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Cologne's hot days: How to cool down now!
Find out how Cologne offers cooling off on hot summer days: cold chambers, ice bars and water playgrounds for every taste.
Cologne's hot days: How to cool down now!
Summer is coming back with great strides and brings with it high temperatures. In Cologne there are a wealth of options to cool off in the heat. No matter whether you are an athlete, a connoisseur or a little one – the city has something to offer for everyone. The latest offers invite you to beat the summer heat and do something for your health at the same time.
Experience extreme cold
This is recommended for the adventurers among us Coolzone cold chamber on Herthastraße in Zollstock. Temperatures here reach around -90 degrees Celsius, which not only makes for a tingling experience; The application also promotes blood circulation and strengthens the immune system. A stay lasts between 3.5 and 5 minutes and the whole thing can be booked from just 19 euros. A real insider tip for anyone who wants to boost their immune system!
A pleasure for all senses
If you prefer something more leisurely, you have the option Icebar to visit, which technically has a temperature of -18 degrees. There's a special offer here: For around 26 euros, visitors can enjoy an enjoyable stay of 25 minutes including three drinks. Jackets are provided so that you can experience the cool atmosphere near Friesenplatz without any worries. However, tickets should be purchased online in advance as demand is high.
Playing and splashing around
For the little adventurers there is one in the green belt between Vogelsanger and Venloer Straße Water playground. An area of 1,300 square meters is filled with colorful water play equipment and over 40 jets that offer bubbling fun. The facility will remain open until October and will reopen next April, so that little water-shy explorers will get their money's worth in the summer.
Cool for in between
If you want to treat yourself to a quick refreshment, you can take advantage of the “Cooling Cologne” initiative. Water hoses are used by the city and RheinEnergie, which generate a water mist and enable temperature reductions of up to 14 degrees. The locations, such as Severinskirchplatz, Chlodwigplatz and Rudolfplatz, offer a quick way to cool off in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city.
Cold Chamber: Health and Wellness
The cold chamber not only has a lot to offer as a cooling element. These treatment options, which can be found at numerous facilities in Cologne, including rehabilitation clinics and wellness studios, beat the summer heat with numerous health benefits. A cold chamber application should follow scientific knowledge strengthen the immune system and relieve pain.
Cold therapy supports rehabilitation after sporting injuries and offers positive effects on rheumatic and neurological diseases. Although each application must be examined individually, the benefits cannot be denied: narrowing of blood vessels, anti-inflammatory effects and an improvement in general well-being are just a few aspects that convince many people.
There is a wide range of options for every Cologne resident to escape the summer heat. From extreme cold experiences to enjoyable stays to playful refreshments at the water features - there is something for everyone. This way you can enjoy the summer without breaking a sweat!