Buchforst 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.
RheinEnergieStadion
Catch an event at RheinEnergieStadion during your trip to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its local chocolate shops.
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.
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: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour
Cologne: Cologne Zoo and Aquarium Entry Ticket
Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour
Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise
Top hotels in Buchforst
Maritim Hotel Köln
The hotel is superbly placed near the centre of the old town with its own walkway ( over the busy roads ) to the banks of the Rhine . We were very impressed by the grandeur of the interior and tge room was very spacious and comfortable . Unfortunately tge pool was extremely small ( more of a plunge ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Pullman Cologne
Room was a little dated with cracks in bathroom here and there however, cannot fault the stay we had a room upgrade with a view of the cathedral, the use of mini bar free of charge was very nice and the staff were very friendly. Will definitely book here again on our return visit.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Novotel Köln City
The room was clean and bed was comfortable and clean. I didn't have breakfast but overall, happy with my stay.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
AMERON Köln Hotel Regent
Overall, the hotel was good and I had a pleasant stay. I did not receive any VIP benefits such as a room upgrade or similar perks. As an Expedia Gold Member, I was expecting at least one VIP offer from the hotel, but no benefits were provided at all. The only thing I received was early check-in Additionally, ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
URBAN LOFT Cologne
Clean room, nice decor. No kettle in the room (which is not uncommon in Germany I think), but late at night to first thing in the morning you can pick up a free coffee downstairs. The room with a view overlooking the railway did have some noise as they were carrying out engineering work overnight, ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cologne
Top class hotel
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Buchforst
Kalk
Appreciated for its bars and festivals, you might consider exploring Kalk. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Bergisches Land Nature Park, and jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around the city.
Deutz
Museums, shopping and river views highlight some notable features of Deutz. Make a stop by Cologne Triangle or LANXESS Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Deutzer Freiheit U-Bahn or Deutz Koelnarena U-Bahn to get around town.
Humboldt - Gremberg
Though Humboldt - Gremberg may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like LANXESS Arena and Rheinau Harbour.
Innenstadt
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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 Cologne City Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Nippes
Nippes is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne and Cologne Cable Car are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.
