Outdoor
185 places in Cologne
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.
Adenauerteich
since 1957A kidney-shaped fountain pond in the Rheinpark, created in 1957 for the Federal Garden Show – named after rose breeder Konrad Adenauer, with crown fountains and water jets.
Adolph Kolping Monument
since 1903Bronze memorial to Adolph Kolping — the 'Father of Journeymen' and founder of the Catholic journeymen's associations — standing before Cologne's Minorite Church, where he is buried.
Adrenalinpark Cologne
Laser tag, Reball and virtual reality spread across 1,000+ m² – Adrenalinpark Cologne brings three action-packed activities under one roof, seven days a week.
AHK Dirt (BMX & MTB Trails) – Trails 59
BMX and MTB trail facility in Cologne's Humboldt district – with sections for beginners and experienced riders alike, according to visitors.
Alt St. Alban – Church Ruin and War Memorial at Quatermarkt
since 1200Preserved Romanesque church ruin at Quatermarkt; left unrestored after WWII bombing and consecrated as a memorial to the war dead in 1959.
Alter Markt
Historic square in Cologne's Altstadt-Nord with a medieval-looking row of buildings — documented as Cologne's market since 922.
Appellhofplatz
Cologne square named after the Court of Appeal — built on the site of a Roman gate tower and shaped by centuries of landmark court cases.
Aqualand
since 1991Leisure pool in Cologne-Chorweiler featuring nine water slides, eleven saunas, and an adjoining fitness centre.
Barbarossaplatz
Traffic hub on Cologne's Kölner Ringe ring road, named after Frederick Barbarossa in 1883, with a tram stop encircled by multi-lane carriageways.
Bayenturm
since 1220One of Cologne's few surviving medieval fortification towers, built c. 1220 on the Rhine — today home to the FrauenMediaTurm foundation.
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.
Bierbrunnen
since 1972A 1972 fountain on Schildergasse featuring a granite column wrapped in a thin veil of water — named after a brief beer tap that once operated at the site.
Bieselwald
Urban forest and local recreation area in Cologne's Porz district, featuring two ponds, a woodland stadium, and equestrian facilities.
Bismarck Monument (Augustinerplatz)
The second Bismarck statue in the German Empire — unveiled in 1879 in Catholic Cologne as a deliberate provocation, lost to war.
Bismarckturm
since 1902A Bismarck monument in Cologne-Marienburg designed as a fire column — featuring a monolithic figure of Bismarck as Roland in armour with an eagle shield.
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.
Bootsvermietung Kalscheurer Weiher
Boat rental with kiosk and beer garden at the idyllic Kalscheurer Weiher in southern Cologne.
Boulder Walls at Eifelwall
Outdoor climbing in the heart of Cologne: At Eifelwall 1, near the Volksgarten, an outdoor climbing facility invites you to get your climb on.
Breslauer Platz
The northern forecourt of Cologne Central Station — home to the city's main bus terminal and the Musical Dome, Cologne's largest theatre.
Brüsseler Platz
The heart of Cologne's Belgian Quarter, defined by the Neo-Romanesque church of St. Michael — a vibrant social hub and the scene of a long-running noise dispute.
Butzbach
A roughly 5.8 km sandy stream that rises in the Wahner Heide and seeps away in the Grengel Bieselwald – part of a protected landscape area in southern Cologne.
Colonia-Haus
since 1973Germany's second-tallest residential skyscraper, right on the Rhine in Riehl — at 155 m with antenna, almost as tall as Cologne Cathedral (157 m).
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.
Deserters' Memorial
since 2009A memorial to victims of Nazi military justice at Appellhofplatz — a pergola whose chained tribute inscription seems written in colored letters across the sky.
Deutz Bridge
The world's first steel box girder bridge (1947/48) – linking Heumarkt with Deutz; the Roman bridge once stood a few metres further north.
Deutzer Drehbrücke
since 1908Rotating steel bridge from 1908 over Deutz Harbour — one of two Cologne swing bridges, a listed technical monument with its original control house intact.
Diana with Leaping Antelope
since 1916On the central median of Cologne's Sachsenring stands the bronze sculpture "Diana with Leaping Antelope," created in 1916 by Fritz Behn as a study of movement showing the huntress goddess in unison with a leaping antelope.
Die Trauernde
since 1949A 1949 sculpture by Gerhard Marcks standing in the churchyard of St. Maria im Kapitol, commemorating the victims of World War II.
Discgolf Park Scheibenstraße
9 holes on 6 baskets, free to play: The DiscGolfPark at the Scheibenstraße district sports facility in Cologne welcomes beginners and seasoned players alike.
Swing Bridge in the Rheinauhafen
since 1896Cologne's oldest crossing over Rhine water: a listed swing bridge from 1896 that pivots aside using hydraulics powered from the Malakoff Tower.
Düxer Bock
The unofficial heraldic animal of Deutz: this fountain monument commemorates an old Cologne legend about a tailor and a tax collector.
Ebertplatz
Square on Cologne's ring boulevards in Neustadt-Nord, laid out in the late 19th century where the city's demolished fortifications once stood.
Eierplätzchen
A small oval square in Cologne's Südstadt where six streets meet like spokes — named not by city hall, but by the locals themselves.
Eis- und Schwimmstadion Köln
since 1930Home of seven Kölner Haie championship titles (1972–1998) on Lentstraße in the Grüngürtel — replaced by the Lentpark in 2011.
Erich-Klibansky-Platz
A Cologne memorial square whose Lion Fountain bears the names of 1,100 murdered Jewish children — built on the former site of the Adass Jeschurun congregation.
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.
Fischmarkt
Historic square on the Rhine riverfront in Cologne's Altstadt — for centuries the heart of the city's fish trade, first recorded as "forum piscium" in the 12th century.
Fischreiterbrunnen
Sandstone fountain from 1913: a boy riding a fish — a listed landmark at Theophanoplatz in Zollstock.
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.
Fort X of the Cologne Fortification Ring
since 1819The best-preserved Prussian fort of Cologne's inner defensive ring — now a 'green fort' with a rose garden set within a generous parkland in Neustadt-Nord.
Frankenforstbach
Around 10 km long stream flowing from Bergisch Gladbach into right-bank Cologne, changing names several times before joining the Flehbach.
Frechener Bach
A small stream that begins at the Frechen sewage works and, after 4.6 km, seeps away in Cologne's green belt near the Militärring – restored on Cologne territory.
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.
Friesenplatz
Square on Cologne's ring boulevards at the start of Venloer Straße — gateway to the Belgian Quarter and once the haunt of Cologne's underworld.
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.
Galopprennbahn Weidenpesch
Cologne's oldest sports venue: a gallop racecourse open since 1898, hosting internationally significant races and a landmark-listed historic football stand.
Giesbach
A roughly 8.3 km stream that rises in the Königsforst and finally splits into two arms that seep away in ponds – with a water-treading station at a tri-city point.
Gremberger Wäldchen
Urban woodland in Cologne-Humboldt, home to what is believed to be the city's oldest tree — a copper beech dating back to the early 18th century.
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.
Heinzelmännchen – Cologne's Household Spirits and Their Fountain
since 1900Cologne's legendary household sprites who worked through the night while citizens slept — caught once, gone forever. Their fountain stands near the Cathedral.
Herakles Slaying the Stymphalian Birds (Bourdelle)
since 1909A 1909 bronze sculpture by Antoine Bourdelle – Cologne's cast stands freely accessible in the courtyard of the WiSo building on the campus of the University of Cologne.
Heumarkt
Cologne's second-largest square and one of its oldest — built on a former Rhine island, hence its historic name 'Inselmarkt' (Island Market).
Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park
since 2004Memorial park in Cologne's Inner Green Belt commemorating the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with a monument featuring an origami crane.
Höhenfelder See
A 20-hectare gravel pit lake in Cologne's Dellbrücker Wald — swimming is banned year-round, the water is leased to anglers, and the surrounding woodland serves as recreational space.
Hohenzollernbrücke
since 1911Germany's busiest railway bridge spanning the Rhine — a defining feature of Cologne's skyline alongside the Cathedral, and famous for thousands of love locks.
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.
Inline-Speedskatingbahn des SSC Köln
SSC Köln's club-owned 200-metre inline speed skating track in Weidenpesch.
Jahndenkmal
A 15-metre concrete pillar crowned by the Turner Cross of four "F"s — erected at Jahnwiese to mark the 150th birthday of gymnastics pioneer Friedrich Ludwig Jahn.
Jan-Wellem-Denkmal
Bronze statue of Elector Jan Wellem in Cologne-Mülheim, donated in 1914 by the Andreae manufacturing family amid the controversy over the district's annexation.
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.
Kallendresser
Copper figure at Alter Markt that bares its backside to onlookers — a Cologne satirical motif with roots in the Middle Ages.
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.
Kiesgrubensee Gremberghoven
since 1989A nature reserve around a former gravel pit lake in Cologne-Humboldt — nesting ground for sand martins, kingfishers, and great crested grebes.
Klettenbergpark
A hilltop park in a former gravel pit, deliberately shaped as a nature garden — combining heathland, a lake, quarries and a rose garden in Cologne's Klettenberg.
Climbing Wall at Hohenzollernbrücke
Climbing on a Cologne landmark: around 70 routes in shell limestone, free to use – right in the heart of the city.
Klingelpützpark
Park on the site of the demolished Klingelpütz prison — with a memorial stone honouring more than 1,000 victims of Nazi-era justice.
Kölner Festungsmuseum
Volunteer-run museum in Prussian fortification VIII b — home to Germany's last surviving drawbridge, moat, and sculpture park in Marienburg.
Cologne Ghost Parade
since 1991Alternative carnival procession and political demonstration: since 1991, it winds through changing Cologne neighborhoods without a formal permit.
Kölner Randkanal
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.
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.
Kranhäuser
Three striking high-rises in Cologne's Rheinauhafen whose inverted-L silhouette mimics harbour cranes extending their jibs toward the Rhine.
Kurtenwaldbach
A stream from the Bergisches Land that winds through the Wahner Heide and ends by seeping into a pond at Gut Leidenhausen — never reaching a river.
Landschaftspark Belvedere
Park in Cologne's west that completes the Outer Green Belt — home to four viewing platforms and Germany's oldest surviving railway station.
Lenauplatz
Neighbourhood square in Neuehrenfeld with the Max-and-Moritz Fountain — lined with lime trees and framed by Gründerzeit townhouses.
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.
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.
Memorial for the Gay and Lesbian Victims of National Socialism in Cologne
since 1995First memorial of its kind erected by a trade union — a 1995 riverside stone for gay and lesbian Nazi victims, inscribed 'Totgeschlagen – Totgeschwiegen'.
Malakoffturm
since 1855Brick gatehouse of Prussian Rhine fortifications at Rheinauhafen — now linked by a swing bridge to the Chocolate Museum across the water.
A Landmark in Cologne's Citizens' Fight for Independence
Memorial in Worringen commemorating the 1288 Battle of Worringen — a landmark moment in Cologne's citizens' struggle for independence.
MediaPark
Car-free media business park on a former freight yard — built around a central square with an artificial lake, crowned by the soaring Kölnturm.
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.
Monte Troodelöh
Cologne's highest natural point hides in the Königsforst: a wooded slope with a boulder, a summit plaque and a summit book – a popular hiking destination with a tongue-in-cheek invented name.
Kurtekotten Motte
The remains of a medieval motte in Cologne-Flittard: a raised castle mound and a wide water-filled moat sit tucked between sports grounds and a dredging lake, protected as a natural monument.
Mülheimer Brücke
since 1951Rhine suspension bridge between Mülheim and Riehl — the origin of Cologne's iconic bridge-green colour and Germany's first bridge with an orthotropic deck.
Mülheimer Stadtgarten
Historic public park in Cologne-Mülheim, established 1912/13 — featuring a lake, sweeping lawns, and the 1914 Fairy-Tale Fountain. Listed landmark.
Mutzbach
A left tributary of the Dhünn stretching just over fifteen kilometres — from Odenthal through Bergisch Gladbach to Leverkusen, its final stretch running underground.
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.
Am Vogelacker
since 1991Compact 6.26-hectare nature reserve in a former gravel pit south of Cologne-Immendorf, packing many rare-species habitats into a small space.
An der Ziegelei
since 1991A 20-hectare floodplain nature reserve near Cologne where birch and poplar woods reclaim a former brickworks in the Rhine's periodic flood zone.
Dellbrücker Heide
since 2009A 39-hectare nature reserve on a former military site north of Cologne-Dellbrück, home to rare heathland species and open habitats.
Flittarder Rheinaue
since 1991A four-kilometre stretch of protected Rhine floodplain on Cologne's northern edge, rich in birdlife and criss-crossed by paths for walkers and cyclists.
Naturschutzgebiet Königsforst
A large, unbroken protected woodland in Cologne's east, with old oak and beech forests, near-natural sandy streams and rare wildlife.
Rheinaue Langel-Merkenich
A nature reserve on the Rhine's left bank in northern Cologne, with floodplain forest, hay meadows and a near-natural riverbank between Langel and Merkenich.
Rheinaue Worringen-Langel
since 1991A nature reserve on the Rhine in northern Cologne, with floodplain forest, river meadows and a Glan-cattle grazing scheme, home to 93 bird species.
Naturschutzgebiet Thielenbruch und Thurner Wald
A wetland reserve on Cologne's north-eastern edge, home to the region's only surviving calcareous fen and a refuge for many rare species.
Neumarkt
Cologne's largest square at over 27,000 m² — once a livestock market, execution ground, and legendary witches' sabbath site, with Roman remains beneath.
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.
Offenbachplatz
The theatre square in Cologne's Altstadt-Nord, fronting the Opera House and Schauspielhaus, centred on the long-neglected Opernbrunnen by Jürgen Hans Grümmer.
Opernbrunnen
since 1966Mosaic fountain in front of Cologne's Opera House, incorporating tiles from Aristotle Onassis's yacht and the bombed-out Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin.
Panther
A bronze big cat poised to strike by sculptor Fritz Behn, created around 1920, in the Südpark in Cologne's Marienburg district.
Poller Köpfe
Historic riverbank fortification on the right bank of the Rhine — built over 250 years to keep the river from carving a new course around Cologne.
Radstadion Köln
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.
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.
Rheinauhafen
Former Cologne harbour with the iconic Crane Houses – today a residential and commercial quarter on the 'Werthchen' peninsula in Altstadt-Süd.
Cologne-Rodenkirchen Rhine Bridge
since 1941Germany's first true suspension bridge: 567 m across the Rhine, opened in 1941 as the 'Adolf Hitler Bridge,' destroyed in WWII and rebuilt in 1954.
Leverkusen Rhine Bridge
since 1965Cable-stayed bridge carrying the A1 motorway across the Rhine at Leverkusen — replacing the demolished 1965 bridge that could no longer handle modern traffic.
RheinEnergieStadion
since 1921Home ground of 1. FC Köln in Müngersdorf — rebuilt in 2004 as a dedicated football stadium and one of twelve 2006 FIFA World Cup venues.
Rheinpark
Riverside landscape park on former Prussian fortress grounds — host of the 1914 Cologne Werkbund Exhibition, listed as a heritage monument since 1989.
Richmodis-Haus
Cologne landmark with two stone horse heads in its octagonal tower — rooted in the haunting legend of Richmodis von Aducht from the Black Death era.
Riehler Aue
since 1971A roughly 27-hectare park on the western bank of the Rhine between the Zoobrücke and Mülheimer Brücke – part of the 1971 Federal Garden Show.
Römerpark
since 1898A heritage-listed city park in Neustadt-Süd, established in 1898 – once the "front garden" of the business college and the first seat of the University of Cologne.
Roncalliplatz
The square around Cologne Cathedral traces a dramatic transformation from a densely built medieval neighbourhood to an open national monument.
Rosengarten
since 1919Symmetrical rose garden on the former Fort X, with over 70 rose varieties and a pergola-style pavilion at the heart of Hilde-Domin-Park.
Rosenzweigpark
since 1929A heritage-listed park from 1928/29 in Zollstock, also called the "Schulpark" – with an elevated rose garden and wide lawns on a former gravel pit.
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.
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.
Segway Point Cologne – Segway Tours through Cologne
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
Guided Segway tours through Cologne – open to individuals, groups, stag/hen parties and corporate events, with riding training included.
Selbach (Flehbach)
A stream running entirely through the Königsforst nature reserve, flowing roughly five kilometres before joining the Flehbach opposite the Erkermühle mill.
Severinsbrücke
since 1959Cable-stayed bridge with a single A-shaped pylon over the Rhine to Deutz — Cologne's first entirely new bridge built after World War II.
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.
Sportpark Höhenberg
since 1931Home ground of Viktoria Köln on the right bank of the Rhine — opened in 1921, today a dedicated football stadium with 8,343 seats.
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.
Strunde
Stream in the Bergisches Land that once powered the region's industry — today partly restored to daylight, partly still flowing through underground pipes.
Südbrücke
since 1946Steel three-arch railway bridge from 1910 spanning the Rhine, primarily for freight traffic, with pedestrian and cycle paths; listed heritage structure.
Südpark
Crescent-shaped park in Marienburg — one of Cologne's most distinctive green spaces, known for its pine grove and a bronze panther sculpture.
Südstadion
since 1973Home ground of SC Fortuna Köln in Zollstock — a football stadium with athletics facilities and capacity for around 11,700 spectators.
surft.kologne
Surf community in Cologne offering Rhine river surfing from a boat, with a coach, courses, travel, and a communal Surft.Haus hub.
Takuplatz
Triangular square in Neuehrenfeld's "Chinese Quarter" — the centre serves as a pétanque court on a former tram turning loop.
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.
Taubenbrunnen
since 1953Cologne's first post-war fountain and the city's first abstract fountain: designed in 1953 by Ewald Mataré as a drinking trough for the Cathedral pigeons.
Tauzieher
since 1908Shell limestone sculpture at the Rheinauhafen — Cologne's first freestanding sculpture in public space, standing around 6½ metres tall.
Ulrepforte
since 1230Cologne's smallest medieval land gate, dating from the 13th century — scene of a patrician feud in 1268 and today the home base of the Rote Funken carnival society.
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).
Wahner Heide
A vast nature reserve east of Cologne with a rare mosaic of dry dunes and wet moorland, freely accessible on marked trails.
Wakeboarding Cologne
Boat-towed wakeboarding, wakesurfing and tubing on the Rhine, starting from the Rheinauhafen.
WakeClubCologne at Rather See
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.
Wallrafplatz
Historic square in Cologne's Altstadt-Nord between the Hohe Straße and the Cathedral, created around 1830 on the site of the demolished Dompropstei.
Wassermannsee
Gravel pit lake in Cologne's Vogelsang district, formed from a 1920s quarry; a restricted fishing spot and part of the Vogelsanger Triotop.
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.
Westhovener Aue
A roughly 0.7 km² recreation and nature area on the right bank of the Rhine in Westhoven – a restored former military site and flood-retention space.
Wiener Platz
Central square and transport hub in Cologne's Mülheim district — a pedestrian zone with the district town hall, weekly market, and the 57-metre Bull high-rise.
