10 Best Photo Spots of Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany

           Cologne is a small city located in the west of Germany. It has a plain landscape divided the land into two riverside banks by the Rhine River, the main river of the city. Cologne has not only splendid natural scenery but also the great and outstanding architecture of city’s landmarks like the Cologne Cathedral which has the high towers among the color of sky in each time of the day, and the Hohenzollern Bridge across the Rhine River connecting two riverbanks together. These create a relaxed atmosphere for sightseeing. Besides, this city has many locations for taking the best shots of the attractive views, and Palanla.com would like to share the 10 best photo spots of the popular landmarks in Cologne for everyone who loves travelling and photography as follows;

Map of 10 Best Photo Spots of Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany

1. The riverside walkway near The View Cologne Building

           This photography spot is located on the riverside walkway near The View Cologne Building where is away from the Hohenzollern Bridge’s foot to the north around 200 meters. From here, it is also next to one of boat docks on the Rhine River bank, so we can capture the sightseeing boat when it comes closer, along with the view of Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge in the far distance. 

GPS Coordinates : 50°56'34.8"N 6°58'08.1"E

           From the location of photo 1, we will get a little closer to the Hohenzollern Bridge in order to take the photo of the Cologne Cathedral and the Hohenzollern Bridge in the nearer sight. Moreover, we can get the photo which can tell more stories on the traffic of the riverbank city, if we can wait for the shot while the trains are crossing the bridge together with the boats are sailing under it. 

Recommended Time : - In the morning, the dawn light will shine on the Cologne Cathedral where located on the west, so we can get the picture of the cathedral in the warm sunlight.

                                      - The sunset time, we can get the picture of cathedral with the background of the evening sky and orange shade light reflecting on the landmarks.

GPS Coordinates : 50°56'33.3"N 6°58'07.5"E

2. Equestrian Statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I next to the Hohenzollern Bridge

           The Equestrian Statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I is located between the Hohenzollern Bridge’s foot and the Hyatt Regency Cologne Hotel. For the photography spot, the position of the Equestrian Statue will be on our front left, so we can shoot the photo of Cologne Cathedral where located on the opposite side together with the Hohenzollern Bridge and Equestrian Statue.

Recommended Time : After sunset because the decorative lights on the landmarks make the beautiful view of the city at night.

GPS coordinates : 50°56'28.1"N 6°58'08.7"E

           From the photography spot of the photo 1, we have to walk straight to the riverside retaining wall in front of us just a few steps, and the position of the Equestrian Statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I will be behind us. At this spot, not only we can get the picture of the Cologne Cathedral and the Hohenzollern Bridge, but also the reflection of the decorative lights on the surface of the Rhine River, and the view of the Great St. Martin Church where located near the cathedral.

GPS coordinates : 50°56'28.0"N 6°58'07.1"E

3. The riverside walkway in front of Hyatt Regency Cologne Hotel 

           From the riverside walkway in front of the Hyatt Regency Cologne Hotel, we will get the photo of the Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge, and also the riverside garden in the opposite side together with the sightseeing boats passing by in the daytime.

GPS coordinates : 50°56'25.6"N 6°58'05.9"E

           From the same photography spot as the photo 1, but at different time, we will take the photo in the twilight. With the Cologne Cathedral’s decorative light, and the reflections of the street lights on Hohenzollern Bridge’s steel roofs and on the surface of the Rhine River, we can get the charming view of the city’s landmarks.

GPS coordinates : 50°56'25.6"N 6°58'05.9"E

4. Hyatt Regency Cologne Hotel (from the-forth-floor room)

           If you stay at this hotel, you will get a room with the splendid view, and also an impressive and private photo spot. From inside the room on the 4th floor, we can get the picture of the Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge clearly, especially if we take the photo in the morning, the sunlight will shine on both landmarks.

GPS coordinates : 50°56'25.6"N 6°58'10.3"E

           From the same photography spot as the photo 1, if we take the picture in the daytime, we will get the view of the Cologne Cathedral, Hohenzollern Bridge and the Rhine River filled with the boats floating on that make the vivid photo.

GPS coordinates : 50°56'25.6"N 6°58'10.3"E

5. Cologne Triangle (on the rooftop) 

           On the rooftop of the Cologne Triangle while the sun is about to set, by facing west to the Rhine River, we will get the attractive bird-eye view of Cologne City with the grand Cologne Cathedral among the twilight sky, and the Hohenzollern Bridge across the Rhine River below. We also get the picture of the Musical Dome located on the right of the bridge and the Colonius Broadcasting Tower located in the far distance in the frame.

Recommended Time : After 16:00, during the sunset time onwards 

GPS coordinates : 50°56'25.2"N 6°58'17.8"E

           From the same photography spot as the photo 1, during the period of the evening twilight time, we can take the photo of the Cologne Cathedral in the bright green glow from the decorative lights among the glittering lights of buildings surrounded, and the Rhine River with reflections on the water surface from electric lighting on the Hohenzollern Bridge, riverside buildings and floating boats. These compositions make the scenery of Cologne City so gorgeous and fascinating.

Recommended Time : After 17:00, during the sunset time onwards 

GPS coordinates : 50°56'25.2"N 6°58'17.8"E

6. The riverside walkway near Alt St. Heribert Church 

           This photography spot is away from the Hohenzollern Bridge about 350 meters, almost close to the Duetzer Bridge. We will stand at the riverside walkway in front of the Alt St. Heribert Church and Oasis Restaurant, and face northwest. From this area at night, we can take the photo of the shining landmarks like the Cologne Cathedral, Great St. Martin Church and Hohenzollern Bridge including the riverside city illuminated by building lights which also reflecting on the Rhine River’s surface.

Recommended Time : After 17:00, during the sunset time onwards 

GPS coordinates : 50°56'15.6"N 6°58'06.0"E

7. The pedestrian walkway heading towards Cologne Cathedral after walking across the Hohenzollern Bridge

           After walking across the Hohenzollern Bridge, we will see the Equestrian Statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II on our left, and then walk straight just a few steps, we will arrive at the pedestrian walkway heading towards Cologne Cathedral. From this area we can take the photo of the magnificent and shining Cologne Cathedral against the dark blue sky at night.

Recommended Time : After 17:00, during the sunset time onwards 

GPS coordinates : 50°56'28.5"N 6°57'43.8"E

           From the photography spot of the photo 1, we will head towards about 70 meters to arrive at the Heinrich-Böll-Platz, the square in front of the Museum Ludwig. From this area, we can take the photo of the Cologne Cathedral in the nearer perspective.

GPS coordinates : 50°56'27.8"N 6°57'40.2"E

8. Rhine Garden near the Hohenzollern Bridge

           This photography spot is in the Rhine Garden, the riverside garden near the Hohenzollern Bridge. From the Heinrich-Böll-Platz, the square in front of the Museum Ludwig, we will turn back and walk downstairs directly to the park next to the riverside. From this area, we can take the photo of the Cologne Cathedral among the natural landscape surrounded by trees, lawns and the blue sky.

Recommended Time : During the daytime of summer till autumn and before winter, in order to see the greenery of trees and yard under the natural light.

GPS coordinates : 50°56'26.9"N 6°57'45.2"E

           From the same location as photo 1, we can take the photo of the great Cologne Cathedral situated behind, and capture the details of the lawn with autumn leaves during the approaching winter. Not only having beautiful natural composition, but also getting the photo that can convey the moment at the time taking photo as well.

Recommended Time : During the daytime of summer till autumn and before winter, in order to see the greenery of trees and yard under the natural light.

GPS coordinates : 50°56'26.9"N 6°57'45.2"E

9. Cologne Cathedral (the front side)

           This photography spot is in front of the Cologne Cathedral’s towers, about fifty meters away from the main entrance. From this location, we can get the view of the entire high towers and outstanding details of the Gothic architecture.  

Recommended Time : After sunset, we will get the good shot of the bright cathedral from decorative lights.

GPS Coordinates : 50°56'28.4"N 6°57'22.9"E

10. Cologne Cathedral (the back side)

           The location for taking this picture is on the walkway behind the Cologne Cathedral. We will stand in the middle of the cathedral and behind a light pole on the walkway, in order to capture the whole of ancient and magnificent Gothic architecture.

GPS Coordinates : 50°56'28.7"N 6°57'34.1"E

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