Bergisch Gladbach Things to Do

This statue, built to honour King Friedrich Wilhelm III, turned out to be rather a two-edged sword. The form of the mounted statue was not considered kingly enough in court circles. The statue was unveiled in 1876 in spite of t... more

When the Hansa-Hochhaus was consecrated, the citizens of Hamburg could proudly state that it was the tallest building in Europe. Its height of 65 metres is of course less impressive today. This 17-storey edifice, built between... more

The Dischhaus was built in 1929-30 in the place of a hotel by Carl Damian Disch. Its arched shape is reminiscent of the bow of a large steam ship. This was the home of the Jewish cultural association during the Third Reich, and... more

The Hahnentor on Rudolfplatz is one of the three medieval gate-houses which remain standing from the city fortifications (built c. 1180-1220). In times gone by, this gate, with its two towers, was the entrance used by royal vis... more

Ever wondered what it is like behind the scenes of an airport, or the goings on before the aeroplane takes off? Then you should take the tour around Cologne Airport. The visitor centre in the Cologne/ Bonn airport will guide in... more

The Severinstor is the southernmost of the medieval city fortifications, which were built between 1180 and 1220. Nowadays, the Severinstorburg is the symbol of the southern district of Cologne and rooms in the gatehouse can be... more

Would you like to sit in comfort while a motorised ride takes you back to the time of Ancient Rome and to the former Roman governor's palace? In 1953, archaeologists uncovered the walls of the house in which the Roman consul on... more

The foremost personalities of the epoch were not uppermost in Anneliese Langenbach's mind when she designed the Frauenbrunnen. She was more interested in portraying the various nationalities that have resided in Cologne during... more

On Buttermarkt, the last diagonal street before the Rhein promenade, there are a row of splendid Patrician houses which are evidence of the former wealth of shop owners. The Delfter Haus at number 42 is the only house in the Go... more

The Kallendresser vom Alder Markt, a figure of fun who would do his "business" in the Regenrinne (Kalle) with his exposed behind hanging from the Haus zur Sonne. This house was located at the perimeter of the neutral territory... more