Cologne is very flat, so it's easy to get around by bike and the sights along the Rhine River are gorgeous and easily accessible from the seat of a bicycle. Cologne is improving the bicycle infrastructure a lot these days.

Cycle Paths/Routes:

Along the shore of the river Rhine. Through the greenbelt that surrounds the city completely. Over the bridges that connects both parts of the city.

Attractions/sights accessible by bicycle from the city centre:

Shore (>1km) Greenbelt (>1km) Old town (>1km) "Schäl sick" (2km) Palaces of Brühl (15km) City of Düsseldorf (40km) City of Bonn (30km)

Mayor's stance on cycling:

They are slowly improving the infrastructure for cyclists. They noticed that cycling in the city is the future of urban mobility.

Mainly Flat

Bicycle theft:

No problem if you have a good lock!

Cycling at night:

Most streets are well lit Read more about bicycles on public transport in Cologne

Take a guided bike tour in Cologne
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