10 TOP Things to Do in North Rhine-Westphalia July 2026

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Things to do

Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

CA $26

per adult

Melaten Friedhof: Guided tour with all senses

CA $28

per adult

Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

CA $39

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

CA $39

per adult

76% of travellers recommend

Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

CA $32

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket

CA $15

per adult

Cologne Highlights, Stories, and Local Atmosphere Tour

CA $5

per adult

Kerkrade: Discovery Museum Entry Ticket

CA $29

per adult

Cologne Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

CA $8

per adult

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Cologne Cathedral

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Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

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Stadtmitte

Travelers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus.

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Old Town Cologne

Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Altstadt-Nord

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Romano-Germanic Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Innenstadt

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and LANXESS Arena, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Düsseldorf Old Town

Shopping, restaurants, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Duesseldorf City Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.

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