Motorworld Köln, Transport museum and automotive center in Ossendorf, Germany
Motorworld Köln is a large complex on a former airport site with workshops, shops, restaurants, and exhibition spaces dedicated to automobiles. The grounds bring together different areas where both historic and modern vehicles are displayed and work on classic cars continues.
The site operated as an airport starting in 1911 and served aviation until 1995. After years without regular use, the grounds were transformed into an automotive center beginning in 2018.
The Michael Schumacher Private Collection is on permanent display here, drawing visitors from beyond Cologne. The site also hosts events and, from the 2025/2026 season, home games of the RheinStars Köln basketball team. Guided tours deepen the themes of the exhibitions on aviation and motoring history.
You can visit the grounds during the day with free access to outdoor areas and many exhibitions. Plan for several hours since there is plenty to see, and you can also stop to eat at the on-site restaurants.
An outdoor area called V8 Plaza functions as a marketplace where collectors and enthusiasts regularly buy and sell classic cars and sports vehicles. This gathering has its own energy and shows how active the collecting scene is in this region.
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