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118 places in Cologne
3D Black Light Mini Golf Ehrenfeld
Mini golf under black light with 3D glasses: the Ehrenfeld location is part of GlowingRooms' network of venues in Cologne, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, and Dresden.
3D Black Light Mini Golf Cologne
Mini golf under black light with 3D glasses – GlowingRooms runs two locations in Cologne for indoor fun whatever the weather.
7th Space Cologne – Virtual Reality & More
Right in the heart of Cologne, near the Ringe: activities ranging from virtual reality and axe throwing to adventure mini golf – paired with a lounge, bar, and food.
Aachener Weiher
A 1920s artificial lake in Cologne's Inner Green Belt, framed by a beer garden, East Asian art, and the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Park.
Agrippabad
Cologne's busiest indoor pool in the city centre – with a 25-metre pool, a 130-metre slide and a 10-metre diving tower.
Aqualand
since 1991Leisure pool in Cologne-Chorweiler featuring nine water slides, eleven saunas, and an adjoining fitness centre.
Beethovenpark
Natural landscape park in Sülz with a wide open meadow, playgrounds and a barbecue area — laid out in the 1920s as part of Cologne's Outer Green Belt.
BERO's Kinderwelten Köln
Indoor playground for kids in Cologne-Porz (Gremberghoven) – perfect for fun afternoons of play and children's birthday parties.
Bieselwald
Urban forest and local recreation area in Cologne's Porz district, featuring two ponds, a woodland stadium, and equestrian facilities.
Blackfoot Beach
Beach club, high ropes course and event venue all in one: Blackfoot Beach on the Fühlinger See in northern Cologne invites you to let loose across 36,000 m².
Blackfoot High Ropes Course
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.
Blücherpark
Strictly geometric people's park from 1911–1913 with a rectangular pond, rowing boats, and a boathouse terrace.
Kahnstation Decksteiner Weiher
Rowing and pedal boats on the idyllic Decksteiner Weiher in the green belt.
Bootsvermietung Kalscheurer Weiher
Boat rental with kiosk and beer garden at the idyllic Kalscheurer Weiher in southern Cologne.
Chorweilerbad
An indoor pool in northern Cologne featuring multiple pools, a diving platform, a children's play area, and a café – fully accessible, including for wheelchair users.
Claudius Therme
Thermal baths and sauna landscape in Cologne's Rheinpark with officially recognised healing water, 12 pools, 8 saunas and a view of the cathedral.
Comedia Theater
Independent children's and youth theatre in a former Cologne fire station — with its own evening programme of cabaret, music and theatre for adults.
Decksteiner Weiher
since 1929Artificial 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.
German Sport & Olympic Museum
since 1999Museum in Cologne's Rheinauhafen dedicated to the history of sport from antiquity to the present — with rooms on the Olympics, football, boxing, and more.
Epic Escape Cologne – Outdoor Escape Game
Outdoor escape game through Cologne's old town: around 90 minutes of app-based puzzles at real stations across the city centre.
Escher Seen
Two gravel-pit lakes in Cologne's northwest — the northern one is a public bathing lake, the southern a fenced-off fishing reserve.
Filmhaus Köln
since 2021Hub for film culture combining a deliberately non-commercial cinema, film education, and professional training — housed in a former freight depot building from 1891.
Flora
since 1864Cologne's botanical garden centred on the 1864 glass festival hall 'Flora' — a Lenné-designed park with over 10,000 plant species across more than 11 hectares.
Forstbotanischer Garten Köln
Botanical garden in Cologne's south showcasing trees and shrubs from around the world — from a rhododendron ravine and Japanese garden to North American giant sequoias.
Friedenspark
Cologne city park on the grounds of former Fort I — featuring ivy-covered fortress walls, a rose garden, and a WWI monument with an eagle cast from cannons.
Volkspark Raderthal
Laid out by Fritz Encke from 1922, this listed park features a natural theatre, reading garden and dance lawn — a landmark of social green space in Cologne's south.
Fühlinger See
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.
Genovevabad
An indoor pool with over 50 years of history in Cologne-Mülheim: the Genovevabad features a 25-metre lap pool, a textile steam bath, and dedicated swimming sessions for various groups.
GeoMuseum
Cologne's only natural history museum: meteorites, minerals, gemstones and fossils at the University of Cologne.
Groov
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.
Hänneschen-Theater
Cologne's beloved rod puppet theatre at Eisenmarkt, performing in the local Kölsch dialect since 1802 — home to iconic figures Tünnes and Schäl.
Höhenbergbad
Combined indoor and outdoor pool in Cologne's Höhenberg district: 65-metre water slide, diving tower, children's play area and beach bar – all in one venue.
Humboldtpark
A listed 2.2-hectare park designed by Fritz Encke in 1913/14 — one of the few inner-city green spaces in the Kalk district of Cologne.
Jackelino Safari – Indoor Playground in Cologne-Godorf
Around 4,000 m² of play space in Cologne-Godorf: Jackelino Safari indoor playground offers children attractions inside and out – plus birthday parties.
Japanese Garden (Leverkusen)
A serene Japanese garden with koi ponds and a replica of Nikkō's iconic Mikado Bridge, nestled in the Carl Duisberg Park since 1912.
JUMP House Cologne
Cologne's only trampoline park in Ossendorf: around 3,800 m² of space, nine attractions, and a Ninja Race Arena spanning 500 m² – open since 2016 and freshly redesigned after a full makeover.
Kalscheurer Weiher
A man-made rectangular lake in Cologne's Outer Green Belt — with its own island, beer garden, and boat hire on the western shore.
KAP686 Skateplaza
Public skate plaza on the Rhine in the Rheinauhafen district, run by DOM Skateboarding e.V.
Kletterfabrik Köln
Climbing and bouldering in Cologne-Ehrenfeld: 2,000 m² of indoor space, walls up to 17 m high, 300 routes – for beginners and seasoned climbers alike.
Klingelpützpark
Park on the site of the demolished Klingelpütz prison — with a memorial stone honouring more than 1,000 victims of Nazi-era justice.
Cologne Rose Monday Parade
since 1823 approx. 1 M visitorsGermany's largest and oldest Rose Monday parade — the "Zoch" has wound its way through Cologne for eight kilometres since 1823.
Kölner Seilbahn
since 1957Gliding over the Rhine: since 1957, this six-minute cable car ride has offered sweeping views of Cologne, the Old Town, and the Cathedral.
Kölner Stadtwald
Expansive forest park in the Lindenthal district, laid out from 1895 to plans by Adolf Kowallek — with ponds, a wildlife enclosure and petting zoo.
Cologne Zoo
since 1860Founded in 1860 in the Riehl district, Cologne Zoo is Germany's third-oldest zoo — famous for its century-old baboon rock.
Krieler Welle
Swimming school in Cologne's Lindenthal district offering courses for all ages – from babies and children to adults and expectant mothers.
Lenauplatz
Neighbourhood square in Neuehrenfeld with the Max-and-Moritz Fountain — lined with lime trees and framed by Gründerzeit townhouses.
Lentpark
Combined ice sports and swimming complex in Cologne's Neustadt — with a 260-metre elevated ice track and a chlorine-free natural swimming pond.
Lindenthaler Kanal
Radial water and green corridor in Lindenthal's green belt, best known for its chestnut avenue, maple-lined canal, and the shell limestone sculptures Centaur and Naiad.
Little Rainbow World – Indoor Play Space
An indoor play space in Cologne-Lindenthal dedicated entirely to children aged 0 to 4 – with five themed play zones and bookable time slots.
Skatepark Neusser Straße
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.
Max-Dietlein-Park
A roughly 2.2-hectare park in the Altstadt-Süd next to St. Pantaleon – with an oval lawn, a large playground and trees protected as natural monuments.
Merheimer Heide
A right-bank Cologne green space born from plans for the Outer Green Belt — meadows, woodland, and a variety of sports facilities.
Minigolf "Am Waldbad"
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
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
Minigolf course on Bachemer Landstraße in Cologne – open daily, free parking, wheelchair-accessible, and pets welcome.
Minigolf & Ice Stock Sport Cologne – Alter Militärring
Minigolf venue at Aachener Straße 703 in Cologne – perfect for families, groups, and day trips, with the season starting in March 2026.
Minigolf Course Freizeitinsel Groov
A minigolf course in Cologne at Am Markt 1 – featuring multiple holes and the option to order drinks on site.
Mini Golf Course on Sachsenbergstraße
Mini golf course on Sachsenbergstraße in Cologne – with straightforward holes, partial afternoon shade, and right next to the Rheinpark.
Minigolfplatz Rodenkirchen
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.
Mülheimer Stadtgarten
Historic public park in Cologne-Mülheim, established 1912/13 — featuring a lake, sweeping lawns, and the 1914 Fairy-Tale Fountain. Listed landmark.
Museum Ludwig
since 197620th- and 21st-century art on Cologne's Cathedral Plateau — home to Europe's largest Pop Art collection and the world's third-largest Picasso collection.
Naturfreibad Vingst
A gravel-pit lake with a sandy beach on Cologne's "wrong side" of the Rhine: the Naturfreibad Vingst in Köln-Vingst invites you to swim, play, and unwind.
Neptunbad
Art Nouveau bathhouse from 1912 in Ehrenfeld — Cologne's first modern suburban public bath, now a fitness and wellness centre.
Nippeser Tälchen
A green space in an ancient Rhine-arm hollow in Nippes – with a wide meadow, playground, boules court and dog run, where a fish lake and a pleasure garden once lay.
North Brigade e.V. Skatepark
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.
Odysseum
Interactive science adventure museum in Cologne-Kalk — opened in 2009, it ran for 16 years across 5,500 m² before closing in 2025.
Ossendorfbad
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sauna, and fitness all under one roof – the Ossendorfbad in Cologne has pools for every season and every visitor.
Planetarium Köln
Cologne's first planetarium — a 1965 Zeiss projector in the basement of a Nippes secondary school, paired with an observatory built by students.
Rathenauplatz
Cologne's leafy Südstadt park with a plane-tree avenue, a popular beer garden, and a name that mirrors Germany's turbulent 20th century.
Equestrian Statue of Frederick William IV
Bronze equestrian monument by Gustav Blaeser at the right-bank portal of the Hohenzollern Bridge, unveiled in 1867.
Rheinpark
Riverside landscape park on former Prussian fortress grounds — host of the 1914 Cologne Werkbund Exhibition, listed as a heritage monument since 1989.
Rodenkirchenbad
Indoor pool run by KölnBäder in the south of Cologne, with a 25-metre pool, teaching pool and diving boards.
Roller‘s Club Cologne
Indoor roller-skating rink with a disco vibe in Cologne-Bickendorf.
Skatepark Cologne-Ehrenfeld
On Subbelrather Straße in Ehrenfeld, skating meets fitness: a compact skatepark with a bowl, rails, and workout equipment – welcoming visitors of all ages.
Schlosspark Stammheim
English-garden landscape park on the Rhine, laid out 1828–1832 by Maximilian Weyhe — today a public green space and, since 2002, a venue for contemporary art.
Chocolate Museum Cologne
since 1993Built on a peninsula in the Rheinauhafen harbour, this museum tells the story of chocolate — complete with a glass-fronted factory and a three-metre chocolate fountain.
Schwimmbad Rhein-Sommergarten
A former swimming pool in Cologne's north, reinvented as a beer garden right on the Rhine riverbank since 1996 – with a playground next door and views over the water.
Silly Billy Indoor Play Park
Over 2,500 m² of active fun in Cologne-Lövenich: trampolines, climbing courses and a soccer arena await families – whatever the weather.
Skateanlage Keupstraße
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
Small skatepark in Cologne's Altstadt-Nord neighbourhood featuring a halfpipe and mini ramp – suitable for beginners too.
Skatepark The Wave – Cologne
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.
Skatepark Cologne (50670)
A public concrete skatepark in Cologne featuring street and park elements – with one clear rule: skateboards only, no scooters or BMX.
Skatepark Deutz
Skatepark in Cologne's Deutz district – with adjacent leisure facilities including a trampoline, basketball court, and climbing frame.
Stadionbad Köln-Müngersdorf
Outdoor and indoor pool right next to the RheinEnergie Stadion in Müngersdorf – featuring a 50-metre outdoor pool, diving tower, and sweeping sun lawns beneath mature trees.
Stadtbibliothek Köln
since 1890One of Germany's largest public libraries with around 850,000 items — currently operating from a temporary location on Hohe Straße during major renovations.
Stadtgarten
Cologne's first modern public park — and home to a renowned concert venue with a focus on jazz and over 400 events a year.
Halfpipe in the Stadtwald
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.
Thielenbruch Tram Museum
since 1997Historic Cologne trams in a 1906 depot hall — including the fully operational 'Finchen', which still runs to Frechen today.
Südpark
Crescent-shaped park in Marienburg — one of Cologne's most distinctive green spaces, known for its pine grove and a bronze panther sculpture.
Tanzbrunnen
Cologne's open-air venue — home to up to 12,500 concertgoers beneath Frei Otto's iconic star-wave tent, inspired by a dancing fountain from 1950.
TimeRide Cologne
VR time travel in Cologne's Old Town: a virtual tram ride through 1926 Cologne, experienced through a VR headset.
Volksgarten
13.9-hectare park in Cologne's Südstadt, built on a Prussian fort site, with a boating lake and preserved fortifications.
Vorgebirgspark
Rose garden with a long water-lily basin behind an old brick wall — Cologne's historic park designed by Fritz Encke (1910–1914).
Waldbad Dünnwald
Heated forest pool in a green setting in Cologne-Dünnwald with a 50 m pool, 42 m slide, children's pool, lawns and saunas – right next to the wildlife park, mini golf and campsite.
Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud
Cologne's oldest museum — home to the world's most extensive collection of medieval painting and Germany's largest Impressionist collection.
Inner Green Belt Water Playground
Cologne's largest water playground in the Inner Green Belt between Venloer and Vogelsanger Straße – fully accessible, with spray fountains activated at the push of a button.
Am Aspelkreuz Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Widdersdorf – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Water Playground Harry-Blum-Platz
At Harry-Blum-Platz in Cologne, ground-level fountains draw children in for a summer cool-down – with a stunning panoramic backdrop.
Am Römerturm Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Altstadt-Nord – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Buschgasse Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Altstadt-Süd – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
De-Noel-Platz Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Sülz – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Eifelstraße Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Neustadt-Süd – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Geilenkircher Straße Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Braunsfeld – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Water Playground in the Old Town
A playground with a water area at Frankenwerft in Cologne's Old Town – busy on summer evenings, with views of the Rhine.
Kattowitzer Straße Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Buchheim – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Neuenhöfer Allee Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Sülz – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Rathenauplatz Süd Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Neustadt-Süd – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Rosenzweigweg Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Zollstock – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Volksgartenstraße Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Neustadt-Süd – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Von-Nell-Breuning-Straße Water Playground
Public playground with a water-play feature in Cologne-Junkersdorf – a cool-down for children on hot summer days.
Zollstockbad
Combined indoor and outdoor pool in Cologne's Zollstock district, featuring a diving facility, an all-seasons pool, and a Pänzpark – plenty of space to swim, whatever the weather.
Zündorfbad Freibad
KölnBäder pool in Cologne-Zündorf with an outdoor pool, 25 m outdoor basin and an 80 m white-water slide by the Groov.
