I had heard of the love lock bridge in Paris, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Cologne has its own when I was doing research prior to my trip. Hohenzollernbrucke, or love lock bridge, is one of the top attractions in Cologne on TripAdvisor. Here's what you should do to make the most of the experience. Make sure to buy a lock before you arrive. You can buy a lock in the area, but you're going to pay a premium for it. Located in the heart of the city, part of the experience is just walking the bridge and seeing the endless number of love locks that couples have placed on the bridge over the years. It's a beautiful sight to behold. From there, it's time for you to find a spot for yours. As you would expect, pictures happen and a kiss also happens. It's a cool, little romantic experience. Love is in the air! Even if you're not stopping by with your significant other (or you don't have one), it's still a nice attraction to check out where you can snap some photos. And a quick one at that. read more

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There is some website that states there is estimated to be 25,000 locks on this bridge, but I don't believe that! It's got to be at least 100,000! There are many bridges that have lots of locks on this, but this one may be the most impressive I've ever seen. Lots of great photos can be taken at/on/near this bridge. This place is definitely worth a visit if you're in Cologne. If you took the train in or out of this beautiful city, you've likely crossed this bridge. read more

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When I read about this while looking up things to do in Cologne I absolutely wanted to partake since we are on our honeymoon. Well, I totally forgot amidst all the wedding festivities and while passing through some shops I happened to see locks for sale! We stopped and paid 10 EUR to have a lock engraved with our names and wedding date. It's a super short walk from city center. We went and found a place to put our lock. There are seriously thousands!! It's a really neat and romantic idea and offers a beautiful view of the river on one side. Trains run directly on the other side. This is definitely one of my favorite things of my euro honeymoon so far! read more

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Not a lot to do in this city this is one of those things that if u are there why not check it out. After our meal it was perfect to take a walk here to check out the bridge & the views. There are no cars on the bridge just the train, nice big bridge with locks upon locks upon locks dammm ... if they ever decide to remove this like they did in Paris it's gonna be B**tch !! Nothing special as far as checking out the locks personally I believe the adding of the locks is so overrated people need to realize this isn't a good thing for the bridge does more harm than good but oh well to each is own. U can hang around for a few, enjoy the views & take some nice pics of the scenery. read more

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Very cute love lock bridge in Cologne near the Cathedral. I bought a lock at a souvenir store and the cashier was kind enough to let me borrow a marker. Just walking across the bridge is an experience especially trying to estimate how many locks are on the bridge. It's beautiful to think how many people have left their mark behind and have been in the same place you're in. Definitely check this place out even if you don't plan on adding a lock. read more

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This railway bridge over the Rhein in Cologne also has pedestrian walkways on either side of the train tracks While perhaps not the first bridge to do this, there are love locks attached to the railings. Lovers obviously have special locks made with their names on it specially to attach The display makes it a colourful bridge to cross and I found it a heart-warming walk on my way to Rheinpark on the east bank of the river read more

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Firstly it's a much bigger bridge than I expected. It's huge! Considering I knew this was a love lock bridge and had been to the Paris one I expected something similar. But to hold the amount of love locks either side of bridge is quite something. Reminded me of a Brooklyn style bridge actually. It also has a fanastic view from here onto the Dome side. If you go right across you'll get the best view at the Golden Hour too. Then you can walk along the water and around to the other bridge to walk back to that side. Really loved going along that route on a nice day. read more

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Hohenzollern Bridge is quite an interesting bridge. Instead of the cars, actually trains are the taking over the bridge. It links directly to the the Hauptbahnhof (main station). So it became quite a sight to see as well. It's a very busy bridge. Everyday have many different kind of train from different cities pass by. It's kinda cool. The best part is, they allow people use it as well. Bikes as well, so be careful. We walked on the bridge from one side to the other. it didn't really take that long to finish it. But the view was simply amazing, one side of the view directly to the river Rhein, really calm and beautiful. We stood there for awhile, couple boats went through the bridge. It was quite a nice view as well. The other side different trains were passing by, it was like dancing with the city. Along the side of the bridge, it was cover by love locks, it surely made the bridge more interesting. I personal did not really find the architecture of bridge itself special, but when you put it along with the city together, it becomes the image of the city. read more

Hohenzollernbrücke - Walking on sunshine - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cologne, NW

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Imposante Brücke. Gerade bei Nacht wenn alles schön beleuchtet ist und auf der anderen Seite der Dom leuchtet gibt es fasst nichts besseres und entspanteres zu machen, als einmal über diese Brücke zu laufen. read more

Okay, I admit it, I came to Colgone simply to see the bridge. Well, people go to Sydney to see the bridge so I might as well travel to Cologne to see a bridge which is, well, not different to the bridge that happens to be in Sydney. It is just that the Hollernzollern Bridge really jumps up on people's radars. Well, it jumped up on mine because I my impressions of Cologne where crossing this bridge to go to the railway station, but then again the Amsterdam to Frankfurt train crosses this bridge to go into the station and then to leave the station. To me it is the four statues on each corner of the bridge, the Hollernzollerns that the bridge is named after, that get my attention, though if you walk over it you will discovered that it is covered in padlocks. In fact I have never seen so many padlocks on a bridge in my life. While I doubt that this bridge started the fad, people certainly have come here to continue it. read more

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This is such a lovely sight. Unlike in Paris where they take off the locks after a certain about it time, the locks are left here. The whole bridge is completely covered by locks, all along the entire thing and it's crowded with so many locks. You can spend a great amount of time checking out the many different kinds of locks and their messages. It's a close walk from the Am Dom, so see the Hauptbahnhof and then make your way right the "love lock bridge." read more

Its a bridge. Yes historical before the war and rebuilt but still just a bridge. I feel that in due time it will be replaced or all the locks needs to be taken off. It wasn't designed for all that extra weight from the locks. Good luck. read more

This was SUCH a cute idea. I think I walked across the entire bridge before looking away from all the interesting locks. It's a great experience! read more

A must-go-to for the helpless-romantic at heart or for people who wanted to practice their photography skills. The various kind of love locks made it a total eye-candy experience. read more

Hohenzollernbrücke - Love locks all the way (march 2016) - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cologne, NW

Die tollste Eisenbahnbrücke Bei Nacht sehr romantisch Köln ist bei Nacht ehh super schön. Aber von den Brücken unbeschreiblich. read more

I find this to be a beautifully romantic place. Did notice some graffiti on one side which questions what kind of society chooses a lock as a symbol of love? Whatever your opinion, its worth a visit. read more