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12 Photo Spots at the Cranehouses

The Crane Houses, or "Kranhäuser" in German, are a set of three distinctive residential buildings located on the banks of the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany. Designed by the architect Alfons Linster, these modern structures were completed in 2008 and have become iconic landmarks of the city's skyline. The buildings are named after cranes that were historically used in the nearby harbor. Their unique design, featuring curved facades and cantilevered sections, creates a striking contrast with the historic architecture of Cologne's Old Town. The Crane Houses are not only admired for their architectural significance but also for the stunning views they offer of the Rhine River and the cityscape.

135 photos in 12 spots

Kranhäuser, Cologne

Kranhäuser, Cologne

0.52 km to location

Cologne Panorama from the Southbridge

Cologne Panorama from the Southbridge

1.09 km to location

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

0.87 km to location

Kranhäuser from below, Cologne

Kranhäuser from below, Cologne

0.25 km to location

Cranehouse, Cologne

Cranehouse, Cologne

0.38 km to location

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

0.87 km to location

Cologne Marina

Cologne Marina

0.52 km to location

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

0.87 km to location

Kranhäuser, Cologne

Kranhäuser, Cologne

0.52 km to location

Kranhäuser, Cologne

Kranhäuser, Cologne

0.42 km to location

Kranhäuser, Cologne

Kranhäuser, Cologne

0.52 km to location

View to Rheinauhafen, Cologne

View to Rheinauhafen, Cologne

0.42 km to location

Kranhäuser from below, Cologne

Kranhäuser from below, Cologne

0.25 km to location

Cologne Panorama from the Southbridge

Cologne Panorama from the Southbridge

1.09 km to location

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

0.87 km to location

Kranhäuser, Cologne

Kranhäuser, Cologne

0.52 km to location

Kranhäuser from below, Cologne

Kranhäuser from below, Cologne

0.25 km to location

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

0.87 km to location

Cologne Panorama from the Southbridge

Cologne Panorama from the Southbridge

1.09 km to location

Kranhäuser from below, Cologne

Kranhäuser from below, Cologne

0.25 km to location

Cologne Marina

Cologne Marina

0.52 km to location

Cologne Marina

Cologne Marina

0.52 km to location

Cranehouses from Severins Bridge, Cologne

Cranehouses from Severins Bridge, Cologne

0.53 km to location

Kranhäuser, Cologne

Kranhäuser, Cologne

0.52 km to location

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

0.87 km to location

Cranehouse, Cologne

Cranehouse, Cologne

0.38 km to location

Kranhäuser, Cologne

Kranhäuser, Cologne

0.52 km to location

Kranhäuser, Cologne

Kranhäuser, Cologne

0.52 km to location

Cologne Marina

Cologne Marina

0.52 km to location

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

Crane Houses from Poller Wiesen, Cologne

0.87 km to location

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