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Cologne Cable Car

Cologne’s cable car crosses the Rhine between the zoo side and Rheinpark, offering a moving view of the river and cathedral skyline.

Cologne Cable Car

Why go

The short aerial journey turns a transfer between two green areas into a viewpoint in its own right. Looking back toward the old town from above the water gives a different sense of the river’s width and the cathedral’s position in the skyline.

What to look for

  • The cabins carry visitors above the Rhine between opposite banks.
  • The crossing frames the cathedral and riverside from a moving aerial perspective.

Useful to know

  • Choose which bank you want to continue exploring before boarding.
  • Because the ride is weather-dependent, check the operator’s current service before building a route around the crossing.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Outdoor visit · 20–35 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

Opening information

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Europe/Berlin · Oct 3, 2026 / Oct 10, 2026

Monday
10:00–18:00
Tuesday
10:00–18:00
Wednesday
10:00–18:00
Thursday
10:00–18:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
10:00–18:00
Sunday
10:00–18:00
Official visitor information

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

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