Cologne in the heat scooter: now free drinking water on 13 fountains!

Cologne in the heat scooter: now free drinking water on 13 fountains!

The city of Cologne faces an upcoming heat wave that brings temperatures of over 35 degrees - that's what the German Weather Service says. In the worst case, up to 39 degrees could even be reached. To help Cologne: Inside in these hot days, the city sets up a total of thirteen free drinking water fountains and has numerous refill stations that enable refilling drinking vessels. This action should not only ensure refreshment, but also protect against heat shells that can become a danger in such extreme temperatures. t-online.de informed that the fountain is in operation from April to October Hygiene can be checked.

Where can I find the next water dispensers? In Cologne, the drinking fountain is strategically distributed over the city area. More than 50 shops, cafes and restaurants support the refill campaign by providing tap water free of charge. People can refill fresh water here at any time, wherever they are looking for a thirst quencher. If you want to know where the next stations are, the initiative has made an overview online that will surely help you. 24rhein.de offers a detailed list of fountain locations:

• Zeppelinstraße (Höhe Rewe to go)
• Eigelsteintorburg
• Deutzer Freiheit (St. Heribert)
• Bonner Straße (Höhe pharmacy Zum Goldenen Horn)
• Subbelrather Straße (Höhe Blücherpark and Takufeld)
• Jahnwiese (Höhe Adenauer-Weiher)
• New Sportpark (Höhe Merheimer Straße)
• sports facility Weichselring (Höhe Skatepark Park Blumenberg)
• Maternusplatz
• Barcelona-Allee (Höhe Bürgerpark)
• Jan-Wellem-Straße (height south of the Mülheim city garden)
• Bahnhofstrasse (Höhe Adler pharmacy in the pedestrian zone)

The health risks of the heat

As pleasant as the warm temperatures may be, they also pose risks, especially for health. According to ZDF , many people, especially older people or those with previous illnesses, health problems during heat waves. In the summer of 2022 there were around 9,100 heat -related deaths in Germany - more than through traffic accidents and drug use. Experts therefore advise you to drink enough, at least 1.5 to 3 liters of water a day. But physical exertion should also be avoided during the hottest times of the day to reduce the risk of dehydration.

The Cologne city administration has already set up a heat portal that offers practical tips for the hot days. For example, it is recommended to shower lukewarm, to cool off with damp cloths, to wear light clothes and to seek enough shade. Relatives should also pay particular attention to older, living or chronically ill people in order to be able to quickly recognize early warning signs of overheating.

in this sense: stay hydrated, enjoy the sun responsibly and use the available drinking offers on site!