German Sports and Olympic Museum, Cologne
If you are a sports fan, then it is time to visit the famed German sports and Olympics museum in Cologne. Spanning an area of 2000 square meters, this museum’s exhibit area reflects the essence of pure sports. Enjoying the distinction of being Germany‘s national museum, it is located in the port of Rheinau. Enter this museum and you will be struck by the exquisite blend of original objects, modern technology and historical atmosphere of the old customs and storage hall of the port.
The German sports and Olympic museum is the youngest museum in Cathedral city. Visitors are offered a fascinating insight into the history of sports and its transformation to the present form. You will be taken on a journey through time to the very root of modern sports. Your journey will span decades of sports development starting from the Greek athletics 2500 years ago, the English sports and the German gymnastics movement right up to the modern athletics and other professional sports. Relive some of the most exciting and outstanding sporting events of the last two hundred years at this museum. A lot of attention is given to the 1936 Berlin Olympics and the 1972 Munich Olympics. You will also find a rich collection of traditional and modern sporting collections such as documents, medals, game and sports equipment, clothing, graphics, art posters and sports prizes.
Why You Should Visit:
Sports fans will find many interesting memorabilia from just about every sport, as well as a few interactive things to do.
If you want to know some cool facts about sports/Olympics, go for it, as nearly everything is translated into English.
Tip:
There is a football pitch, as well as tennis and basketball courts on the roof overlooking Köln Cathedral. There is a really nice cafe, too.
The German sports and Olympic museum is the youngest museum in Cathedral city. Visitors are offered a fascinating insight into the history of sports and its transformation to the present form. You will be taken on a journey through time to the very root of modern sports. Your journey will span decades of sports development starting from the Greek athletics 2500 years ago, the English sports and the German gymnastics movement right up to the modern athletics and other professional sports. Relive some of the most exciting and outstanding sporting events of the last two hundred years at this museum. A lot of attention is given to the 1936 Berlin Olympics and the 1972 Munich Olympics. You will also find a rich collection of traditional and modern sporting collections such as documents, medals, game and sports equipment, clothing, graphics, art posters and sports prizes.
Why You Should Visit:
Sports fans will find many interesting memorabilia from just about every sport, as well as a few interactive things to do.
If you want to know some cool facts about sports/Olympics, go for it, as nearly everything is translated into English.
Tip:
There is a football pitch, as well as tennis and basketball courts on the roof overlooking Köln Cathedral. There is a really nice cafe, too.
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Sight Name: German Sports and Olympic Museum
Sight Location: Cologne, Germany (See walking tours in Cologne)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Cologne, Germany (See walking tours in Cologne)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Cologne, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Cologne
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cologne is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Cologne Introduction Walking Tour
Cologne is one of Germany's oldest cities. It was founded as a Roman settlement on the Rhine in the first century, then known as the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium.
The name came from Agrippina the Younger, wife of Roman Emperor Claudius. She came from the area and petitioned the emperor to raise the status of her home to a Colonia--a city under Roman law. During the Roman period, it... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
The name came from Agrippina the Younger, wife of Roman Emperor Claudius. She came from the area and petitioned the emperor to raise the status of her home to a Colonia--a city under Roman law. During the Roman period, it... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
Cologne's Architectural Landmarks Walking Tour
Around 75% of Cologne was destroyed by Allied bombing during World War II. Following such devastation, it meant that most of what was built immediately after the war came from the so-called “As quickly and cheaply as possible” school of architecture. Eventually, as the things settled, the architects were given the chance to build something that would really stand out.
Decades later, the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Decades later, the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Cologne's Historical Churches Walking Tour
The beautiful and historically rich city of Cologne has been around for over 2,000 years. For centuries, it has been regarded as a very important religious center.
The Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral), one of its biggest attractions, is renowned as a symbol of Christianity and “a masterpiece of exceptional intrinsic value” (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The twelve Romanesque churches of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
The Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral), one of its biggest attractions, is renowned as a symbol of Christianity and “a masterpiece of exceptional intrinsic value” (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The twelve Romanesque churches of... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Beer House Walking Tour
In Cologne they say, "Kölsch is the only language you can drink." Brewed only here and nowhere else, Kölsch – a light beer, slightly bitter, bright yellow in color, and made of top-fermented yeast – is forbidden for production in any other part of Germany.
Each licensed brewery in the city makes its own variation of Kölsch, served traditionally in a tall, thin, cylindrical... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Each licensed brewery in the city makes its own variation of Kölsch, served traditionally in a tall, thin, cylindrical... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Cologne Shopping Tour
Calling the shops, whilst in Cologne, is the thing you definitely should not miss! One of the most popular shopping destinations in Germany, this “cathedral” city abounds in malls, designer stores and various national and international brand outlets fit to impress anyone and let you shop till you drop! Some people even make special trips to Cologne just to stroll and buy things to their... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles