1. Cologne Cathedral#
Cologne Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cologne. This fascinating historic building stands right next to Cologne’s main train station. With its impressive architecture inside and out, the cathedral attracts five to six million visitors worldwide each year. Cologne Cathedral has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1996.
2. Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex#
The so-called “Eiffel Tower of the Ruhr” was an active hard-coal mine in Essen until 1986. It is a remarkable industrial monument because the building’s architecture applies Bauhaus design concepts within an industrial context. Today, the site hosts numerous events and concerts.
3. Königsallee#
If you love shopping, you should visit the famous shopping street in Düsseldorf. Königsallee — nicknamed “Kö” — has boutiques, arcades, and shops on one side and hotels and banks on the other, separated by a wide canal lined with trees.
4. Phantasialand#
This theme park in Brühl is Germany’s second most visited amusement park. It offers attractions, roller coasters, and fascinating shows for all ages. For those who want to enjoy the whole day and not drive home in the evening, the themed hotels are ideal.
5. Chocolate Museum#
For anyone who loves chocolate, this museum is perfect. You get insights into the cultural history of chocolate and cocoa. The best part: visitors are allowed to taste the chocolate.
You should visit these wonderful places when you are in North Rhine-Westphalia or looking for new interesting destinations.