Motorworld

Motorworld

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Motorworld Köln | Rheinland is a centre for classic and collector cars at Cologne’s former Butzweilerhof airport, combining motoring exhibitions with vehicle sales, storage and specialist services.

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What's on here

Why go

  • Many Formula 1 cars from Michael Schumacher’s seven world-championship-winning campaigns.
  • Exhibitions on Cologne’s aviation and motoring history, with largely free admission.
  • Guided tours of the historic airport, including the Michael Schumacher Private Collection.

Opening hours

Today07:30 – 22:00Show all
Monday07:30 – 22:00
Tuesday07:30 – 22:00
Wednesday07:30 – 22:00
Thursday07:30 – 22:00
Friday07:30 – 22:00
Saturday07:30 – 22:00
Sunday10:00 – 22:00

Don't miss

  • Michael Schumacher Private CollectionTrace Schumacher’s career through his early karts, sports cars, trophies and personal memorabilia.

Know before you go

  • Open Monday to Saturday, 07:30–22:00; Sunday, 10:00–22:00.

What's inside

  • Permanent automobile exhibition
  • Changing displays of cars and bikes in glass exhibition and workshop spaces

With kids

  • A children’s rally lets young visitors explore mobility through puzzles and play.

Tips for your visit

  • Find the Michael Schumacher fan shop on the first floor beside the permanent collection.
  • For a virtual look at Schumacher’s career, his official app presents a museum experience.

Interesting facts5

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  1. 50,000 square

    The complex covers about 50,000 square metres.

    MOTORWORLD Köln Rheinland | Events, Messen, Meetings
  2. Motorworld is close to Michael Schumacher’s hometown of Kerpen.

    Michael Schumacher Private Collection - Motorworld Eventlocations
  3. 112 rooms

    The on-site V8 Hotel has 112 rooms, including car suites.

    MOTORWORLD Köln Rheinland | Events, Messen, Meetings
  4. Motorworld Group operates the centre.

    Motorworld Köln - Wikipedia
  5. 4 Takt

    The 4 Takt Hangar spans almost 2,300 square metres; the venue can accommodate up to 2,500 guests.

    MOTORWORLD Köln Rheinland | Events, Messen, Meetings

History

Since then, it has housed the permanent Michael Schumacher Private Collection, dedicated to his career and achievements.

  1. 2018Motorworld opened in June at the historic Butzweilerhof airport. The Michael Schumacher Private Collection has been on display there since June 2018.

Sources: Motorworld Köln - Wikipedia · MOTORWORLD Köln Rheinland | Events, Messen, Mee… · Michael Schumacher Private Collection - Motorwo… · Mode & Accessoires - Motorworld Eventlocations · Traumberuf MINT – Schülermesse - Motorworld Eve… · Erlebnisse - Motorworld Eventlocations · checked 7 Oct 2026

Where
Butzweilerstrasse 35-39, -, Cologne

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Questions and answers

How much does admission to Motorworld Köln | Rheinland cost?

The exhibitions are largely free to visit.

Where is Motorworld Köln | Rheinland?

Butzweilerstraße 35–39, 50829 Köln.

Are the Schumacher cars mentioned at the Mercedes-Benz Museum at Motorworld?

The 1991 Sauber-Mercedes C291 and 2010 Mercedes-AMG F1 show car are at the Mercedes-Benz Museum.

Who released Michael Schumacher’s official app, and when?

The Keep Fighting Foundation released it on his birthday, 3 January 2019.

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