Museums & Sights
Schokoladenmuseum
(Chocolate Museum)
Embark on a journey through the 5,000-year cultural history of cocoa and chocolate. With us, you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of sweet temptation and enjoy a varied journey of experience. The chocolate fountain, our golden landmark, is filled with 200 kilograms of the finest Lindt chocolate.
Museum Ludwig
Museum Ludwig, houses a collection of modern art. It includes works from Pop Art, Abstract and Surrealism, and has one of the largest Picasso collections in Europe. It holds many works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
Römisch-Germanisches Museum
(Roman-Germanic Museum)
The Römisch-Germanisches Museum (Romano-Germanic Museum) presents the archaeological heritage of the city and the surrounding area from the Palaeolithic period to the early Middle Ages. Among the oldest finds are the one hundred thousand year-old stone tools from the Kartstein cave in the Eifel.
Senfmuseum
(Mustard Museum)
A 200-year-old mustard mill is the centerpiece at a museum devoted to one of Germany’s favorite condiments. The museum highlights great mustard moments in history, from Julius Caesar bringing seeds across Europe to Pliny the Elder proposing its health benefits. There are fruity spreads—from a honey-mustard fig chutney to a sweet jam of apples and Riesling-based senf—and even a mustard-based herb liqueur.
Kölner Dom
(Cologne Cathedral)
The Gothic cathedral dominates the skyline of Cologne and is one of Germany’s most famous landmarks. It is also one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic and Neo-Gothic architecture in the world. Building of the Cologne Cathedral was commenced in 1248, it took over 600 years to complete but the cathedral still dominates the skyline of the city.
4711
(The Original Eau de Cologne)
Discover the place where world-famous colognes have been created since 1792: The House of 4711. Surrounded by fascinating architecture, you can immerse yourself in the world of 4711. Discover the history of the brand in a guided tour, create your own cologne in a fragrance seminar, or get to know the ingredients with our fragrance experiences. Whatever you choose, your visit will be unforgettable.