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SonnenscheinEtage

Cologne’s off to the beach

Important information:
Before visiting one of the locations, please inform yourself via the websites and/or social media channels about current news and hygiene measures.

So you want city AND beach? Not a problem in Cologne. There’s a whole raft of gorgeous places to bury your feet in the sand. Here’s my top four tips for beach life right in the heart of the city, along the Rhine or at the lakeside.

km 689 Cologne Beach Club

Deutz on the east bank of the Rhine is home to km 689 Cologne Beach Club and its fine white sandy floors. A little more business-like than its high-altitude counterpart, it offers unbeatable views of the Cologne skyline. You sip your cocktail in comfy deckchairs or cosy canopy beds, gaze straight across to the Dom, watch the cargo boats float past and observe joggers and skaters on the riverside promenade.

The beach club is located on the ground of Tanzbrunnen, a popular venue for outdoor events in summer.

Season opening on 11 June 2020

Thursday and Friday: from 3 pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holiday: from 2 pm
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: closed
Information about special events and different, weather-depending opening times are on social media

Address: km 689 Cologne Beach Club, Rheinparkweg 1, 50679 Cologne
Web: www.km689.de | www.facebook.com/km689

km 689 Cologne Beach Club ©KölnKongress GmbH© KölnKongress GmbH
km 689 Cologne Beach Club ©KölnKongress GmbH

Blackfoot Beach Köln

Blackfoot Beach at Fühlinger See is my go-to lakeside beach club when I’m feeling active and want to spend an entire day at the water’s edge. This place is home to Cologne’s only outdoor rope climbing circuit right on the water plus a diving school. You can do standup paddling, archery or canoeing and play beach volleyball. Fühlinger See, actually eight lakes including a sailing regatta course, is where Cologne heads for a one-day vacation. The beach bar has comfy daybeds, a white sandy beach and a varied food menu. Look out for themed parties like Salsa Night or Caribbean Night, accompanied with the right kind of music and food.

From 30 May, open everyday from 10 am to 8 pm.

Adult day pass : EUR 4.80. Tenns’ and Kids’ admission is less. Currently, only online booking for tickets via the website possible.

Address: Blackfoot Köln, Stallagsbergweg 1, 50769 Cologne
Web: www.blackfoot-cologne.de | www.facebook.com/BlackfootBeach

Blackfoot Beach Köln
Blackfoot Beach Köln

Kölsche Riviera

If you prefer to pack your own picnic basket and enjoy a beach without the club, head to the “kölsche Riviera” in the south of the city at km 683, the historic district of Rodenkirchen. There’s plenty of space here to spread out a blanket along one of the small bays at the riverside, take a stroll or stop off for a bite to eat at one of the floating restaurants or traditional inns at the water’s edge. The Weiße Flotte boats shuttle between Riviera and the city centre, offering stunning views of both sides of the Rhine, the bridges and the Dom. By the way, swimming in the river is not banned as such, but it’s very dangerous. If you plan to test the waters, better head to the lake or one of Cologne’s open-air pools.

Address: Rodenkirchener Riviera, Uferstraße 50996 Cologne

Kölsche Riviera
Kölsche Riviera

SonnenscheinEtage

SonnenscheinEtage (which translates loosely to Sunshine Floor) is the beach club right in the city centre – perfect for hanging out after a stroll through town or a spot of retail therapy. This place offers a high-altitude beach atmosphere on the top floor of a 14-story parking structure. Bamboo matting shields visitors against the bustle of the city, with wicker seats, deck chairs and trendy Europallet and driftwood seating dotted about. You bury your feet in fine white gravel and sip your drink with a splendid view of the Dom. Beverages and snacks are served by the super-nice team behind the bar, frequently a DJ drops in to spin some tunes, and sometimes there’s even a BBQ. And hidden away as it is high up above the city, SonnenscheinEtage is still a bit of an insider tip…

SonnenscheinEtage
SonnenscheinEtage

Check ahead for opening hours (weather depending) and whether there’s a private function.

Address: Floor 14, B parking structure above Galeria Kaufhof,  An St. Agatha 19-25, 50667 Cologne
Web: www.sonnenscheinetage.de | www.facebook.com/sonnenscheinetage

Important information:
Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to say when and if the SonnenscheinEtage can open this season.
As an alternative, from Saturday 27 June 2020, you can visit the new Leverkusen beach bar on the banks of the Rhine.

Adress: Strandbar Leverkusen, Rheinallee 7 (in Neuland-Park), 51373 Leverkusen
Web: www.strandbarleverkusen.de | www.facebook.com/strandbarleverkusen

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