Ruhr
Travel Guide





Visit Ruhr
Where to stay in Ruhr

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 German Opera at River Rhein.

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.

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.

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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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.

Signal Iduna Park
You can take time to visit Signal Iduna Park during your travels to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Veltins-Arena
Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

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.

RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its local chocolate shops.
- Cologne Cathedral
- Signal Iduna Park
- Veltins-Arena
- Messe Düsseldorf
- Movie Park Germany
- LANXESS Arena
- Starlight Express Theater
- Mitsubishi Electric Hall
- Merkur Spiel-Arena
- RheinEnergieStadion
- Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
- Messe Essen
- Rudolf Weber-Arena
- Westfield Centro
- Chocolate Museum
- Konigsallee
- Westfalenhallen
- Musical Dome
- Rhine Promenade
- Westfalenpark Dortmund
- Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
- ZOOM Erlebniswelt
- Old Market
- PSD Bank Dome
- Cologne Zoo
- Marina Düsseldorf
- Borussia Park
- Palladium
- Lake Aasee
- Düsseldorf Christmas Market
- Wunderland Kalkar
- Hay Market