Attractions Cologne

To supplement or change the sample itinerary for a school trip to Cologne,
take a look at the list of ideas that we have for you.

Altstadt Cologne
As the name suggests, Altstadt is the oldest district of Cologne. The medieval are is famous for its narrow streets, colourful houses and the numerous churches. Read more...

Beethoven-Haus, Bonn
Would you like your pupils to delve into the life of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven? Then pay a visit to his birthplace in the city of Bonn. Read more...

Cologne Sünner Keller Brewery
‘Kölsch’ is not only spoken as a dialect here but also drunk! How that happened, you’ll discover in the Sünner Keller. Brewery. This is the oldest working brewery in the city. Read more...

Düsseldorf
 Film Museum
Did you know that the German film industry has its roots largely in Düsseldorf? This film museum in the old city of Düsseldorf will take you back to the first days of German film. Read more...

Haus der Geschichte Bonn
This museum will tell you all about the history of Germany after the Second World War in an interesting way. Read more...

Kletterwald Bonn
Would you like to add some action and adrenaline to a cultural school trip to Cologne? Why not pay a visit then to the ‘climbing forest’ in Bonn. Read more...

Cologne Cathedral

Want to see the largest cathedral in Germany? You can hardly miss the Gothic Cathedral on a visit to Cologne. For a stunning view of the city, climb the 500 steps of the North and South Towers. Read more... 



Cologne Zoo

Cologne’s zoo is one of the most modern zoos in Germany. The complex has been around since 1860 and has just celebrated its 150th birthday. Read more...

Ludwig Museum Cologne

If you love modern art, then you can indulge yourself in the Ludwig Museum. You’ll see here works from Dali, Picasso, Chagall and Matisse amongst others. Perhaps the best of all is the collection of pop art. Read more...

NS-Dokumentationszentrum Cologne

During a visit to this document centre, you’ll learn a lot about National Socialism. The exhibition summarises everything about politics, society and social life in Cologne during the Nazi period. Read more...

Cologne Perfume Museum
Curious about where the name 'Eau de Cologne 4711' comes from? You’ll find the answer to this in the house of the inventor, the Farina- Haus on the Glockengasse 4711. Read more...

Rheinseilbahn Cologne

The 'Rheinseilbahn' is certainly worth a mention. It is in fact the only cable car over a river in Germany. The ride is fun to do and you’ll get a great view over Cologne too. Read more...

Rhine boat trip

In Cologne, you’ll find many riverboats, which will travel up and down the river giving you panoramic views of the city. Read more..

Shipping Museum Düsseldorf

This museum in Düsseldorf is completely dedicated to shipping. Especially about shipping on the Rhine is covered in detail. The historic ship models are also interesting to see. Read more...

Cologne Chocolate Museum
The chocolate museum is by far the tastiest Museum in Cologne. You will walk through 3000 years of the history of chocolate. So you can learn about the origin and production process. Read more...