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.
Waldbad Dünnwald is a heated open-air pool set in the middle of the forest in Cologne-Dünnwald – right next to the wildlife park, a mini golf course and a campsite. It is run by the local association Freies Ortskartell Köln-Dünnwald e. V.
At a Glance
- Type
- Heated forest open-air pool in a green setting
- Location
- Cologne-Dünnwald, right beside Wildpark Dünnwald
- Pools
- 50 m swimmers' pool (2.3 m deep), two non-swimmers' pools (0.8–1.3 m) and a children's pool with an elephant slide
- Water slide
- large 42 m slide
- Grounds
- lawns shaded by mature trees, beach volleyball and beach soccer courts, table tennis, children's playground, two barrel saunas and a kiosk
- Opening hours
- Wednesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00, closed Monday and Tuesday (also on public holidays)
- Prices
- adults €7, reduced €4, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) €20, children aged 0–3 €0.50
- Address
- Peter-Baum-Weg 20, 51069 Cologne
Things to do here
- Swimming
Pool & Grounds
The heated water is spread across several pools: a 50-metre swimmers' pool 2.3 m deep, two non-swimmers' pools between 0.8 and 1.3 m, and a children's pool with an elephant slide. For some excitement there is a 42-metre water slide. The pools are surrounded by shaded lawns with mature trees. Active visitors will find beach volleyball and beach soccer courts as well as table tennis, while children have their own playground. The facilities also include two barrel saunas and a kiosk.
More on Site
The pool is part of a larger nature area: Wildpark Dünnwald, a mini golf course and a campsite are all right next door. Events are also held on the grounds – on individual event days swimming is not possible and separate opening hours apply.
Season & Prices
The pool is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00; it is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, including public holidays. Admission is €7 for adults, €4 reduced and €20 for the family ticket (two adults and two children); children aged 0 to 3 pay €0.50. A late tariff of €5 applies during the final two hours before closing. Season tickets (€140 for adults, €100 reduced) and rechargeable value cards are available. The sauna and a sun lounger cost €4 each, Wi-Fi €2. Card payment is accepted.
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Address
Peter-Baum-Weg 20
51069 Köln
Hours
Mi: 10:00–18:00
Do: 10:00–18:00
Fr: 10:00–18:00
Sa: 10:00–18:00
So: 10:00–18:00
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Sources & links
- Official website
- Official website (retrieved 2026-06-24)
- Google Maps (retrieved 2026-06-24)
Auto-generated, last verified: 2026-06-30
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