CologneFree things to do in Cologne
111 places in Cologne you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free museums & galleries in Cologne
- Deutsches TanzarchivMon–Tue 14:00-19:00 · Thu–Sun 14:00-19:00
- GeomuseumWed 14:00-20:00
Free landmarks & monuments in Cologne
- Albertus Magnus
- Alexander Weinberg
- Alfred Weinberg
- Archaeological Zone / New "MiQua" Jewish Museum Building
- Atomwaffen abschaffen
- Auschwitz-Erlass
- Ball of fame
- David Ichenhäuser
- Denkmal für Deserteure und Opfer der NS-Militärjustiz
- Der Tauzieher
- Dionysosmosaik
- Düxer Bock
- Edith Stein
- Edith Stein
- Ehrenfelder Gruppe
- Ernst Ichenhäuser
- Ernst Jacob
- Ernst Weinberg
- Franz Keltenich
- Gedenken an NS-Messelager
- Gedenktafel KZ-Außenlager
- Genovevabrunnen
- Günther Schwarz
- Jahndenkmal
- Japanischer Garten
- Johanna Weinberg
- Jupp-Schmitz-Denkmal
Free parks & viewpoints in Cologne
- Alter Kalker Friedhof
- Am Ginsterpfad
- Am Godorfer Hafen
- Am Grünen Kuhweg
- Am Vogelacker
- Asbergplatz
- Baadenberger Senke, Stöckheimer See und Große Laache
- Bauerngarten Thurner Hof
- Beethovenpark
- Belvedere Ausblick
- Belvedere Felderblick
- Blücherpark
- Carl-Duisberg-Park
- Carola-Williams-Park
- Dellbrücker Heide
- De-Noel-Platz
- Flittarder Rheinaue
- Flora08:00-sunset
- Forstbotanischer Garten
- Friedenspark
- Fritz-Encke-Volkspark
- Groov
- Hansaplatz
- Helmholtzplatz
- Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park
- Humboldtpark
- Karl-Schwering-Platz
- Kiesgruben Meschenich
- Kiesgrubensee Gremberghoven
- Klettenbergpark
- Klingelpützpark
A further 51 free places in Cologne are in our data.
When museums in Germany open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Cologne
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Cologne, booking ahead skips the queue.
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked