Hey you, close your eyes for a moment and imagine the following: a summer's day in one of the most beautiful places in Cologne, your loved ones spread out their blankets, colorful snacks are handed out, the scent of summer & sunscreen is in the air, nice music comes out of your speaker, your friend hands you an ice-cold drink.

What are you thinking of? The first thing that pops into my head is definitely a summery Aperol Spritz with a fresh slice of orange. Is this scenario exactly to your taste? Then we've got something for you: Together with Aperol, we're sweetening your summer, because we've gone in search of the most beautiful picnic spots in Cologne.

🤝 Whether you're planning a romantic date or want to hang out with friends - we've got something for everyone. So grab your picnic basket, sunscreen and Aperol Spritz and let's explore the most beautiful picnic spots in our city together! 🌞🍹

Cologne has so many beautiful parks - here are our highlights:

Chilling with an Aperol Spritz at the Decksteiner Weiher

Situated in the outer green belt, the Decksteiner Weiher is always ideal for a long walk followed by a picnic. You walk along the banks of the pond through avenues of trees and come across ducks and swans. In between, you can make yourself comfortable on one of the many benches or take a blanket with you and sit down in the fresh greenery. As the area is very extensive, you will always find an undisturbed spot to picnic and enjoy your delicious Aperol Spritz. Especially cool: After your break, you can get active and play a round of mini golf at the Haus an See or hire a pedal boat or rowing boat and take your picnic out onto the water. We call it: Perfect APEROL SUNday VIBE.

Rhine Park with a view of the Rhine

Picnicking on the other side of the Rhine with a view of the cathedral? The Rheinpark makes it possible. The park has already hosted the Federal Garden Show twice, in 1957 and 1971, and this is also reflected in the grounds. Numerous colorful flowerbeds, fountains, the park café and the cable car that connects the park with the zoo are reminders of the great event. Stroll along rose bushes past large playgrounds and then make yourself comfortable with a picnic blanket. An Aperol Spritz is particularly good amidst this blaze of color - everything here embodies that pure summer feeling. You're sure to see the green little train pass you at some point. You can be chauffeured through the park in 20 minutes. Adjacent to it is the youth park - skate park, mini golf and many events make it a popular meeting place.

APEROL SUNday VIBE at Niehler Strand

Picnicking with sand under your feet? You can do that on Niehl beach! There are plenty of shady and sunny spots here, so you're sure to find the most suitable spot for you. It's also a great place to go for all dog lovers: There is a dog walking area here. Why not combine your next picnic with a bike ride - you can cycle along the Rhine here, always with a fresh breeze in your face.

Enjoy the sunset on the Pollerwiesen meadows

We change sides of the Rhine again and head south to the Pollerwiesen meadows - past tennis courts and soccer pitches, the grassy area stretches for miles. It's not easy to decide where to spread out our picnic blanket and prepare the ingredients for our Aperol Spritz. From here, you have the best view of the Cologne skyline with the crane houses, cathedral, Gross St. Martin and the Hohenzollern Bridge. The sunsets are particularly beautiful. So it's worth moving your picnic into the evening and enjoying an Aperol Spritz at sunset before the orange fireball disappears on the horizon.

Blücherpark

Blücherpark in Bilderstöckchen is a true oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. The park with its numerous meadows for picnics, quiet gardens and two children's playgrounds attracts more than just people from Ehrenfeld and the surrounding area. At the boat station, you can treat yourself to an ice-cold Aperol Spritz in the beer garden right by the water or hire a boat and drift relaxed across the pond. For us, this is the best spot to switch off in summer and enjoy the APEROL SUNday VIBES.

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