Seven climbing routes at various difficulty levels and a 300-metre zip line over the lake – the high ropes course at Blackfoot Beach in Cologne is just waiting to be explored.
9 holes on 6 baskets, free to play: The DiscGolfPark at the Scheibenstraße district sports facility in Cologne welcomes beginners and seasoned players alike.
Former gravel pits turned into a 100-hectare lake in northern Cologne, home to a 2,300 m regatta course that hosted the 1998 Rowing World Championships.
Cologne's oldest sports venue: a gallop racecourse open since 1898, hosting internationally significant races and a landmark-listed historic football stand.
Former Rhine island in Cologne-Zündorf, transformed between 1974 and 1978 into a leisure area with a marina, swimming facilities, and green spaces along the river.
Right in the heart of Cologne's Stadtwald, on the grounds of a former paddling pool, stands a halfpipe for skaters – surrounded by benches and walking paths.
A nearly 20 km drainage canal on Cologne's city boundary — keeps the open-cast lignite mines dry and doubles as a continuous cycling route with a hydropower screw.
Nestled between Rodenkirchen's sandy riverbank and the Rhine ferry to Zündorf, this mini golf course in Cologne's south is easy to reach on foot, by bike, or by KVB.
Part of the German skateboarding scene since 1992: the North Brigade Skatepark in Cologne offers 2,800 m² of bowls, a street area, and a mini ramp – for all skill levels.
Müngersdorf velodrome opened in 1996 with a track made from rare tropical Afzelia wood; partly demolished since 2022, replaced by the Albert Richter Velodrome from 2027.
Segway Point Cologne – Segway Tours through Cologne
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Four guided Segway tours through Cologne, including a pre-ride briefing – routes ranging from around 75 minutes to two and a half hours available to book.
On Subbelrather Straße in Ehrenfeld, skating meets fitness: a compact skatepark with a bowl, rails, and workout equipment – welcoming visitors of all ages.
A two-part skate facility in Cologne-Nippes with steep, tall ramps – nestled in a park and best suited for riders who are already confident on their board.
Wakepark, beach club, restaurant and event venue all in one – WakeClubCologne is located on the east bank of the Rhine, right on the Rather See between Cologne-Neubrück and Cologne Rath-Heumar.
Set between Cologne and Düsseldorf, the Wasserski Langenfeld cable park has been pulling riders across its lake since 1976 – today one of the world's largest, with six cable lines, an obstacle park and a standing wave.
