Buchforst Travel Guide
Cologne
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Cologne Zoo
This is one of the country’s oldest zoological gardens, and has the biggest collection of animals in Germany.

Claudius Therme
You can take time to visit Claudius Therme during your travels to Cologne. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Cologne: Südstadt Guided Foodie Walking Tour

Cologne: Kölsch Beer and Brew House 2-Hour Tour

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne Dining Experience

Cologne: Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour
Top hotels in Buchforst

Leonardo Hotel Köln
Great stop
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
It was great!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Premier Inn Köln City Süd
Simple secure parking, clean & comfortable rooms
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

URBAN LOFT Cologne
Long waiting line for check out.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Novotel Köln City
One of the coffee machines was broken, sometimes the lines during breakfast were long.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln
Wonderful location for attending the Anuga trade show. Breakfast was fantastic!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Buchforst
Kalk
Kalk is well liked for its bars and festivals. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Odysseum and Bergisches Land Nature Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kalk Kapelle U-Bahn or Kalk Post U-Bahn to get around.

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.

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 National Socialist Documentation Center, 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, Cologne Cable Car and Cologne Zoo are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Florastrasse U-Bahn or Lohsestrasse U-Bahn to get around.

Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse 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.