The 10 most unusual ice cream flavors in Cologne – a treat for everyone!

The 10 most unusual ice cream flavors in Cologne – a treat for everyone!

In Cologne, the hot summer sun ensures sweet treats in the city's ice cream parlors. Numerous ice cream parlors not only tempt you with classic flavors, but also with a colorful bouquet of unusual ice cream flavors. This year, the creative delicacies are very popular and are tempting Cologne's palate with exciting flavor combinations. The Cologne City Gazette took a closer look at eight special ice cream flavors.

One of the highlights is the creamy **olive oil ice cream** from Il Gelato di Ferigo, which can be found in the Bayenthal and Riehl districts. It scores with a high proportion of antioxidants and is made from natural ingredients. If you like vegan options, you can look forward to the apricot prosecco sorbet. This special ice cream is available for just 1.90 euros per scoop, and the ice cream parlor has created fair conditions with its opening hours from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. (closed on Mondays).

The **pumpkin seed ice cream** from the ice field in Ehrenfeld offers a hearty, strong taste and shines in bright green. There are also vegan varieties here, such as chocolate ice cream, all at a price of 2 euros per scoop. The doors are open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. to enjoy the cool treats.

Creative ice cream specialties

Another taste masterpiece is the **sage nut butter ice cream** from Schmelz & Bohne in Kettengasse. The combination of caramelized butter flavors, nut flavor and a hint of sage is available for starting at 2 euros per scoop. The opening times are varied, meaning that ice cream lovers can get their money's worth here, even on Sundays and public holidays.

In the ice cream parlor [ais] there is a **vegan banana bread ice cream** that has delicious chocolate and biscuit pieces. This dessert is available in Nippes and Altstadt-Süd for 2 euros per scoop. If you like it even cheaper, you can get a small ball for just 1 euro.

Adventurous ice cream consumers shouldn't miss the **Pina Colada ice cream** at Gelateria Cafeteria Süd. With or without a hint of alcohol – experimental ingredients are a given here. The ice cream costs between 2.50 euros and 3 euros per scoop and is sold in the southern part of the city.

News from the ice cream parlor world

However, the diversity in Cologne does not end there. The ice cream parlor Liliana on Neuenhrenfeld produces the unique **Mozartkugel ice cream** with marzipan and nougat flavor. A real treat for just 1.50 euros per ball. Opening times from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed on Mondays) make visiting easy.

In the ice cream parlor in Ehrenfeld you can also find **vegan rice pudding ice cream**, which is spiced with a pinch of cinnamon and is also available for 2.20 euros per scoop. These unusual variants are part of the trend that motivates ice cream makers to get creative and present unusual ice cream flavors. From berry ice cream to **kefir ice cream** with special combinations found at Panciera ice cream parlor, there is something for every taste.

Not to forget the international range of ice cream flavors! The trends are towards **avocado sorbet** with nachos and chili sauce or **gold ice cream** decorated with gold leaf. Such crazy variations show that ice cream culture is not only flourishing in Cologne, but is also reaching new dimensions worldwide, as the Varta Guide reports.

Cologne's ice cream parlors show that there is something for everyone, many new taste experiences and, above all, the desire to try out the numerous ice cream flavors will continue to be an integral part of Cologne's leisure culture in 2025. Grab it and discover the variety of creative ice cream flavors near you!