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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.

Indoor Swimming Family-friendly

The Höhenbergbad in Cologne brings together an indoor pool and an outdoor pool under one operator, offering a variety of water areas suited to all age groups.

At a Glance

Type
Combined facility (indoor pool + outdoor pool)
Address
Schwarzburger Str. 4, 51103 Cologne
Pools
25-metre pool, four-seasons pool, outdoor pool, learner pool, children's paddling pool
Main attractions
65-metre water slide, diving tower
Ticket office closes
one hour before closing time
Parking
limited number of free parking spaces available

Things to do here

  • Whoosh down the 65-metre water slide
  • Leap into the pool from the diving tower
  • Swim laps in the 25-metre pool
  • Splash and play with the little ones in the paddling pool and sand-and-mud playground
  • Take a snack break at the beach bar
  • Swim year-round between the indoor and outdoor pools

Pool Areas and Attractions

The facility features several pools for different purposes: a 25-metre sports pool available in both the indoor and outdoor season. A learner pool and a four-seasons pool round out the offering. Thrill-seekers can enjoy a 65-metre water slide as well as a diving tower.

Children's Area

The outdoor section includes a paddling pool with animated animal figures, a children's slide, and a sand-and-mud play area. The children's zone is designed with the youngest visitors firmly in mind.

Dining and Accessibility

Refreshments are provided by an indoor kiosk (Snack Attack) and a beach bar (Sansibar), both of which open in line with the outdoor pool's traffic-light opening indicator. The facility is equipped for accessibility: there is a step-free changing room, an accessible toilet and shower, and wheelchairs available for getting around the site. The indoor pools are reached via steps, while the outdoor pool area is laid out on a single level. No pool hoist is available. Wheelchair users do not need to book in advance; however, visitors whose ID card entitles them to a companion are advised to bring one along.

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Address

Schwarzburger Str. 4
51103 Köln

Hours

Mo: 06:30–21:30

Di: 06:30–21:30

Mi: 13:00–20:00

Do: 06:30–21:30

Fr: 06:30–21:30

Sa: 09:00–20:00

So: 09:00–20:00

Contact

0221 2791810

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