Local area

Throughout the year, you can discover many wonderful places with us. Our special tip is a visit to the nearby city of Bonn, just 15 kilometres away from our hotel.

Explore the Roman-Germanic Museum of the City of Cologne, which showcases the archaeological heritage of the city and its surroundings from the Palaeolithic Age to the early Middle Ages. Discover unique finds from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, fascinating goldsmith's work from the time of the Migration Period as well as art and culture from the Roman and early medieval city and region. One of the most precious treasures is the world's largest collection of Roman glass vessels.

At the German Sport & Olympia Museum, you can embark on an exciting journey through the history of sport. At activity stations, such as an original goal wall from the ZDF sports studio, a bicycle in a wind tunnel or in a boxing ring, as well as on two playgrounds on the roof of the building, your children can try out and let off steam to their heart's content.

The Chocolate Museum is one of the most visited museums in Cologne. Feel like you're in the land of milk and honey, because in the museum's large glass dome there is a large fountain from which chocolate bubbles up and from which you can snack on chocolate. During various guided tours, you will learn all about the long journey of the cocoa bean from the plantations to the finished chocolate. Another highlight is that you can make your own delicious confectionery in chocolate courses.

Cologne Cathedral is the landmark of Cologne, visible from afar. The two striking towers of the cathedral dominate the panorama of the city. From the viewing platform of the south tower, you have a breathtaking view over Cologne after climbing the tower. The cathedral treasury, the cathedral bells, the two church organs, the stained glass windows and the numerous stone carvings on the façade also attract many visitors.

Cologne Zoo was founded in 1860 and is one of the oldest, yet also one of the most modern, zoological gardens with an elephant park covering 20,000 square metres and the Hippodom, a unique recreation of an African river valley landscape with hippos, Nile crocodiles and antelopes.

If you are on the search for thrills and are looking for a load of butterflies in your stomach, you will feel spoiled in Phantasialand. The attractions promise action and fun. Get ready for headfirst loopings, rapidly driven drops and to falling vertically into the deep. This is the right blend for a perfect summer day - refreshing splashes are included.

Explore the Poppelsdorf Baroque Palace, which houses the natural science collections of the University of Bonn, as well as the Mineralogical-Petrological Museum or relax with a walk in the adjacent Botanical Garden. The annual Poppelsdorf Palace Concerts are a special attraction for lovers of classical music. These performances take place here on summer evenings against the illuminated backdrop of the baroque palace.