The Agrippabad offers a vibrant aquatic experience in the heart of Cologne, near Neumarkt. Loved by sports enthusiasts and families, it features an 82-foot (25-meter) sports pool, slides, a 33-foot (10-meter) diving tower, and a kiddie paddling pool. With indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, and a fitness area, it's a haven for water lovers of all ages and skills.
Considered the best-preserved medieval monastery north of the Alps, Maulbronn Monastery (Kloster Maulbronn) has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. Comprising a mix of architectural styles—and home to an array of buildings, exhibition areas, and artworks and artifacts—it’s a popular stop for history and architecture buffs.
Spread out over 74 acres (30 hectares) and home to hundreds of animals, ZOOM Erlebniswelt offers a variety of educational activities. In addition, the zoo spearheads important conservation efforts such as the breeding of several protected species.
Located right in the Old Town (Altstadt), the Hard Rock Cafe Cologne is the city’s local outpost of the ever-popular rock ‘n’ roll-themed international restaurant chain. Open since 2003, the venue attracts a mix of visitors and locals with its indulgent, American-inspired food and drink; live music performances; and musical memorabilia.
