Rhine-Romantic Route
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Old Town Cologne
Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Stadtmitte
Travelers 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 Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus.

Innenstadt
Central to Cologne, Innenstadt boasts historic old town charm, Gründerzeit era new town, and Deutz quarter. Explore landmarks like Cologne Cathedral, romanesque churches, and KölnTurm, while enjoying easy access to train stations and the Cologne Ring.

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.

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

Deutz
Part of central Cologne, Deutz serves as a business center and transportation hub, boasting the Köln Messe/Deutz station. Enjoy picturesque views of the old town from the river embankment and explore nearby Rheinpark.

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Maritim Hotel Köln
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Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf
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Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
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Popular places to visit

Cologne Cathedral
You can learn about the local history of Cologne when you make a stop at a top site like Cologne Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.

Messe Düsseldorf
Learn about the events happening at Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Loreley
Explore the great outdoors at Loreley, a lovely green space in Bornich. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Deutsches Eck
Find out about the history of Koblenz when you take a trip to Deutsches Eck. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Konigsallee
During your trip to Düsseldorf, you can do some window-shopping at Konigsallee. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
- Phantasialand
- Cologne Cathedral
- Messe Düsseldorf
- LANXESS Arena
- Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
- Loreley
- Mitsubishi Electric Hall
- Deutsches Eck
- Konigsallee
- Marktplatz
- Merkur Spiel-Arena
- RheinEnergieStadion
- Burg Eltz
- Chocolate Museum
- PSD Bank Dome
- Musical Dome
- Drosselgasse
- Rhine Promenade
- Düsseldorf Christmas Market
- University of Bonn
- Cologne Zoo
- Claudius Therme
- Palladium
- Marina Düsseldorf
- Old Market
- Tanzbrunnen Köln
- Mainz Cathedral
- Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
- Classic Remise Duesseldorf
- ZDF
- Hay Market
- Emser Therme