North Rhine-Westphalia attractions

The Chocolate Museum Cologne is located in the Rheinauhafen. It takes visitors through the cultural history of chocolate, on a tour across 4,000 m2 of exhibition space.

SEA LIFE Oberhausen is one of the biggest and best aquariums in Germany, with over 5,000 incredible marine creatures across 17 replicated ecosystems. Visitors to SEA LIFE Oberhausen can go nose-to-glass with amazing sea animals from around the world. There are bottom-feeding sharks and cave-dwelling axolotls. See small-clawed otters and spiny starfish, and don't forget to visit the electric eels and piranhas – not in the touch pool, thankfully!

SEA LIFE Königswinter is home to marine life from around the world. When you step inside, expect to see tanks that have been designed to recreate even the most tropical waters. Alongside coral fish you'd expect to find in the Pacific, you'll also find fish native to the Rhine like the European eel. Make sure to roll up your sleeves during your visit, there's a touch tank too!

The Farina Fragrance Museum is a museum in Cologne, devoted to the long and fascinating history of Eau de Cologne. Visitors can discover how perfume is made through interactive tours, and trace the evolution of fragrance development over the centuries.

The Fußballmuseum Dortmund is the national museum for German football. It was opened on 23 October 2015, after an international architecture competition to design the building. The museum is home to a holographic 3D cinema, and World Cup winners coach commemorating the Germans' success at the 2014 World Cup, along with an indoor football pitch, a trophy room, and more.

TimeRide Cologne is a virtual-reality attraction located in Cologne's Innenstadt. It can be found close to the Great St. Martin Church, Cologne.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen has enough LEGO to go around – there are over 4 million of the brightly colored bricks all under one roof here, so they're not about to run out! With tonnes of rides, games, and interactive attractions, it's a playground of creativity and fun – perfect for kids of all ages, and grown-ups who are still very much in touch with their inner child.

Located in the heart of historic Cologne, the buzzing Hard Rock Cafe Cologne brings rock n roll memorabilia and banging tunes to locals and travelers alike! This is a family-friendly, fun and unique experience you won’t forget, especially for music fans. The cafe is easy to get to, in a walkable area just six minutes from the famous Cologne Cathedral. Coming hungry from the airport? It's just 16 minutes by car! Take a seat, relax, and check out the legends on the walls, with music memorabilia including Elvis Presley’s sunglasses, bass guitars used by KISS, and Jimi Hendrix's vest.