Discover the Charm of Rheinauhafen

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in Cologne city center, start at the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom). Head south toward the Hohe Straße shopping street. Continue straight until you reach the banks of the Rhine River. Once you arrive at the river, turn right and walk along the promenade. Continue walking for about 15-20 minutes until you see the modern architecture of Rheinauhafen on your left. You will pass by several cafes and restaurants along the way, making it a pleasant walk.

• Tram

  From the Cologne Cathedral, walk to the nearby 'Dom/Hauptbahnhof' tram stop. Take tram line 5 toward 'Sülz' or tram line 16 toward 'Bocklemünd' and get off at 'Heumarkt' station after 2 stops. Once you exit the tram, head south toward the Rhine River. You will see signs directing you to Rheinauhafen. It's a short 10-minute walk from the tram stop.

• Bus

  From the Cologne Cathedral, walk to the 'Dom/Hauptbahnhof' bus stop. Take bus line 132 toward 'Lindenthal' and get off at 'Rheinauhafen' after 3 stops. You will arrive directly at the Rheinauhafen area, where you can explore the waterfront and its attractions.

• Bike

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike from one of the many bike-sharing services available in the city. Start at the Cologne Cathedral and head south toward the Rhine River. Follow the bike path along the river for about 15 minutes until you reach Rheinauhafen. There are bike racks available for parking once you arrive.