Riehl Travel Guide
Cologne
Popular places to visit
Cologne Zoo
Visit Germany's largest collection of animals in one of the country's oldest zoological gardens.
Cologne Cable Car
Fly over the mighty Rhine River and observe the city skyline as you ride across the Rheinpark treetops and see the Botanical Garden from this scenic gondola lift.
Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne
More than 10,000 species of plants line the paths that lead to a 19th-century mansion and events venue in the oldest and most iconic park in Cologne.
Cologne Cathedral
Admire the stunning Gothic architecture and golden sarcophagus of the three wise men in this magnificent cathedral.
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.
RheinEnergieStadion
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.
Top hotels in Riehl
Maritim Hotel Köln
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Dorint An der Messe Köln
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025
Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Novotel Köln City
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
Hilton Cologne
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riehl
Nippes
Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Cologne Cable Car and Cologne Zoo are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.
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.
Deutz
Museums, shopping and river views highlight some notable features of Deutz. Make a stop by Cologne Triangle or LANXESS Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn or Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn to get around town.
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.
Kalk
Kalk is well liked for its bars and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around.
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.
- Cologne Zoo
- Cologne Cable Car
- Cologne Cathedral
- LANXESS Arena
- Mitsubishi Electric Hall
- Classic Remise Duesseldorf
- RheinEnergieStadion
- Chocolate Museum
- Claudius Therme
- Old Market
- Aqualand Leisure Pool at Fuhlinger Lake
- Hay Market
- Beethoven House
- Cologne-Weidenpesch Racecourse
- Bergisches Land Nature Park
- Friesenplatz