10 TOP Things to Do in North Rhine-Westphalia September 2026

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Things to do

Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket

฿344

per adult

Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

฿612

per adult

Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket

฿688

per adult

Outdoor seating at the Hard Rock Cafe in Cologne

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

฿1,093

per adult

82% of travellers recommend

The Dark Side of the Dom Tour

฿573

per adult

Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

฿344

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Cologne: Old Town Walking Tour with 1 Brewery Visit & 1 Beer

฿688

per adult

Guided tour with all senses in Melaten Cemetery

฿650

per adult

Aachen: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Aachen: 24-Hour Sightseeing Bus Ticket

฿917

per adult

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Cologne Cathedral

9.2/10 (5,405 reviews)

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

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Where to stay in North Rhine-Westphalia

Find the best North Rhine-Westphalia areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about North Rhine-Westphalia

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Stadtmitte

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 Konigsallee.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Düsseldorf Old Town

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

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