Nippes, Cologne

Name: Nippes
Address: Cologne, Germany

#136 among attractions in Cologne

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Nippes is the fifth borough of Cologne, Germany. Nippes was incorporated into the city of Cologne in 1888 and the district was created in 1975. A large Ford Europe production plant is located in Niehl, the north-eastern part of the district. ()

Local name: Köln-Nippes Area: 12.28 mi²Coordinates: 50°57'51"N, 6°57'14"E

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Nippes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kölner Zoo, Flora Botanical Garden, Rheinpark, Claudius Therme.

1 miE
Zoo with elephant park and jungle house
Kölner Zoo, Cologne
26 min walk • Kölner Zoo, an urban oasis nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, is a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. Established in 1860, this zoological garden is one of the oldest and most respected in Germany, boasting a diverse collection of...
0.7 miE
Unique plants from all over the world
Flora Botanical Garden, Cologne
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Flora Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis that beckons nature lovers and horticulture enthusiasts alike. This picturesque park is a living tapestry of botanical diversity, showcasing an impressive collection of flora from...
1.4 miSE
Landscaped park with cable-car and tours
Rheinpark, Cologne
36 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany, Rheinpark stands as an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty in the bustling city. This sprawling park, covering an area of about 40 hectares, offers residents and visitors alike a serene escape from the...
1.5 miSE
50°57'3"N • 6°58'49"E
Claudius Therme, Cologne
38 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool
0.9 miSE
Leafy park with contemporary sculptures
Skulpturenpark, Cologne
25 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Cologne, Germany, Skulpturenpark is a verdant oasis that doubles as a sanctuary for contemporary art aficionados. This unique park offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty and artistic expression, featuring an impressive array of...
1.5 miSW
Observation decks and towers, View point, Tower
Colonius, Cologne
39 min walk • Colonius is the Cologne telecommunications tower, which was finished in 1981. The Colonius possesses a cafeteria, viewing platform, and a restaurant, apart from antennas for radio relay and radio services within the VHF range.
1.3 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
St. Kunibert, Cologne
33 min walk • The Basilica of St. Cunibert also St. Kunibert is the last of Cologne's twelve Romanesque churches to be built. It was consecrated 1247, one year before work on the Gothic Cologne Cathedral began.
1.1 miS
Museum
August Sander Archive, Cologne
30 min walk • The August Sander Archive comprises the estate of the German photographer August Sander and is part of the collection of the Photographische Sammlung / SK Stiftung Kultur, in Cologne.
0.7 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Agnes, Cologne
17 min walk • St. Agnes is a neogothic Catholic church in Neustadt-Nord, Cologne, Germany. It was consecrated in 1902 and is the second-largest church in Cologne after the Cologne cathedral. St.
1.2 miSW
Museum
Deutsches Tanzarchiv Köln, Cologne
30 min walk • The Deutsche Tanzarchiv Köln is a national information and research centre for concert dance in Germany. It is located in the MediaPark in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, with an archive, library, video library and museum on the history around dance for an audience.
1 miS
Skyscraper
Hansahochhaus, Cologne
27 min walk • The Hansahochhaus is a skyscraper in the Neustadt-Nord quarter of north-central Cologne. When constructed in 1924-25 it was the city's first skyscraper, and one of the first skyscrapers in Germany. It was designed as an office building in the Expressionist style by the local architect, Jacob Koerfer.

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Which popular attractions are close to Nippes?

Nearby attractions include St. Agnes, Cologne (17 min walk), Flora Botanical Garden, Cologne (20 min walk), Sankt Engelbert, Cologne (23 min walk).

How to get to Nippes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nippes:

Tram

Florastraße • Lines: 12, 15 (1 min walk)
Lohsestraße • Lines: 12, 15 (11 min walk)

Bus

Nordstraße • Lines: 140, 147, 184, 186 (7 min walk)
Nievenheimer Straße • Lines: 127 (16 min walk)

Train

Köln Geldernstraße/Parkgürtel (16 min walk)
Köln-Nippes (17 min walk)