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German Sports and Olympic Museum

Rheinauhafen 1, 50678 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
49-221-33-609-0
Ranked #18 of 57 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Description: This museum documents the history of the Olympic Games and the success of German Olympians.
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Reading, UK
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

A wide variety of exhibits, from nationally important artefacts, to personal "tit-bits." The astroturf pitch on the roof was great! More

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Letterkenny, Ireland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

This small museum doesn't have a lot of material relating to any of the more famous Olympic moments down the years, but gives a good overview (with media, equipment, and special scale displays) of their history. We were disappointed that you cannot take photos, though. More

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Loughborough, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

Even as a non sporty person I really enjoyed this museum. A good variety of media presentations and something for everyone.You'll be amazed how long the Bob Beaman long jump is! More

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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2003
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this place is great - the mixture of information and hands on experience is perfect - you get to try your hand at many sportsi recommend you visit this place More

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Köln
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129 reviews 129 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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Wien
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
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bologna
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161 reviews 161 reviews
Reviews in 79 cities Reviews in 79 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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Nienburg, Germany
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012
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Köln
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105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012
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Köln, Deutschland
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012
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