Buchforst
District of Cologne
in Cologne District of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.933 and 6.950 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 55' 59" and E 6° 56' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
German
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:51 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 8:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Germany in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Germany.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Germany. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Explore Buchforst

The district Buchforst of Cologne in Cologne District (North Rhine-Westphalia) with it's 7,177 inhabitants Buchforst is located in Germany about 295 mi west of Berlin, the country's capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Leverkusen, Bergisch Gladbach, Odenthal, Alfter and Bonn. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

16°C (62 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

14°C (58 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Leonardo

Address
2,7 mi
Waldecker Str. 11-15
51065 Köln
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BURNS Art Cologne

Address
2,1 mi
Adam-Stegerwald-Strasse 9
51063 Köln
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Stadtpalais

Address
1,5 mi
Deutz-Kalker-Strasse 52
50679 Köln
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dorint An der Messe

Address
1,6 mi
Deutz-Mülheimer-Str. 22-24
50679 Köln
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Radisson Blu

Address
1,7 mi
Messe Kreisel 3
50679 Köln
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Park Consul

Address
3,6 mi
Clevischer Ring 121
51063 Köln
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kaiser

Address
3,1 mi
Genovevastr. 10-14
51065 Köln
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Centro Hotel Ayun DELUXE

Address
2,1 mi
Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 184
51063 Köln
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ipartment Concrete

Address
3,2 mi
Clevischer Ring 41
51063 Köln
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 17:00
Weekend: 15:00 - 15:1


PhiLeRo Hotel Köln

Address
2,9 mi
Bennoplatz 2
51103 Köln
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lanxess Arena

Lanxess Arena (originally Kölnarena, German for Cologne Arena) is an indoor arena, in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The arena opened in 1998 and can accommodate 20,000 people. It is primarily used by VfL Gummersbach, Kölner Haie, and as a concert venue. The arena is spanned by a steel arch supporting the roof via steel cables. The height of the arch is 76 m and its weight is 480 tons.

Located at 50.9389, 6.98142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Sports venues completed in 1998, Indoor arenas in Germany, Indoor ice hockey venues in Germany, Basketball venues in Germany, Handball venues in Germany, Landmarks in Cologne, Buildings and structures in Cologne, Sport in Cologne, Convention centres in Germany, Sports venues in North Rhine-Westphalia

Mülheim, Cologne

Mülheim is a city district of Cologne in Germany and a formerly independent town (Mülheim am Rhein). Mülheim is located on the right bank of the Rhine opposite the old town of Cologne. The district borders Leverkusen to the north, Bergisch Gladbach to the east, the Cologne districts of Kalk and Innenstadt to the south. The river Rhine lies west of Mülheim, on the other riverbank lies the Cologne borough of Nippes.

Located at 50.9667, 7.01667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Mülheim, Cologne, Boroughs and quarters of Cologne, 1098 establishments

Mülheim Bridge, Cologne

The Mülheim Bridge (Mülheimer Brücke) in Cologne is a suspension bridge on the river Rhine in Western Germany. It has a main span of 315 metres. The bridge was originally completed in 1929 and rebuilt between 1949 and 1951, having been destroyed in 1944. It connects the city district Riehl on the west side of the river with Mülheim on the east side, after which the bridge is named.

Located at 50.9644, 6.99528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Cologne, Mülheim, Cologne, Suspension bridges in Germany, Road bridges in Germany, Bridges over the Rhine, Buildings and structures in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bridges completed in 1951

Rheinpark

The Rheinpark is a 40 hectare (0,4 km²) large urban park along the right bank of the River Rhine in Cologne, Germany. The park lies between the Cologne districts of Deutz and Mülheim and includes a beach club, an open air theater (the Tanzbrunnen) and a Roman Thermae styled public bath (the Claudius-Therme). It has been voted Germany's best park in 2007.

Located at 50.9492, 6.97556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Urban public parks, Parks in Germany, Visitor attractions in Cologne, Innenstadt, Cologne, Protected areas of North Rhine-Westphalia

Deutz, Cologne

Cologne-Deutz, often just Deutz, is an inner city part of Cologne, Germany and a formerly independent town. Lufthansa's headquarters are in Deutz.

Located at 50.9347, 6.98778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Innenstadt, Cologne, Boroughs and quarters of Cologne

Kalk, Cologne

Kalk is the Eighth city district or Stadtbezirk of Cologne, Germany. Kalk was merged into the city of Cologne in 1910, the district was formed in 1975. The district of Kalk borders with Mülheim to the North, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis to the East, the Cologne borough of Porz to the South and Deutz to the West.

Located at 50.9358, 7.0186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Kalk, Cologne, Boroughs and quarters of Cologne

Chemische Fabrik Kalk

Chemische Fabrik Kalk (CFK) (lit. Chemical Factory Kalk) was a German chemicals company based in Kalk, a city district of Cologne. The company was founded in 1858 as Chemische Fabrik Vorster & Grüneberg, Cöln by Julius Vorster and Hermann Julius Grüneberg and was renamed to Chemische Fabrik Kalk GmbH in 1892. At times the company was the second-largest German producer of soda ash and was with almost 2400 employees one of the largest employers in Cologne.

Located at 50.9408, 6.99583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Companies established in 1858, BASF, Chemical companies of Germany, Companies based in Cologne, Kalk, Cologne, Defunct companies of Germany

TÜV Rheinland

TÜV Rheinland is a global provider of technical, safety and certification services. Originally called the Dampfkessel-Überwachungs-Verein (Steam Boiler Inspectorate), TÜV Rheinland was founded in 1872 and has its headquarters in Cologne, Germany. Renamed the TÜV Rheinland (Technical Inspections Organization) group in 1936, it employs more than 12,000 people in 360 locations in 62 countries and generates annual revenues of € 1.1 billion (40% outside of Germany).

Located at 50.9242, 6.9925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Commercial laboratories, Companies based in Cologne, Companies established in 1872, German brands, Multinational companies headquartered in Germany, Product certification, Standards organizations

Cologne University of Applied Sciences

Cologne University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Köln) is a higher education institution in Cologne, Germany, established in 1971. It was created from a merger of numerous smaller colleges, the oldest of which was the Royal Provincial Trade School, founded in 1833, and renamed Trade College of the City of Cologne on 15 December 1879. The Cologne University of Applied Sciences is the largest university of Applied Sciences in Germany by number of students.

Located at 50.9347, 6.98778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1971, Education in Cologne, Innenstadt, Cologne, Universities and colleges in North Rhine-Westphalia

Köln-Mülheim station

Köln-Mülheim is a railway station situated at Mülheim, Cologne in western Germany. It is served by several regional trains, the S6 and S11 lines of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn and the 13 and 18 lines of Cologne Stadtbahn.

Located at 50.9587, 7.0137 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, S6 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), S11 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Railway stations in Cologne, Mülheim, Cologne, Railway stations opened in 1874, Cologne KVB stations, Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations

Köln-Buchforst station

Köln-Buchforst is a railway station situated at Buchforst, Cologne in western Germany. It is served by the S6 and S11 lines of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn.

Located at 50.9535, 7.00433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations, S6 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), S11 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Railway stations in Cologne, Mülheim, Cologne

Köln-Trimbornstraße station

Köln-Trimbornstraße is a railway station situated at Kalk, Cologne in western Germany. It is served by the S12 and S13 lines of the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn. The KVB light rail station of Kalk Post is located within 200m walking distance from here.

Located at 50.9356, 6.99728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, S12 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), S13 (Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn), Railway stations in Cologne, Kalk, Cologne, Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn stations

Sporthalle (Cologne)

Sporthalle was an indoor arena in Cologne, Germany. It was primarily used for basketball and other indoor sporting events until it closed due to the larger Lanxess Arena opening. The arena held 8,000 spectators and opened in 1958. While it was opened it hosted the 1982 European Champions Cup final and was the regular home venue for BSC Saturn Köln basketball team.

Located at 50.9459, 6.97956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Germany, Defunct indoor arenas, Defunct basketball venues, Sport in Cologne, Defunct sports venues in Germany, Sports venues in North Rhine-Westphalia

Kalk Kapelle (KVB)

Kalk Kapelle is an underground station on the Cologne Stadtbahn lines 1 and 9, located in Cologne. The station lies at the intersection if the Kalker Hauptstraße and Kapellenstraße streets in the district of Kalk. The station was opened in 1980 and consists of a mezzanine and two side platforms with two rail tracks.

Located at 50.9389, 7.00883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cologne KVB stations, Kalk, Cologne

Kalk Post (KVB)

Kalk Post is an underground station on the Cologne Stadtbahn lines 1 and 9, located in Cologne. The station lies at the intersection of Kalker Hauptstraße and Trimbornstraße in the district of Kalk. Köln-Trimbornstraße station is located some 200m to the south. The station was opened in 1980 and consists of a mezzanine and two side platforms with two rail tracks.

Located at 50.9389, 7.00883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cologne KVB stations, Kalk, Cologne

Centrum Schwule Geschichte

Centrum Schwule Geschichte e. V. , abbreviated CSG, is a German LGBT organization based in Cologne (Köln). CSG maintains a publicly open library and archive, both relating to LGBT history and gay activism in Germany, with a focus on the LGBT communities of Cologne and the Rhineland. Historic documents reach back as far as the 1230s, but it has a more comprehensive inventory on magazines and other publications from the 20th century.

Located at 50.9325, 7.01528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
LGBT museums and archives, LGBT organisations in Germany, LGBT culture in Germany, LGBT history in Germany, Organizations established in 1984, Organisations based in Cologne, Kalk, Cologne, History of Cologne, Culture in Cologne

Boltensternstraße (KVB)

Boltensternstraße is a station on the Cologne Stadtbahn line 18, located in the Cologne district of Nippes. The station lies on Riehler Straße, adjacent to nearby Boltensternstraße, after which the station is named. The station was opened in 1974 and consists of two side platforms with two rail tracks.

Located at 50.9622, 6.98111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cologne KVB stations, Nippes, Cologne

Slabystraße (KVB)

Slabystraße is an interchange station on the Cologne Stadtbahn lines 13 and 18, located in the Cologne district of Nippes. The station lies within the western feeder to the Cologne Mülheim Bridge. The station was opened in 1974 and consists of four side platforms with four rail tracks.

Located at 50.9661, 6.98778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cologne KVB stations, Nippes, Cologne

Deutz Fachhochschule (KVB)

Deutz Fachhochschule is an underground station on the Cologne Stadtbahn lines 1 and 9, located in the Cologne district of Deutz. The station lies on Deutz-Kalker Straße. The station was opened in 1983 and consists of two side platforms with two rail tracks.

Located at 50.9364, 6.98639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cologne KVB stations, Innenstadt, Cologne

Wiener Platz (KVB)

Wiener Platz is an interchange station and hub on the Cologne Stadtbahn lines 4, 13 and 18 in the Cologne district of Mülheim. The station is located at Wiener Platz, the center of Mülheim. The station consists of an at-grade station for line 4 and an underground station for line 13 and 18. The underground station was opened in 1997.

Located at 50.9617, 7.00417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cologne KVB stations, Mülheim, Cologne, Railway stations opened in 1997

Cologne Mülheim Protestant Cemetery

The Protestant cemetery (German: Evangelischer Friedhof Köln-Mülheim) Bergisch Gladbach road (Highway 506) in Mülheim district of Cologne existed since the beginning of the 17th century and is one of the oldest preserved cemeteries in Cologne, Germany. The cemetery is still in operation and used for burials.

Located at 50.9625, 7.01222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in Germany, Lutheran cemeteries, Protestant Reformed cemeteries, Mülheim, Cologne

2004 Cologne bombing

On 9 June 2004, a pipe bomb detonated in Cologne, Germany, in a business area popular with immigrants from Turkey. 22 people were wounded, four sustained serious injuries. A barber's shop was completely destroyed, many shops and numerous parked cars were seriously damaged by the explosion and the nails added to the bomb for extra damage.

Located at 50.9658, 7.00861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2004 in Germany, Terrorist incidents in 2004, Crime in Germany, Terrorism in Germany, Neo-Nazism in Germany

Jüdischer Friedhof Köln-Mülheim

Jüdischer Friedhof Köln-Mülheim is a Jewish cemetery in the former city of Mülheim am Rhein, which since 1914 has been incorporated into the district of Cologne, Germany. The cemetery was built in 1774.

Located at 50.9744, 7.01694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in Cologne, Jews and Judaism in Germany

Katholischer Friedhof Köln-Mülheim

Katholischer Friedhof Köln-Mülheim is a cemetery in Cologne, Germany. The oldest gravestone dates to 1841.

Located at 50.9558, 7.00889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in Cologne

Mülheimer Friedhof

Mülheimer Friedhof is a cemetery in Cologne, Germany. It was established on 30 September 1904.

Located at 50.9478, 7.02556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cemeteries in Cologne

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