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ruhr attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Recommended things to do in Ruhr

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Things to do from
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Cheapest thing to do
Essen: Segway Tour Along the Baldeneysee
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

Popular places to visit

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Kolumba-Diocesan Museum

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.

Old Town Cologne
Duesseldorf

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.

Stadtmitte
Rheinau Harbour

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.

Innenstadt
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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.

Düsseldorf Old Town
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Dortmund City Centre

4/5(22 area reviews)

At the center of the largest city in the Ruhr Valley, this inner spot developed a reputation for beer, steel and one of the world’s most iconic soccer clubs.

Dortmund City Centre
Cologne Cathedral

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 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.

Altstadt-Nord

Day trip destinations from Ruhr