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    Chocolate Museum

    3.7 (267 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    David F.

    After an engaging visit to Cologne cathedral and the surrounding area we had some time before needing to get back to the ship. There were a number of museums to choose from and some lobbying from my wife gave the nod to the Chocolate Museum. After some less than helpful Apple Maps directions we bumped into a woman that knew her way there and followed her for the 10 minute walk. Pro tourist tip: just find your way to the Rhine, walk south and you can't miss it. We were a little misinformed and so had expectations of seeing a chocolate factory in action. This is truly a chocolate museum with some scaled down workings to demonstrate the making of chocolate. There are nice displays showing the long, involved process of where your chocolate bar comes from. A good touch is a small tropical garden area where real cacao plants grow. Kids will love where you press a button and generate a tiny piece of chocolate! The gift shop is large and we found some chocolate to bring back home for others. It's a decent experience but we would've been better off investing this time in one of Cologne's other wonderful museums.

    Vicky C.

    Came here on a Friday afternoon and wasn't too crowded. They give lots of free chocolate. When you enter the museum area. They give a free chocolate. In the museum, there is a machine that when you press a button, will dispense a piece of chocolate. Then there is a chocolate fountain where a worker dips wafer cookies in the fountain and gives out a chocolate dipped wafer. Then when you exit the museum section, they give you five more prices of chocolate. If you by the stuff from the shop, they give each person a piece of chocolate.

    Chicken chocolate vending machine - poops chocolate eggs!
    Christine B.

    If you love chocolate as much as my family does, this is the place for you. It's a multi-level museum about chocolate, c'mon! The history, production, distribution...You'll walk through a small model of a rainforest which demonstrates where cacao plants are grown. You'll see the huge machinery that makes the chocolate magic happen (and it smells oh so good in there!) There are a lot of exhibits about the history of chocolate, but I loved the journey through 20th century advertising. In particular, the chocolate vending machines. There were whimsical machines like large metal chickens or storks that extrude chocolate eggs. So much to learn and see. Let's talk samples: you are given a piece of chocolate as you enter. Then in the production area, there is a conveyer belt area where you can push a button to send another sample (or more) your way, Lastly, there is a large chocolate fountain next to some windows overlooking the Rhine. A masked attendant will happily hand you a chocolate dipped wafer if you'd like. I have to be honest. The factory is run by Lindt, and that brand is not regularly consumed in our household. (Apologies) That being said, my husband and I ponied up for their "Make your own chocolate bar" promotion. It think it cost 8 euros but I got to choose dark chocolate and candied orange peel. It was so good! (You pick it up at the entrance 45 minutes later.) The museum also has a very nice, large gift shop where I found some gifts to bring home. They had much more than Lindt products for sale. Last of all, there is a cafe you can go enjoy after touring the museum. We were quite pleasantly surprised by our time here.

    Lauren Y.

    We came earlier in the day on a Wednesday so we really beat a lot of the major crowds that we saw when we were leaving. The museum had a lot of good information and stuff about the industry that I had never even considered. It was fun watching the machines running and the people making different chocolates.

    Illyasha P.

    This museum was amazing and I would recommend it. There was an opportunity to taste the chocolate and see really behind the scenes as to how it was made. I found intriguing history lessons throughout the museum. There is a chocolate shop where you can buy delicious freshly made chocolate to take home with you (I found items on sale and took home chocolate for my family, friends, and coworkers).

    Josh N.

    I'm a chocolate fanatic so had to stop in. Really cool seeing the equipment and history of chocolate. I wish they'd get into more bean to bar and single origins though the gift shop thankfully had a nice selection of chocolates from various makers.

    Marlon T.

    Honestly, this place is not that awesome. It's something to do. It should be renamed Lindt chocolate museum because that's what it is. The potentially coolest thing in the museum, the big chocolate fondue fountain, was closed due to COVID-19. The chocolate making classes looked a bit lame. Making a custom candy bar is cool to keep as a souvenir I guess but then why make a delicious candy bar you're never going to eat? I do not think this place is worth going to unless you're a die-hard chocolate fan and cannot live without it.

    Cocoa Plants GREAT indoor garden
    Jpb T.

    Get a combined Ferris wheel and museum ticket. Chocolate does gave health benefits in pure form. The free samples are a nice touch. I greatly enjoyed the indoor gardens where they grow actual cocoa plants.

    this bag costed 10$.
    Reid H.

    ooh.. even after the live production of the chocolate being made in front of you ends, you still have to pay in. Paying is understandable if your going to be watching the machinery, but walking around and having to pay 15 euros a person to read some panels is interesting. Come on, the whole place is just an advertisement anyways. plus, they don't express that on their website. Place is very busy. Ferris wheel is okay. my niece panicked on it because it swayed back and forth pretty well, and after asking the workers on the bottom to let her off, they had to send us all around again. which makes sense, but is somewhat flawed. chocolate train is expensive. Bumpy. if you take it back to the cathedral from the museum, PREPARE TO BE CONFUSED. it passes the cathedral and drives around some more and you will be confused and think it's taking you back to the museum. wait it out and it'll circle around. ruined everyone's mood, but hey, we got some expensive chocolate!

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    Museum Ludwig

    Museum Ludwig

    4.5(80 reviews)
    1.0 kmMartinsviertel

    I had a few hours before my flight and Museum Ludwig was the perfect activity to fill in that time…read more This place is massive (3 floors!), so wear your comfortable walking shoes as there is a giant staircase (elevators too of course). It's next to the main train station as well, so it's a great spot to burn time before a flight or train. I only had about 2 hours and it wasn't enough--give yourself the full afternoon or at least 3 hours! They offer a free service desk for jackets and purses. However, don't bring a large tote--they have a strict size limit and you'll have to leave it at the desk. Even if you aren't an "art person," the sheer variety here from Pop Art to Surrealism keeps it from feeling boring. Each room felt well-curated and combined with the high ceilings, there was an openness that allowed each art piece to breathe and have it's moment. Do not sleep on the gift shop. I found some nice trinkets for my desk and souvenirs for friends + family.

    Museum Ludwig is the most popular museum in Cologne on TripAdvisor and one of the top attractions…read moreoverall in the city, and for good reason. I stopped by on a Sunday evening for two hours before they closed. Ideally, you'd like to spend 3-4 hours here, especially if you do the audio guide. Museum Ludwig is Cologne's preeminent museum of contemporary art. You'll find works of art from pretty much every major artist who painted in this style. Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Paul Klee, Piet Mondrian, Rene Magritte, etc. It's a feast of riches so I'm only scratching the surface. Beyond the quality of the art, something else I care about at museums is how the exhibitions are laid out. Here, it's intuitive. It's pretty easy to go from room to room without worrying about missing something. Some museums aren't laid out in the best way logistically---Museum Ludwig is. There are three floors. Start at the top and then make your way down. Outside of the layout and the artwork, the final piece for me is comfort. You have that here, too. There's air conditioning which certainly is not a guarantee in Europe. You have free lockers. You have free WiFi. Well done all-around. If you're visiting Cologne, Museum Ludwig should definitely be part of your itinerary.

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    Praetorium - römischer Statthalterpalast - Sicht auf die Fassade (4. Jh. n. Chr.) aus Sicht des Rheins

    Praetorium - römischer Statthalterpalast

    4.3(14 reviews)
    0.8 kmMartinsviertel

    Interesting to see Roman ruins underneath a German city, but since Cologne was a provincial…read morecapital, there they are! This is an underground excavation of the governor's residence, and if you're a fan of ancient history then it's worth the €3,50. For that matter, even if you're not a huge history fan, it's a unique feature of Cologne and probably worth it. There is only one small room of displays, and they are almost all in German, but they appear to be quite professionally done. There is also a stretch of Roman sewer tunnel you can walk though; while interesting there aren't any displays or anything in it, it's just a long hallway. The ruins themselves are in a huge room with a walkway running around and through it. The signs in this area are in both German and English. Not someplace you should expect to spend hours, but if you like this stuff you should probably upgrade to the €10 ticket that includes admission to the Romisch Germanische Museum (next to the cathedral) that has a lot more displays.

    The praetorium was the residencs of the roman proconsul in Köln (…read moreCOLONIA CLAVDIA ARA AGRIPPINENSIVM). It was the military and civil administration department of the roman province "Niedergermanien". Today you can look at the ruins that are located under a house in the " Kleine Budengasse". Probably that is only interesting for people who are interested in roman history and/or archaeology. I think all other people can save the EUR 2,50 for the entry...

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    Römisch-Germanisches Museum

    Römisch-Germanisches Museum

    3.8(36 reviews)
    1.0 kmMartinsviertel

    By 50 AD Cologne was the largest Roman settlement north of the Alps with a population of 45,000…read more The Romans called it Colonia, Claudia Ara Agrippinensium (Colony of Claudius and Altar of the Agrippines). It was the massive Roman settlement that is the basis of the museum's collection. The first major find occurred in 1941 when while digging for an air raid shelter a large mosaic floor tile from a first century Roman Villa was discovered. It depicted the world of Dionysos (220/23). The find and other artifacts found represents the basis of the museums collection. Other notable objects are the reconstructed sepulcher of legionnaire Lucius Publicus (40 AD), the largest collection of Roman glass vessels and a unique collection of Roman and Medieval jewelry. The museum has three floors for viewing and countless objects. The Adult admission price is 9 Euros. Large bags are checked at the front desk. No credit cards are accepted. Some English translations and no English audio. the Cologne Welcome Card gets you a 20% discount. It's open Tues-Sundays 10-5. It's rather old school in the way objects are displayed with limited interaction and technology but the objects are well lit and there is much natural sunlight. I was impressed by the collection itself.

    One of my all-time favorite museums!…read more After my first visit 6 years ago and then later while I studied in Cologne 4 years ago, the Romisch-Germanisches Museum came to feel like a home, connecting and emphasizing years of study at university in the US and bringing the culture and art of the Romans to life again. It highlights the history of Cologne as a "colonia" of Rome under the early emperors (from which its name derives) and its transition into Late Antiquity. The highlights of any visit are the in situ mosaic of Bacchus and funerary monument of Publicius, around which the museum is constructed and centers. Thanks to this set-up, you can view the mosaic from multiple levels and angles, taking it in in all its glory. The rest of the museum tour and collection is arrayed on a few floors and allows you to get up close and personal with the statues, busts, and other artifacts. Unless you're working on an archaeological site, this is the closest you'll get to such objects. I have loved every visit here and will definitely be back when I can!

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    Priapos im Mantel mit Fruchtkorb & Fruchtkranz im Haar, Bronze, 2./3. Jh. n. Chr.

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    Wallraf-Richartz Museum

    Wallraf-Richartz Museum

    4.3(24 reviews)
    0.7 kmMartinsviertel

    One of my favorite parts about exploring Europe is the large number of awesome museums…read more Wallraf-Richartz Museum is no different. Located in Cologne, I spent a good three hours or so exploring this museum of fine arts. When it comes to museums, I look for several different things, and Wallraf delivered on all fronts. Logistics: museums are typically large. There's a lot to see. I like when a museum is easy to navigate. Where you don't have to use a lot of brainpower to make sure that you don't miss anything. In addition to a map of the museums, the way the museum is laid out makes a difference. It adds to my comfort, along with A/C which you have here. And which is by no means guaranteed in Germany. More importantly, the artwork. Wallraf has an impressive collection of international art spanning various periods and styles including French impressionism, pointillism, and much, much more. You'll find paintings by Monet, Rembrandt, and many other famous artists. I've been lucky enough to learn a lot about art history since I was a kid. I know I'm at a good museum when I'm snapping pictures left and right. This is what happened here. Wallraf-Richartz Museum is one of the top attractions on TripAdvisor in Cologne. Don't miss it when visiting!

    This seems to the the museum where you find the not so modern art - that is the art that doesn't…read moreconsist of weird paintings and sculptures but rather the more traditional works. The museum is set on three levels, with the upper levels having the older works and the lower levels having the newer works. I do admit that I liked the museum, but it didn't come across as great as some of the other museums that I visited. However, there was a pretty decent selection of art from across the centries, and it was an enjoyable visit. Also, it isn't that huge so you can complete it in an hour or so, depending on how fast you breeze through the rooms.

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    Kölner Dom

    Kölner Dom

    4.7(535 reviews)
    1.0 kmMartinsviertel

    Seeing Cologne Cathedral, it is impossible to not be impressed. The exterior is so intricate &…read moredecorative. I could see this structure at one time being the tallest in all of Europe. I walked into the cathedral with the flow of crowds to stand in the perimeter while listening to parts of the Christmas Day church service. Later in the day, I returned to walk through the church. It's huge inside. There are many triptychs, beautiful stained glass windows and ornate pieces. This church is a must see on a trip to Germany! Visiting Cologne at Christmas time also has the bonus of holiday markets!

    First visited the cathedral on May 24, 2024 during our Basel to Amsterdam Viking River Cruise. Had…read moreonly a few hours in the city, and it was cold and rainy. Came back on June 22, 2025 during our Grand European Viking River Cruise. Wife and I went in briefly, wearing long pants, to meet the dress code requirements. This despite temperatures in the 90s during the great heat wave of 2025. In my younger days I would have tried taking the 533 steps to the top of the Cathedral tower, but wife was in no shape to do that. Our boat docked about 1.5 miles north of the Cathedral. We got a new vantage point to view the Cathedral at night from the river. Sailed past the lighted Hohenzollern bridge at 10:20pm with the Cathedral in the background. The new lighting done to save energy barely could be seen, compared to the old lighting which lit up the sky. Undoubtably I was the only person wearing a Hawaii hat visiting the cathedral that day.

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