Severinstorburg, Cologne

Name: Severinstorburg
Address: Chlodwigplatz 2, Cologne, 50678, Germany
Telephone: +49 221 5606095

#155 among attractions in Cologne

Historical place, City gate, Ruins, Architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Severinstorburg, in the Middle Ages also called "Porta Severini", later Severinsportz, Severinspforte, in Kölsch Vringspooz or simply Severinstor, is one of four surviving city gate castles of the medieval city wall of Cologne, it is, along with St. Severin, the landmark of the Severinsviertel in Cologne and an excellent example of medieval fortification architecture.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°55'19"N, 6°57'33"E

Address

Chlodwigplatz 2Innenstadt (Altstadt-Süd)Cologne 50678 Germany

Contact

+49 221 5606095

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Schokoladenmuseum, Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, St. George's Church, Freies Werkstatt Theater.

0.7 miN
Waterside museum devoted to chocolate
Schokoladenmuseum, Cologne
19 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...
0.6 miN
Museum
Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, Cologne
16 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...
0.7 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. George's Church, Cologne
18 min walk • St. Georg's Church is one of twelve Romanesque churches in the city of Cologne, Germany.
~990 ftS
Theater
Freies Werkstatt Theater, Cologne
5 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 miSE
Bridge
Südbrücke, Cologne
19 min walk • The South Bridge is a bridge over the Rhine on the Cologne freight bypass railway in Cologne in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. On the west side of the Rhine, it forms the border between the districts of Neustadt-Süd and Köln-Bayenthal. On the east bank of the Rhine it forms the border between Köln-Deutz and Köln-Poll.
0.7 miN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Der Tauzieher, Cologne
19 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.
0.7 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Pantaleon, Cologne
18 min walk • The Church of Saint Pantaleon is an early Romanesque church in Cologne, Germany. The church dates back to the 10th century and is one of the twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne.
0.5 miW
Park, Garden
Volksgarten, Cologne
14 min walk • The Volksgarten is a public park in the Neustadt-Süd district of Cologne, Germany. It is used for various social activities through the year and can have more than 10.000 visitors at certain days.
0.8 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne
20 min walk • St. Maria Lyskirchen is one of twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne, Germany.
~400 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Restaurant
Basilica of St. Severin, Cologne
2 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.
0.5 miSE
50°54'56"N • 6°57'51"E
K11 Boulderhalle, Cologne
13 min walk • Climbing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Severinstorburg?

Nearby attractions include Cologne Ring, Cologne (2 min walk), Basilica of St. Severin, Cologne (2 min walk), Bottmühle, Cologne (5 min walk), Freies Werkstatt Theater, Cologne (5 min walk).

How to get to Severinstorburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Severinstorburg:

Tram

Chlodwigplatz • Lines: 15, 16, 17 (2 min walk)
Kartäuserhof • Lines: 17 (6 min walk)

Bus

Severinskirche • Lines: 106, 132 (4 min walk)
Rosenstraße • Lines: 106, 132 (9 min walk)

Train

Köln Süd (27 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (29 min walk)