Colonius, Cologne

Name: Colonius
Address: Innere Kanalstr. 100, Cologne, 50672, Germany

#34 among attractions in Cologne

Observation decks and towers, View point, Tower

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Facts and practical information

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. Because of a missing leaseholder, the visitor's area including restaurant and viewing platform has been closed since 1992. At the time of its completion the Colonius was 252.9 meters high. In 2004 a radio tower added by helicopter increased the height to 266 meters. This addition allowed the broadcast of digital television from the tower in the Cologne/Bonn region. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°56'50"N, 6°55'55"E

Address

Innere Kanalstr. 100Innenstadt (Neustadt-Nord)Cologne 50672 Germany

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Cologne Central Mosque, Melaten Cemetery, Museum of East Asian Art, St. Gereon's Basilica.

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Mosque
Cologne Central Mosque, Cologne
5 min walk • The Cologne Central Mosque is a significant architectural and cultural landmark located in the German city of Cologne. Completed in 2017, this modern mosque is one of the largest Islamic places of worship in Germany and serves as a central point for the Muslim...
0.8 miSW
Cemetery
Melaten Cemetery, Cologne
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, Melaten Cemetery serves as a tranquil oasis and a testament to the city's history. Established in the early 19th century, the cemetery spans over 435,000 square meters and is the final resting place for a multitude of Cologne's...
0.9 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum of East Asian Art, Cologne
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Museum of East Asian Art stands as a cultural bastion celebrating the rich artistic heritage of East Asia. This museum is renowned for its comprehensive collection of East Asian art, ranging from ancient to modern times...
0.7 miSE
Romanesque church with a 10-sided dome
St. Gereon's Basilica, Cologne
18 min walk • St. Gereon's Basilica is a historical architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany. This ancient church, with its origins tracing back to the 4th century, stands as a testament to the endurance and evolution of Christian sacred architecture through the...
0.5 miE
Museum
August Sander Archive, Cologne
14 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.
0.9 miSE
Romanesque church with organs and concerts
Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne
24 min walk • The Basilica of the Holy Apostles is a Romanesque church in Cologne, located near Innenstadt's busy Neumarkt. The former collegiate church is dedicated to the twelve Apostles. It is one of the twelve Romanesque churches built in Cologne in that period.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
EL-DE-Haus, Cologne
24 min walk • EL-DE Haus, officially the NS Documentation Center of the City of Cologne, located in Cologne, is the former headquarters of the Gestapo and now a museum documenting the Third Reich.
0.5 miE
Museum
Deutsches Tanzarchiv Köln, Cologne
13 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.
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
NS-Dokumentationszentrum, Cologne
24 min walk • The NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne was founded by a resolution passed by the Cologne city council on December 13, 1979, and has become the largest regional memorial site in all of Germany for the victims of the Nazis.
0.9 miE
Skyscraper
Hansahochhaus, Cologne
22 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.
0.7 miSE
Museum
Jawne, Cologne
20 min walk • The Jawne was a Jewish Reformrealgymnasium in Cologne.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Colonius?

Nearby attractions include Cologne Central Mosque, Cologne (5 min walk), Neu St. Alban, Cologne (7 min walk), LOFT Köln, Cologne (12 min walk), Cologne Tower, Cologne (13 min walk).

How to get to Colonius by public transport?

The nearest stations to Colonius:

Tram

Hans-Böckler-Platz/Bf West • Lines: 3, 4, 5 (7 min walk)
Gutenbergstraße • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)

Train

Köln West (8 min walk)
Köln-Ehrenfeld (19 min walk)

Bus

Schadowstraße • Lines: 142 (13 min walk)
Liebigstraße • Lines: 142 (13 min walk)