Riehl Travel Guide
Cologne
Popular places to visit
Cologne Zoo
This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.
Cologne Cable Car
Fly over the mighty Rhine River and observe the city skyline as you ride across the Rheinpark treetops and see the Botanical Garden from this scenic gondola lift.
Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne
More than 10,000 species of plants line the paths that lead to a 19th-century mansion and events venue in the oldest and most iconic park in Cologne.
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cologne: Guided Highlights Tour with a Local
Cologne: Melaten Cemetery Life, Love and Death Tour
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Top hotels in Riehl
Maritim Hotel Köln
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Novotel Köln City
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Hilton Cologne
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riehl
Nippes
Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Cologne Cable Car and Cologne Zoo are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.
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 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.
Deutz
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.
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.
Kalk
Kalk is well liked for its bars and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around.
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.
- Cologne Zoo
- Cologne Cable Car
- Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne
- Phantasialand
- Cologne Cathedral
- LANXESS Arena
- Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
- Mitsubishi Electric Hall
- RheinEnergieStadion
- Chocolate Museum
- Claudius Therme
- Old Market
- Classic Remise Duesseldorf
- Aqualand Leisure Pool at Fuhlinger Lake
- Neumarkt
- Bergisches Land Nature Park
- Friesenplatz
- University of Cologne