North Rhine-Westphalia Local Expert: Find Things To Do in North Rhine-Westphalia

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

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Cologne & Limburg Full-Day Tour

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Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

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Cologne: Private Rickshaw Tour

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Cologne: MOULIN ROUGE ! THE MUSICAL

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Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket

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What to do in North Rhine-Westphalia

Popular places to visit

Cologne Cathedral

4.5/5(229 reviews)

Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

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.

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.

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.

Veltins-Arena

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

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.

Areas of North Rhine-Westphalia

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.

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.

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.

Düsseldorf Old Town

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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

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 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.

Dortmund City Centre

4/5(22 area reviews)

Dortmund City Centre is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Hansaplatz and Dortmund Christmas Market are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kampstrasse U-Bahn or Reinoldikirche U-Bahn to get around.