Der Tauzieher, Cologne

Name: Der Tauzieher
Address: Holzmarkt 65, Cologne, 50676, Germany

#56 among attractions in Cologne

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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. ()

Local name: Tauzieher Coordinates: 50°55'56"N, 6°57'48"E

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Holzmarkt 65Innenstadt (Altstadt-Süd)Cologne 50676 Germany

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Der Tauzieher – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schokoladenmuseum, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Great St. Martin Church, Historical Archive of the City of Cologne.

~260 ftE
Waterside museum devoted to chocolate
Schokoladenmuseum, Cologne
2 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
Fine art from 14th to early 20th century
Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, the Wallraf-Richartz Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and dedication to the arts. This esteemed museum, which ranks among the foremost art galleries in Germany, offers visitors an exquisite journey...
0.4 miN
Romanesque church with iconic tower
Great St. Martin Church, Cologne
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Great St. Martin Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. This Romanesque Catholic church, with its distinctive crossing tower and cloverleaf-shaped choir, is a...
~1470 ftW
Museum
Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, Cologne
8 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...
~1440 ftNW
Romanesque church with medieval artwork
St. Maria im Kapitol, Cologne
7 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.
~1490 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. George's Church, Cologne
8 min walk • St. Georg's Church is one of twelve Romanesque churches in the city of Cologne, Germany.
0.4 miNW
City hall
Cologne City Hall, Cologne
12 min walk • The City Hall is a historical building in Cologne, western Germany. It is located off Hohe Straße in the district of Innenstadt, and set between the two squares of Rathausplatz and Alter Markt. It houses part of the city government, including the city council and offices of the Lord Mayor.
~1850 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Hänneschen-Theater, Cologne
9 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.
0.5 miNW
Perfume museum with artworks since 1685
Fragrance Museum, Cologne
12 min walk • The Farina Fragrance Museum is situated across from Cologne City Hall, and near the famous Wallraf-Richartz-Museum in the Obenmarspforten in Innenstadt, Cologne. Founded in 1709, John Maria Farina opposite the Jülichs Place is the eldest fragrance factory still standing and houses the registered office since 1723.
~360 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne
2 min walk • St. Maria Lyskirchen is one of twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne, Germany.
~1810 ftNW
City, Neighbourhood
Innenstadt, Cologne
9 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Der Tauzieher?

Nearby attractions include Schokoladenmuseum, Cologne (2 min walk), St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne (2 min walk), Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum, Cologne (3 min walk), Church of the Holy Trinity, Cologne (4 min walk).

How to get to Der Tauzieher by public transport?

The nearest stations to Der Tauzieher:

Bus

Heumarkt • Lines: 250, 978 (7 min walk)
Mühlenbach • Lines: 978 (7 min walk)

Tram

Heumarkt • Lines: 1, 5, 7, 9 (9 min walk)
Severinstraße • Lines: 17, 3, 4 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (12 min walk)

Train

Cologne central station (20 min walk)
Cologne Trade Fair/Deutz (21 min walk)