10 TOP Things to Do in North Rhine-Westphalia (2026 Activity Guide)

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Cologne: Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

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What to do in North Rhine-Westphalia

Popular places to visit

Cologne Cathedral

4.5/5(229 reviews)

Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Areas of North Rhine-Westphalia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aachen Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Aachen-Mitte

Aachen-Mitte is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aachen Cathedral and Aachen Town Hall.

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