Hidden gems - Libraries in Köln, Germany not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Libraries in Köln

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Köln. This list contains 11 places from Library category.

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TARDIS Bücherschrank Landau

Public library

👍👍 Super Ort um Bücher zu tauschen! Liebevolles und bemerkenswertes Design der Tardis!😊👍🏼

5.00 (21 reviews) (~209.75 km from centre)

Stadtbibliothek Bruchköbel

Library

5.00 (20 reviews) (~162.22 km from centre)

Mediathek Ingelheim

Public library

👍👍 Sehr schönes Gebäude, super ausgestattet, freundliche Mitarbeiter*innen, große Auswahl an Medien, interessante Veranstaltungen. Alles super!

4.80 (53 reviews) (~132.28 km from centre)

Stadtbibliothek Rastatt

Library

4.70 (39 reviews) (~247.7 km from centre)

Stadtbücherei Hemer

Library

4.70 (20 reviews) (~75 km from centre)

Library of Paderborn

Public library

👍👍 It was my first time in the Paderborn city library. I'm completely thrilled. The books are up to date, many specialist books on a wide range of topics. Online platform is so beautifully maintained and practical. And the offers (plotters, 3D printers, etc.) fascinate me even more. We were there with...

4.60 (96 reviews) (~152 km from centre)

FrauenMediaTurm - Feministisches Archiv und Bibliothek

Library

👍👍 You pass this historic building when you look at the crane houses. Be sure to read the story about this - very interesting.

4.60 (49 reviews) (~1.71 km from centre)

City Library Weberbach Trier

Library

Literary heritage museum with rare books & manuscripts, including the earliest printed encyclopedia.

4.60 (42 reviews) (~133.89 km from centre)

Stadtbibliothek im MedienHaus

Library

👍 Bisher habe ich immer alles bekommen was ich gesucht habe, es wurde von einer anderen Aussenstelle bestellt oder teilweise sogar neu angeschafft. Das Personal ist immer freundlich und hat mich bisher immer gut beraten. Ob Bücher, Zeitschriften, DVD's, CD's, Hörbücher, Stadtpläne, Spiele, etc. für je...

4.50 (92 reviews) (~54.83 km from centre)

Hochschul- und Landesbibliothek RheinMain - Rheinstraße

Library

👍👍 Addendum: Thank you very much for the water dispenser and the changed opening times! I study in Frankfurt and like to use this library to study on days off from university. Especially in the current situation, this was a great way to get literature close to home. The rooms are very nice and, in con...

4.50 (57 reviews) (~131.58 km from centre)

Bibliothek Monheim am Rhein

Library

4.50 (31 reviews) (~17.09 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Libraries in Köln, Germany