Germany Hohenzollern Bridge, Cologne
This is probably one of the most popular spots for photographers in Cologne, where Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge are lightened up and reflected in the Rhine. For that reason, the best time to shoot this spot is during sunset or blue hour or even afterwards.
Photography Tips
If you are doing long exposure shots in the evening you should take care of boats travelling up the river, because they often need some time against the stream to leave your field of view, unless you want their lights inside your photo.
If you don't have your tripod with you, you can use that wall down there to stabilize your camera while getting the shot.
If you don't have your tripod with you, you can use that wall down there to stabilize your camera while getting the shot.
Travel Information
There is a parking place nearby, which should offer some free places in the evening. Otherwise, you could try the parking garage of Triangle Tower, which is also just 2 minutes by foot away.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Blue hour/at night
Sunrise & Sunset
08:01 - 16:36
| current local time: 05:18
Photo Themes
after sunset
Architecture
blue hour
Bridge
Cathedral
Church
City landscape
city lights
City View
cityscape
Cityscapes
Dom
golden hour
Harbour
Historical City
Lights
Long Exposure
Monu
night photography
nightscape
Religion
River
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Skyline
Street Art
Street Photography
Sunrise
Sunset
Travel Photography
UNESCO
water
World Heritage
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