Urban forest and local recreation area in Cologne's Porz district, featuring two ponds, a woodland stadium, and equestrian facilities.
Blackfoot High Ropes Course
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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.
Bootsverleih am Kahnweiher
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Rowing and pedal boats at the Kahnweiher in Lindenthal.
Bootsvermietung Kalscheurer Weiher
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Boat rental with kiosk and beer garden at the idyllic Kalscheurer Weiher in southern Cologne.
Artificial rowing lake in Cologne's Outer Green Belt — 5.8 km loop trail, boat hire, and a goshawk breeding site on its island since 1987.
Discgolf Park Scheibenstraße
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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.
Halfpipe in the Stadtwald
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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.
Inline-Speedskatingbahn des SSC Köln
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SSC Köln's club-owned 200-metre inline speed skating track in Weidenpesch.
KAP686 Skateplaza
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Public skate plaza on the Rhine in the Rheinauhafen district, run by DOM Skateboarding e.V.
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.
Combined ice sports and swimming complex in Cologne's Neustadt — with a 260-metre elevated ice track and a chlorine-free natural swimming pond.
Mini Golf Course on Sachsenbergstraße
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Mini golf course on Sachsenbergstraße in Cologne – with straightforward holes, partial afternoon shade, and right next to the Rheinpark.
Minigolf "Am Waldbad"
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Official 18-lane minigolf tournament course at the Waldbad in Cologne-Dünnwald, set in the forest beside the pool and wildlife park.
Minigolf Arena Köln
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27 holes on artificial turf, designed by US market leader Harris Miniature Golf – the Minigolf Arena Köln is located on the grounds of Gut Clarenhof in Frechen.
Minigolf in Lindenthal
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Minigolf course on Bachemer Landstraße in Cologne – open daily, free parking, wheelchair-accessible, and pets welcome.
Minigolfplatz Rodenkirchen
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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.
North Brigade e.V. Skatepark
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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.
Home ground of 1. FC Köln in Müngersdorf — rebuilt in 2004 as a dedicated football stadium and one of twelve 2006 FIFA World Cup venues.
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.
Segway Tour Cologne
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Guided Segway tours through Cologne – open to individuals, groups, stag/hen parties and corporate events, with riding training included.
Skateanlage Keupstraße
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A skate park on Keupstraße in Cologne – with an asphalt surface, an oyster transition, and features that visitors say are suitable for beginners too.
Skatepark Altstadt-Nord
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Small skatepark in Cologne's Altstadt-Nord neighbourhood featuring a halfpipe and mini ramp – suitable for beginners too.
Skatepark Cologne (50670)
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A public concrete skatepark in Cologne featuring street and park elements – with one clear rule: skateboards only, no scooters or BMX.
Skatepark Cologne-Ehrenfeld
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On Subbelrather Straße in Ehrenfeld, skating meets fitness: a compact skatepark with a bowl, rails, and workout equipment – welcoming visitors of all ages.
Skatepark Deutz
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Skatepark in Cologne's Deutz district – with adjacent leisure facilities including a trampoline, basketball court, and climbing frame.
Skatepark Neusser Straße
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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.
Skatepark The Wave – Cologne
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Cologne's first wheelchair-accessible skatepark combines a street section and a bowl area on a large concrete surface – right next to tram line 1.
