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Rheinseilbahn

Riehler Strasse 180, 50735 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
+49 0221 547-4184
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Ranked #13 of 57 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Transportation
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Johannesburg
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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The trip over the river was fun especially over the thermal baths where there appeared to be a lot of naked people below! More

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Novosibirsk, Russia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Since i'm a bit afraid of height i was a bit nervous but all was good and view worthed it. I would certainly recommend to look at Rhein from above and enjoy the sight More

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Humacao, Puerto Rico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Nice short trip crossing the Rhine. Good to relax and enjoy the view. We did it from Claudius Therme side to the Zoo side. There were no lines, no wait. When we arrive to the zoo station we made a line to pay the ride( 5 minutes), there was only one cashier to attend the people going and coming. There... More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This is a cable car over the Rhein river. It gives a nice view of the city (if you are not afraid with the heights). It is a bit expensive (12 euros for a family with two children, one way; there is some reduction for roundtrip). More

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Dusseldorf, Germany
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We used the cable car to cross the Rhine from the ClaudiusTherme / Park - using the free parking under the bridge - to the Zoo on the opposite river bank. We bought a return ticket which allowed us to "jump" the long queue on the return journey. The return journey ticket was € 6,50 (March 2012). It isn't a... More

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Gouda, The Netherlands
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Very short ride over the river, would only recommend if you have kids along More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Very cool thing to do in summer if you dare. Small carriages, if you're very much affraid of heigts, don't do More

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a Dutch vieuw frm Spain
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

all you need is a bit good weather for a nice long comfortable ride- for all ages and YES handicapped too More

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Belgrade
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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Not expensive, and an amazing view! You can go visit the park or the thermal spa in between rides. Definitely worth a visit. More

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Barcelona, Spain
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91 reviews 91 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2011
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the rheinseilbahn is great, but i would wait for good weather, since otherwise the view is not even half as nice. it goes over the river rhine and gives you a great look on the cologne skyline (mainly the cathedrale). you can choose to take a return ticket (6 euro for adults) or a one way ticket (3 or 4... More

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