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

Hidden gems: Things to dos 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 113 places from Things to do category.

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DOKK - Dokumentationsstätte Kalter Krieg

Museum

👍👍 The civil defense facility in Cologne-Kalk was intended to protect 2,366 Cologne residents for up to 14 days after a nuclear attack. Today it is a documentation site and can be visited. A guided tour is free. However, something should always be donated for the very detailed (voluntary) 90-minute gui...

5.00 (33 reviews) (~2.7 km from centre)

Müllseum

Museum

👍👍 A real interesting museum. The staff is really kind and shows you around (if you want to). I definitely recommend, especially since this organisation does generally an excellent job

5.00 (20 reviews) (~2.3 km from centre)

Das Wachsende Loft - local handmade & secondhand store

Used clothing store

👍👍 Lovingly furnished concept store hidden in an inner courtyard in Cologne's Südstadt. Perfect for anyone who wants to shop more consciously and support small, local hand-painted labels. Second-hand clothing has recently been introduced, which rounds off the concept!

5.00 (17 reviews) (~1.76 km from centre)

Trimetall Goldschmied

Goldsmith

5.00 (14 reviews) (~0.86 km from centre)

Industriedenkmal Krananlage

Tourist attraction

👍👍 It's very nice that these old cranes have been preserved/restored. I think it's very beautiful, this interaction on the Rhine promenade between modernity and the past. The modern crane houses and then the old cranes make for a really interesting promenade sight. Here you can very well go for a wa...

5.00 (6 reviews) (~2.08 km from centre)

China Lights Kölner Zoo

Zoo

👍👍 What a beautiful dream world We were very excited and are really looking forward to the next China Lights at Cologne Zoo

5.00 (6 reviews) (~2.41 km from centre)

Brunnen

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Not just from this place! Wells are generally important and great!!! Every garden used to have fountains!! Village fountain!! And the pressure goes away everywhere!! And you can take care of the beautiful nature!! Animals!!!!! People!!!!

5.00 (5 reviews) (~0.23 km from centre)

Wetterpilz im Nordpark

Tourist attraction

👍👍 The most striking feature is its trunk thickness. Structurally identical to the concrete mushroom located not far in Toni-Steingass, it appears as if a kind of second concrete protection had been "installed" later - possibly because here, as at Toni Steingass Park, the concrete began to weather and...

5.00 (5 reviews) (~3.49 km from centre)

Denkmal für ein Büdchen

Memorial

👍👍 The historic south bridge is a double-track bridge and is used for rail traffic, pedestrians and cyclists. Since its construction, it has been used primarily by freight transport. It is part of the Cologne freight bypass.

5.00 (1 reviews) (~1.48 km from centre)

Tattau

Tattoo shop

👍👍 I had my first of 3 planned sessions with Björn and I am absolutely satisfied! From the first contact to the appointment, everything went absolutely smoothly and reliably. The studio is clean, the advice is top and the employees are friendly. Björn took a lot of time to implement my wishes and drew...

4.90 (84 reviews) (~1.16 km from centre)

Sensenmann – Wahrzeichen von Melaten

Historical landmark

👍👍 On the one hand scary, on the other hand very impressive. This Grim Reaper has probably become the symbol of Cologne's Melatenfriedhof.

4.90 (38 reviews) (~3.22 km from centre)

Brücke

Bridge

👍👍 Incredibly aesthetic bridge pillars! Every time I cross this bridge I feel joy and spread my happiness. I met my wife on this bridge and went through all the chapters of my life. I am very happy that this building exists. I only have one thing left: bridge.

4.90 (34 reviews) (~2.52 km from centre)

Rheinpark Niehl

Park

👍👍 Very nice area to go for a walk along the Rhine. Dogs are allowed to run free.

4.90 (30 reviews) (~4.99 km from centre)

Medizinhistorisches Museum Köln

Museum

👍👍 A really nice little museum, informative, clear and entertaining.

4.90 (22 reviews) (~0.14 km from centre)

GOLD+BETON

Art gallery

4.90 (18 reviews) (~1.42 km from centre)

Mapurna.Yoga.Upcycling

Yoga instructor

👍 Manuela's courses are a lot of fun. She creates a relaxed atmosphere and has a lot of understanding for her pregnant participants. She finds an alternative for each participant if something is difficult and is very careful when dealing with the participants. The studio is set up so that you feel wel...

4.90 (16 reviews) (~2.69 km from centre)

Odrumpark

Sculpture museum

👍👍 A great artists' garden in the middle of Cologne

4.90 (9 reviews) (~1.81 km from centre)

Dombauhütte

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Incredible, very beautiful and absolutely magnificent.

4.80 (83 reviews) (~0.31 km from centre)

Subtropenschauhaus in der Flora

Botanical garden

👍👍 Ein schöner , gepflegter ,ruhiger Ort zum spazieren. Blumenfreunde werden sich freuen . Tolle Anlage und ohne Eintrittskostten

4.80 (78 reviews) (~2.44 km from centre)

KUNSTHAUS KAT18

Art gallery

👍👍 The lunch and the cake were very tasty. There was hardly anyone there when we arrived, but the store filled up very quickly. The service was very nice :) We were also allowed to take a quick look into the studios. A nice concept!

$ $$$

4.80 (61 reviews) (~1.78 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Things to dos in Köln, Germany