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Why people love visiting historic Cologne
Come and experience Cologne and its cathedral, museums and history. This romantic city is known for its shopping, cafes and monuments. Take in top local attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Phantasialand. If you need more space to accommodate a family vacation or friends trip, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around Cologne
Are you searching for attractions to visit in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Cologne a fun place to get away. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Phantasialand (10.2 mi / 16.4 km)
- Claudius Therme (1.4 mi / 2.2 km)
- Cologne Zoo (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- MMC Studios (4.1 mi / 6.6 km)
- Aqualand Leisure Pool at Fuhlinger Lake (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
- Mediterana (8.2 mi / 13.2 km)
Exploring the natural features in Cologne
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to appreciate the scenery, Cologne is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Fühlinger Lake (5.8 mi / 9.4 km)
- Nature Reserve Wahner Heide (9.5 mi / 15.3 km)
- Rheinsteig (15.7 mi / 25.3 km)
- Freizeitpark Rheinaue (17.9 mi / 28.8 km)
- Bergisches Land Nature Park (19.5 mi / 31.4 km)
Traveling to and around Cologne
The nearest airport is in Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN), located 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could book a flight to Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Cologne (QKL-Cologne Central Train Station), Cologne Central Station and Köln Dom/Central Station (tief) are the main stations that serve the city. It's easy to get around Cologne by catching a ride on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn, Neumarkt U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn.