Zollstock Travel Guide
Cologne
Popular places to visit
Phantasialand
Enjoy the thrills at Phantasialand and see why everyone loves this theme park in Bruehl. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Cologne Cathedral
Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Musical Dome
Enjoy a show at Musical Dome, a theatre with a story to tell in Cologne. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Cologne Zoo
This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.
Chocolate Museum
Delve into the delectable history of chocolate and sample the confectionary as you find out about the different ways that it is produced around the world.
Things to do
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
Top hotels in Zollstock
Maritim Hotel Köln
"We had a lovely big comfortable suite overlooking the cathedral. The hotel is in the centre and very convenient for shopping, dining, sightseeing etc. The reception ladies were friendly and helpful. The underground parking had many free spaces maybe because of its high cost of €32 per day. If you ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Süd
"Apart from the room size (too small for my expectations) and the mild A/C output (pretty similar to other Germany hotels) everything else worked as expected. Will recommend for budget conscious travellers."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
URBAN LOFT Cologne
"Excellent hotel for a stay in the centre if Cologne."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark
"there was no minibar in room, bathroom floor was dirty, room keys never worked for whole rooms for 2 days!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery
"Bien situé, hôtel de qualité, déjeuner copieux. Une réserve: les chiens sont admis. L’un d’eux jappait dans mon corridor après minuit et à 8h00 le matin. Inacceptable."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Novotel Köln City
"The only working equipment in the gym were the elliptical and cycling machines. Other than that it was all very splendid"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zollstock
Suelz
When in Suelz and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Museum of East Asian Art or Melaten-Friedhof and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Euskirchener Strasse U-Bahn or Berrenrather Strasse Guertel U-Bahn.
Neustadt-Süd
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt-Süd. Top attractions like Rhine and Volkstheater Millowitsch are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Eifelstrasse U-Bahn or Eifelplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt-Süd
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Süd. You can visit top attractions like St Maria im Kapitol and Chocolate Museum, and jump on the metro at Severinstrasse U-Bahn or Poststrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Lindenthal
Noted for its bars and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lindenthal. Top attractions like RheinEnergieStadion and Melaten-Friedhof are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Duerener Strasse - Guertel U-Bahn or Wuellnerstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.
Belgian Quarter
While you're in Belgian Quarter, take in top sights like Friesenplatz and jump on the metro at Friesenplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
