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

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Things to do

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

S$35

per adult

76% of travellers recommend

Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

S$36

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

S$30

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

S$13

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

S$6

per adult

Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

S$24

per adult

Picture 1 for Activity Münster: Private Guided Rickshaw City Tour

Münster-Highlights-Tour with Rickshaw-Guide

S$33

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Cologne: Rhine Cruise Between Cathedral and Rodenkirchen

Cologne: 1-hour Rhine Cruise in Cologne

S$28

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket

S$13

per adult

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Cologne Cathedral

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

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Where to stay in North Rhine-Westphalia

Find the best North Rhine-Westphalia areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Stadtmitte

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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Düsseldorf Old Town

Shopping, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Duesseldorf City Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.

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