Feste Kaiser Franz played a key defensive role over the years. Now a historic attraction, you can only imagine some of the scenes its mighty walls have witnessed.

To explore this history-filled fortress, you'll need to find your way to Lützel. You'll find plenty of other things to see in the area, including Deutsches Eck, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, and Emser Therme.

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B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

Bochum Mitte

$1,910

per person

Dec 28 - Dec 31

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New York (LGA) to Cologne (CGN)

7.8/10 Good! (510 reviews)

Close to the station, trams and buses. So location good just a bit old fashioned.

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2024

Ringhotel Zweibrücker Hof Herdecke

$1,926

per person

Dec 19 - Dec 23

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New York (NYC) to Cologne (CGN)

18/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)

Nice Hotel with great restaurant. Good location, directly on the Ruhr and in easy walk to old town Herdecke.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Mercure Hotel Hagen

Emst

$1,926

per person

Dec 28 - Dec 31

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Roundtrip flight included

New York (LGA) to Cologne (CGN)

16.8/10 Exceptional! (632 reviews)

Clean and comfortable room, hot and healthy breakfast

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

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