What to do in North Rhine-Westphalia

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Münster-Highlights-Tour with Rickshaw-Guide

NZ$44
per adult
Münster-Highlights-Tour with Rickshaw-Guide
Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

NZ$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Düsseldorf: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket
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Street Art Tour Köln Ehrenfeld

NZ$54
per adult
Street Art Tour Köln Ehrenfeld
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise

Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour

NZ$47
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Cologne: Top Sights Rhine River Cruise - Skyline Tour
Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine

NZ$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Düsseldorf: City Sightseeing Cruise on the Rhine
Walking tour of Cologne: The essential and unmissable

Walking tour of Cologne: The essential and unmissable

NZ$6
per adult
Walking tour of Cologne: The essential and unmissable
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Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts

NZ$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cologne: KölnCard with Discounts
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Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne

NZ$32
per adult
Cologne: Histories & Typical Cologne
Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket

Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$18
per adult
Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket
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Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket

Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket

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Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour

Wiesbaden’s Roman Baths and Kaiser Spas: A Self-Guided Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
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Price is NZ$14 per adult
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Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket

Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket

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The Dark Side of the Dom Tour

The Dark Side of the Dom Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
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Price is NZ$24 per adult
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KölnCard - City Pass

KölnCard - City Pass

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Stadtmitte

Travellers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Duesseldorf Opera House.

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Old Town Cologne

Cologne Cathedral and Wallraf-Richartz Museum 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.

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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.

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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 Hohe Strasse, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Düsseldorf Old Town

Shopping, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Duesseldorf City Hall are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.

 

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Day trip destinations from North Rhine-Westphalia

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Cologne

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Dortmund

A modern building with glass windows and a landscaped garden with colorful sculptures.

Enschede

A modern building with a unique geometric facade and illuminated panels.

Münster

A pedestrian street lined with shops and decorated with international flags.

Paderborn

A cobblestone square with historic buildings, a tower, and a modern building.

Siegen

A steel bridge spanning a river, surrounded by autumn-colored forest.

Solingen

A modern glass building with a green roof and a ramp leading up to it.

Wuppertal

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