High Rise Structures
Cologne's tallest structure is the Colonius telecommunication tower at 266 m/873 ft. The observation deck has been closed since 1992. A selection of the tallest buildings in Cologne are listed below. Other tall structures include the Hansahochhaus (designed by architect Jacob Koerfer and completed in 1925 - it was at one time Europe's tallest office building), the Kranhaus buildings at Rheinauhafen and the Messeturm Köln (English: Trade Fair tower).
| Skyscraper | Image | Height in metres | Floors | Year | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KölnTurm | 148.5 | 43 | 2001 | Mediapark 8, Neustadt-Nord | (literally: Cologne Tower), Cologne's second tallest building at 165.48 metres (542.91 ft) in height, second only to the Colonius telecommunication tower. The 30th floor of the building has a restaurant and a terrace with 360° views of the city. | |
| Colonia-Hochhaus | 147 | 45 | 1973 | An der Schanz 2, Riehl | tallest building in Germany from 1973 to 1976. Today, it is still the country's tallest residential building. | |
| Rheintower | 138 | 34 | 1980 | Raderberggürtel, Marienburg | former headquarters of Deutsche Welle, since 2007 under renovation with the new name Rheintower Köln-Marienburg. | |
| Uni-Center | 133 | 45 | 1973 | Luxemburger Straße, Sülz | ||
| TÜV Rheinland | 112 | 22 | 1974 | Am Grauen Stein, Poll | ||
| KölnTriangle | 103 | 29 | 2006 | Ottoplatz 1, Deutz | opposite to the cathedral with a 103 m (338 ft) high viewing platform and a view of the cathedral over the Rhine; headquarters of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). | |
| Herkules-Hochhaus | 102 | 31 | 1969 | Graeffstraße 1, Ehrenfeld |
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