Visit the trade fair city of Cologne during the ART COLOGNE

Rautenstrauch Joest Museum, photo: Dominik Schmitz

Museums in and around Cologne

Cologne and the Rhineland are among the most culturally significant regions in Europe. The extraordinary density of renowned art and cultural institutions impressively reflects the historical and contemporary relevance of the region. Here you will find a curated selection of museums, collections and exhibition venues with international appeal, whose programmes regularly provide important impulses in the international exhibition scene.

ARTtours x ZADIK

Join us on an inspiring journey through the world of the art market. Experienced art mediators under the coordination of ZADIK | Zentralarchiv für deutsche und internationale Kunstmarktforschung will guide you through the fair and be available to answer your questions.

With its numerous sights and cultural highlights, the trade fair city of Cologne offers an attractive supporting programme for every trade fair visit. In addition to the Cologne Cathedral, numerous Romanesque churches, the historical Town Hall, museums, parks and gardens as well as architecture and design await you.

Shines bright day and night: The Cologne Cathedral

With its 157.39 meters the Cologne Cathedral is the second highest church building in Europe.

Schildergasse is the main shopping street in Cologne

Most heavily used railway bridge in Germany.

Two landmarks of Cologne: The Hohenzollern Bridge and the Cologne Cathedral

Shines bright day and night: The Cologne Cathedral

With its 157.39 meters the Cologne Cathedral is the second highest church building in Europe.

In the immediate vicinity of the exhibition center, the Köln Messe/Deutz station connects you with regional and interregional rail services.

In constant change and always well visited: the Schildergasse is the main shopping street in Cologne.

The most heavily used railway bridge in Germany connects Cologne main station and Köln Messe/Deutz station.

Take advantage of the countless opportunities of the beautiful Cathedral city. Shopping tours, wellness and sports offers combined with Cologne hospitality and gaiety will turn your stay into an unforgettable experience.

Cologne has a lot to offer. Inform yourself about the sights (map as PDF with markings) and events on these pages:

Culinary highlights in Cologne

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The EcoHopper Cologne

The digital green lifestyle city guide guides with its GPS function to the sustainable places in Cologne. It enables you to have an eco-friendly stay in Cologne and and supports you in making your trip climate-friendly.

EcoHopper is available free of charge in the App Store & the google play store.