Surroundings of Cologne Cathedral, Pedestrian area at Cologne Cathedral, Germany.
The open space surrounding Cologne Cathedral contains multiple cafes, restaurants, and shops positioned along stone-paved walkways near the central station.
The pedestrian zone developed gradually after World War II reconstruction efforts, transforming from vehicle-filled streets into a dedicated space for pedestrians by 1970.
Street musicians perform classical and contemporary pieces throughout the area while visitors photograph the cathedral's Gothic architecture against the city backdrop.
The zone connects directly to Cologne Central Station and provides access to multiple underground parking facilities within 500 meters of the cathedral.
During December, this area transforms into one of Germany's largest Christmas markets, with hundreds of wooden stalls extending from the cathedral to the Rhine River.
Location: Cologne
GPS coordinates: 50.94080,6.95699
Latest update: March 18, 2025 08:16
Cologne Cathedral
115 m
Petersglocke
33 m
Cathedral Window
86 m
Romano-Germanic Museum
139 m
Bells of Cologne Cathedral
38 m
Crossing tower of Cologne Cathedral
99 m
Excelsior Hotel Ernst
90 m
Funkhaus Wallrafplatz
86 m
Dom-Hotel
112 m
Dionysosmosaik
117 m
Finials of Cologne Cathedral
70 m
Organs of Cologne Cathedral
99 m
Blau-Gold-Haus
19 m
Bayernfenster
52 m
Hacht
43 m
Domforum
49 m
Pfaffenpforte
75 m
Statue of St. Christophorus in Cologne Cathedral
98 m
Taubenbrunnen
59 m
Jüngeres Bibelfenster
52 m
Heinzelmännchenbrunnen
101 m
Gaea II
100 m
Columne pro Caelo
104 m
Petrusbrunnen
61 m
Domfontäne
34 m
Kurienhaus
138 m
Nave organ of the Cologne Cathedral (Klais 1998)
90 m
Transept organ of the Cologne Cathedral (Klais 1948/1956)
119 mReviews
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