Rheinauhafen, Cologne

Name: Rheinauhafen
Address: Brueckenstr. 17, Cologne, 50667, Germany

#152 among attractions in Cologne

Harbor, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Rheinauhafen is a 15.4 hectares urban regeneration project in Cologne, Germany, located along the river Rhine between the Südbrücke and Severinsbrücke, just south of the inner city's historic old town. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°55'40"N, 6°57'53"E

Address

Brueckenstr. 17Innenstadt (Altstadt-Süd)Cologne 50667 Germany

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Schokoladenmuseum, Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, St. Maria im Kapitol, St. George's Church.

~1530 ftN
Waterside museum devoted to chocolate
Schokoladenmuseum, Cologne
8 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Rhine in Cologne, Germany, the Schokoladenmuseum, or Chocolate Museum, is a sweet-toothed dream come to life. This deliciously unique museum is dedicated to the world of chocolate, from its ancient origins to its modern-day...
0.4 miNW
Museum
Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, Cologne
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Historical Archive of the City of Cologne stands as a testament to the city's rich and storied past. This esteemed institution is not just a repository of documents; it is a treasure trove of knowledge that chronicles the...
0.5 miNW
Romanesque church with medieval artwork
St. Maria im Kapitol, Cologne
14 min walk • St. Maria im Kapitol is an 11th-century Romanesque church located in the Kapitol-Viertel in the old town of Cologne, Germany. The name “im Kapitol“ refers to the Roman temple for the Capitoline Triad that was built on today’s site of the church in the first century.
0.4 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. George's Church, Cologne
12 min walk • St. Georg's Church is one of twelve Romanesque churches in the city of Cologne, Germany.
0.6 miS
Theater
Freies Werkstatt Theater, Cologne
17 min walk • Freies Werkstatt-Theater is a theatre in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is managed as a public utility and sponsored by the City of Cologne and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
0.7 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Hänneschen-Theater, Cologne
17 min walk • Hänneschen-Theater is a traditional puppetry-theatre in Cologne, Germany. It was established in the year 1802. The stage is situated in a building on Eisenmarkt in downtown Cologne.
~1600 ftN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Der Tauzieher, Cologne
8 min walk • The Tauzieher is a limestone sculpture by Nikolaus Friedrich which was erected in 1911 in Rheinauhafen, Cologne. It depicts a man making a heavy rope or hawser fast to a bollard and is 6.5 metres in height. In 1980, it was listed as one of the first heritage sites in Cologne.
~1950 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne
10 min walk • St. Maria Lyskirchen is one of twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne, Germany.
0.4 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Restaurant
Basilica of St. Severin, Cologne
11 min walk • The Basilica of St. Severin is an early Romanesque basilica church located in the Südstadt of Cologne. The former collegiate church is dedicated to St. Severin of Cologne. It is one of the twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne. St. Severin was established in the late 4th century as a memorial chapel and extended several times.
~1970 ftS
Museum
Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum, Cologne
10 min walk • The Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum is a museum of ethnography in Cologne, Germany. It was reopened in 2010. The museum arose from a collection of over 3500 items belonging to ethnographer Wilhelm Joest.
0.6 miN
City, Neighbourhood
Innenstadt, Cologne
17 min walk • Innenstadt is the central borough of the City of Cologne in Germany. The borough was established with the last communal land reform in 1975, and comprises Cologne's historic old town, the Gründerzeit era new town plus the right-Rhenish quarter of Deutz.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rheinauhafen open?

Rheinauhafen is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Rheinauhafen?

Nearby attractions include Kunsthaus Rhenania, Cologne (2 min walk), Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum, Cologne (6 min walk), St. Gregorius im Elend, Cologne (7 min walk), Schokoladenmuseum, Cologne (8 min walk).

How to get to Rheinauhafen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rheinauhafen:

Bus

Rosenstraße • Lines: 106, 132 (7 min walk)
Severinskirche • Lines: 106, 132 (9 min walk)

Tram

Kartäuserhof • Lines: 17 (9 min walk)
Severinstraße • Lines: 17, 3, 4 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (20 min walk)

Train

Cologne Trade Fair/Deutz (27 min walk)
Cologne central station (28 min walk)