With so much to see and do in Cologne, it can be tricky to know where to begin. That’s why I’ve put together my free Cologne tourist map! It’s easy to download to your phone and ensures you won’t miss any of the city’s must-see sights and attractions during your visit.
There’s so much more to Cologne than just its famous cathedral! If you love historic architecture, you need to check out the 12 stunning Romanesque churches dotted around the city. But if churches aren’t your thing, don’t worry—Cologne is packed with beautiful parks, fascinating museums, and top tourist attractions to keep you busy. Find them all on my Cologne tourist map below!
FREE Cologne tourist map: Your ULTIMATE guide to the city
What you need to know
- Is Cologne worth visiting for tourists? Definitely! Cologne is full of history and has lots of great outdoor spaces.
- What is the most visited place in Cologne? The most visited place in Cologne is undoubtedly the Cologne Cathedral.
- How many days in Cologne is enough? I think you could get to know Cologne quite well over a long weekend. I stayed for a week when I visited and found plenty to do!
What’s included?
In my tourist map of Cologne Germany, I’ve included over 50 of the city’s most must-visit destinations! They’re split into different categories depending on what you want to see
- Historical Sites – Cologne is packed with historical sites, many of which are situated in its Old Town. While the Cologne Cathedral steals the spotlight, there’s so much more to discover! From ancient city gates to stunning town halls and picture-perfect pastel buildings, exploring Cologne’s rich history is a must.
- General Tourist Attractions – Cologne is packed with amazing tourist attractions, so there’s plenty to keep you busy! My top pick has to be the Kölner Seilbahn where you can travel across the Rhine in cable cars! You could also explore Cologne Zoo, home to over 10,000 animals, or leave your own padlock on the famous Love Lock Bridge (Hohenzollern Bridge)!
- Parks – Cologne has some fantastic parks in and around the city centre. Rheinpark, set along the Rhine, is perfect for relaxing by the water and watching the world go by. But my personal favourite? Stadtpark—with its beautiful green spaces and a gorgeous farmers’ market!
- Museums / Art galleries – One of Cologne’s most famous museums has to be the Lindt Chocolate Museum—and yes, there are free samples! But if chocolate isn’t your thing, don’t worry. Whether you’re into cars, sports, art, or want to dive into Cologne’s history, there’s a museum for you!
- The Twelve Romanesque Churches – One of Cologne’s most distinctive features is its 12 Romanesque churches, arranged in a semicircle around the city centre and dating back to the year 1000. They’re a huge part of the city’s cultural heritage, and if you have time, visiting as many as possible is well worth it.
Cologne Tourist Map
How to use this map: Click on the markers for more information about each destination. To save this map to your Google Maps, click the star in the top left corner.
How to use it
My Cologne tourist map is super simple to use and save to your phone! Here are some tips:
- Click on each of the map markers to open more information about that spot
- You can expand the map legend in the top left corner to see all the individual locations and groups. You can also select and deselect certain groups if you’re not interested in them.
Saving the map to your phone
If you want to save it to your phone just tap the star icon next to ‘Cologne Tourist Map’ at the top of the map. This will save it to your Google Maps.
To open it on your phone just open your Google Maps app and tap ‘You’ at the bottom of the screen. Then select ‘Maps’ and a list of your saved maps will come up.
Looking for more?
Travelling to Cologne and looking for more things to do? Check out all my guides below!
Itineraries
Things to do
Visiting Drachenburg Castle from Cologne
All the best day trips from Cologne
Amazing things to do in Cologne with kids
Seasonal
The ultimate guide to Cologne Carnival
All you need to know about Cologne Pride
Summary
I found Cologne to be such an interesting city to visit. It has so many unique features, from its cathedral, to the cable car across the Rhine, there’s something to keep everyone entertained here!
