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Altstadt-Nord in Cologne

Things to Do in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

Cologne's historic old town with landmarks like the Cologne Cathedral and the Alter Markt square. The area is walkable and offers a mix of shops, restaurants, and nightlife options along streets like Breite Straße.

Cologne's historic old town with landmarks like the Cologne Cathedral and the Alter Markt square. The area is walkable and offers a mix of shops, restaurants, and nightlife options along streets like Breite Straße.

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  • Cologne CathedralCologne CathedralCathedral
  • Great St Martin ChurchGreat St Martin ChurchFamous Catholic Church
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Top things to do in Altstadt-Nord

  • Museum Ludwig in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Museum Ludwig

    ★ 4.5 · 9.6k
    Art Museum★

    The formerly private collection of Peter Ludwig, with paintings, ceramics, sketches & prints.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Cologne Cathedral in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Cologne Cathedral

    ★ 4.8 · 4.2k
    Cathedral★

    Landmark Gothic cathedral with a huge facade, plus guided tours & Rhine views.

    Every day
    6 AM – 8 PM
  • Great St Martin Church in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Great St Martin Church

    ★ 4.6 · 1.7k
    Famous Catholic Church★

    Massive Romanesque church with a landmark tower built on top of Roman temple ruins.

  • NS-Dokumentationszentrum in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    NS-Dokumentationszentrum

    ★ 4.5 · 4.0k
    History Museum★

    Nazi-victim memorial center in a former Gestapo headquarters with exhibits & a basement jail.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 6 PM
  • Wallraf-Richartz Museum in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Wallraf-Richartz Museum

    ★ 4.6 · 3.5k
    Art Museum★

    Oldest museum in the city, home to important Gothic, Renaissance & Impressionist collections.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Romano-Germanic Museum in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Romano-Germanic Museum

    Archaeology Museum★

    The museum preserves Roman Cologne objects, mosaics, glass, jewelry, tombs, and urban archaeology from Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium. Its cathedral-side home has been under renovation, so check the current exhibition location.

  • Kolumba in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Kolumba

    ★ 4.5 · 1.5k
    Art Museum★

    Modern & classic Christian artworks in contemporary spaces amid 19th-century church remains.

    Mon
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 5 PM
  • Old Market in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Old Market

    ★ 4.5 · 14.9k
    Christmas Market

    Historic town square with a variety of shops, restaurants & bars, plus a famous Christmas market.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Manga-Mafia Store in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Manga-Mafia Store

    ★ 4.9 · 880
    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    10:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Cortez Schokoladen in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Cortez Schokoladen

    ★ 4.8 · 320
    Chocolate Shop· $$

    Fashionable chocolatier crafting innovative, upscale sweets, plus cafe seating & hot chocolate.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • St. Petersglocke in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    St. Petersglocke

    Cathedral

    The largest bell in the world has been swinging high above a Cologne cathedral for almost a century

Where to eat & drink in Altstadt-Nord

  • taku in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    taku

    Michelin ★
    Asian· $$$$

    A classic grand hotel like the Excelsior Ernst (dating from 1863) may not be the setting you would expect for a restaurant done out in a minimalist Asian style.

    Website ↗
  • Papa Joe's Jazz Bar in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Papa Joe's Jazz Bar

    ★ 4.6 · 2.8k
    Live Music· €10–20

    Intimate club with live bands playing traditional jazz, blues & swing music every night of the week.

    Every day
    7 PM – 2 AM
  • Natras Bar in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Natras Bar

    ★ 4.8 · 265
    Hookah Bar· €10–20
    Mon–Thu
    1 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    1 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    1 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    1 PM – 1 AM
    Map ↗
  • Jameson Pub Cologne in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Jameson Pub Cologne

    ★ 4.7 · 4.6k
    Irish Pub· €20–30

    Beer & whiskey, plus hearty dishes, in a traditional Irish pub with TV sports & live entertainment.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 1 AM
  • Jlöcklich Barista Café in Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

    Jlöcklich Barista Café

    ★ 4.8 · 1.2k
    Café & Bakery· €10–20
    Every day
    9 AM – 6 PM

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Map of Altstadt-Nord with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Museum Ludwig
  2. 2Cologne Cathedral
  3. 3Great St Martin Church
  4. 4NS-Dokumentationszentrum
  5. 5Wallraf-Richartz Museum
  6. 6Romano-Germanic Museum
  7. 7Kolumba
  8. 8taku
  9. 9Papa Joe's Jazz Bar
  10. 10Old Market

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