Rheinauhafen, Modern waterfront district in Altstadt-Süd, Cologne, Germany.
Rheinauhafen extends 2.25 kilometers along the Rhine River and features contemporary architecture, museums, restaurants, and residential spaces within a transformed former industrial port area.
Originally opened in 1898 as Cologne's primary commercial port, Rheinauhafen served as a strategic logistics hub for cargo shipping and trade activities until the mid-20th century.
The district houses the Chocolate Museum, German Sport & Olympic Museum, and numerous art galleries that host rotating exhibitions featuring national and international artists throughout the year.
Access is provided via tram lines 15 and 16 at Ubierring or Schönhauser Straße stops, with underground parking accommodating 1,400 vehicles available for visitors and residents.
Three distinctive Kranhaus buildings designed to resemble port cranes dominate the skyline, with one featuring the Ox & Klee restaurant positioned at its middle level.
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