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Groß St. Martin

A sight in Altstadt, Cologne, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes.

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Groß St. Martin in Altstadt, Cologne
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Why go

Romanesque church whose square crossing tower rises over the gabled houses of the Rhine riverfront.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Cologne, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Heinzels Wintermärchen and Früh am Dom. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Altstadt
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Cologne, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Heinzels Wintermärchen

    Old-town market on the Alter Markt and Heumarkt themed on Cologne's Heinzelmännchen, with an ice rink on the Heumarkt.

    Activity · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Früh am Dom

    Big traditional brewhouse beside the cathedral pouring Früh Kölsch, with hearty Rhineland plates.

    Drinks · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Cologne Cathedral

    Gothic cathedral with 157-metre twin spires and the gilded Shrine of the Three Kings behind the altar.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom

    Red-roofed stalls on the Roncalliplatz under a canopy of lights, directly below the cathedral's west front.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Hohenzollernbrücke

    Railway bridge over the Rhine with a footpath hung with love locks, looking straight at the cathedral.

    Activity · 0.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Excelsior Hotel Ernst

    Grand hotel from 1863 facing the cathedral square, a few steps from the market and the station.

    Stay · 0.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Groß St. Martin is a stop on our Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Cologne run from 5°C in January to 25°C in July; August is usually the wettest month.

Modelled monthly averages for Cologne from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Cologne weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
50.93860, 6.96180
Destination
Cologne, Germany

Groß St. Martin: quick answers

How much time do you need at Groß St. Martin?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Groß St. Martin. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

Is Groß St. Martin free?

Yes, we list Groß St. Martin as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Groß St. Martin?

Groß St. Martin appears on Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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