Rhine-Romantic Route
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Where to stay in Rhine-Romantic Route
Innenstadt
Central to Cologne, Innenstadt boasts historic old town charm, Gründerzeit era new town, and Deutz quarter. Explore landmarks like Cologne Cathedral, romanesque churches, and KölnTurm, while enjoying easy access to train stations and the Cologne Ring.
Old Town Cologne
Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Hohe Strasse and Cologne City Museum are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Stadtmitte
Travelers 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.
Düsseldorf Old Town
Shopping, restaurants, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Rathaus are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.
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.
Deutz
Part of central Cologne, Deutz serves as a business center and transportation hub, boasting the Köln Messe/Deutz station. Enjoy picturesque views of the old town from the river embankment and explore nearby Rheinpark.
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Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Cologne when you stop by Cologne Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.
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.
Messe Düsseldorf
Learn about the events happening at Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Konigsallee
During your trip to Düsseldorf, you can do some window-shopping at Konigsallee. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Chocolate Museum
You can study the exhibits at Chocolate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Deutsches Eck
Find out about the history of Koblenz when you take a trip to Deutsches Eck. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.