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.
Located on Vingster Ring in Köln-Vingst, this open-air natural swimming lake is centred around a former gravel-pit lake, complete with a sandy beach and a variety of outdoor relaxation spots.
At a Glance
- Type
- Natural outdoor swimming lake (former gravel pit)
- Address
- Vingster Ring, 51107 Cologne
- Operator
- KölnBäder GmbH
- Facilities
- Sandy beach, sun decks, hammocks, children's playground, combined sand-and-water play area, snack bar
- Accessibility
- Largely accessible grounds; accessible changing rooms, toilets, and showers available; lake entry possible for wheelchair users
- Last admission
- One hour before closing time
Things to do here
- Swim and splash in the lake
- Soak up the sun and build sandcastles on the beach
- Relax in a hammock or on the loungers
- Let the kids romp at the sand-and-water playground
- Take a break with a snack at the kiosk
- Enjoy a picnic on the meadow
Grounds and Activities
The lake is fringed by a sandy beach that gives the whole site a genuine seaside feel. Sun decks and hammocks are dotted around for those who want to relax. Children are well catered for with both a conventional playground and a combined sand-and-water play area.
Food and Drink
The snack bar is run by EfBa Catering & Gastronomie and keeps the same hours as the swimming area. Guests can eat and drink at standing tables or on beer-garden bench sets arranged under parasols.
Accessibility
In addition to the accessible bathroom facilities, the lake itself is generally reachable by wheelchair. Note that parts of the lawn may be uneven in places. No advance booking is required for a visit with a wheelchair.
Map
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Address
Vingster Ring
51107 Köln
Hours
Mo: 12:00–19:00
Di: 12:00–19:00
Mi: 12:00–19:00
Do: 12:00–19:00
Fr: 12:00–19:00
Sa: 12:00–19:00
So: 12:00–19:00
Contact
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Sources & links
- Official website
- Official website (retrieved 2026-06-24)
- Google Maps (retrieved 2026-06-24)
Auto-generated, last verified: 2026-06-25
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