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Rheinauhafen
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
The main landmark of this district, the Crane Houses, tower over the Rhine and the little marina and are definitely worth a picture. So get your cameras ready!
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Rheinauhafen, Cologne's premier urban regeneration project and a stunning showcase of 21st-century architecture. Stretching for over two kilometers along the Rhine, this district was once a bustling commercial…
Listen in the app2The Malakoff Tower and Prussian Fortifications
We start our journey at the northern entrance of the harbor, where the Malakoff Tower stands as a rugged reminder of Cologne's military past. Built between 1848 and 1858, this tower was part of the Prussian fortifications along…
Listen in the app3The Imhoff-Schokoladenmuseum: A Modern Landmark
Just a few steps from the Malakoff Tower is one of Cologne's most popular attractions: the Imhoff-Schokoladenmuseum, or Chocolate Museum. Opened in 1993 by Hans Imhoff, it is housed in a spectacular building that looks like a…
Listen in the app4The German Sport & Olympia Museum
Continuing south, we find the German Sport & Olympia Museum, housed in the beautifully restored 'Zollhalle 10'—the former main customs hall of the port. Built between 1897 and 1901, this building was originally where duties were…
Listen in the app5The Kranhäuser: Icons of the New Cologne
Now we reach the architectural climax of the Rheinauhafen: the three 'Kranhäuser' or Crane Houses. Built between 2006 and 2010, these three nearly identical buildings stand approximately 60 meters tall. …
Listen in the app6Europe's Longest Underground Garage
A fascinating but often overlooked feature of the Rheinauhafen is located entirely beneath your feet. To keep the promenade car-free and aesthetically clean, the entire district is built over one of Europe's longest underground…
Listen in the app7The 'Siebengebirge' and Adaptive Reuse
Toward the southern end of the harbor, we find a sequence of renovated historical warehouses known as the 'Siebengebirge' or Seven Mountains. This nickname comes from the seven peaked gables of the buildings, which are meant to…
Listen in the app8The Jachthafen and the South Bridge
Our journey concludes at the southern end of the Rheinauhafen, where the district meets the 'Jachthafen' or yacht harbor. This sheltered marina provides a home for hundreds of leisure boats and yachts, adding a distinctly…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Rheinauhafen, reflect on the remarkable transformation we have witnessed. This district has successfully transitioned from a functional industrial port to a world-class example of urban renewal. …
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What is Rheinauhafen?
Rheinauhafen is a place in North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 50.9293, 6.9646 |
| Last updated |
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