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SonnenscheinEtage – Kölns höchster Stadtstrand

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👍👍 What can you say? Everything perfect! Perfect location in the middle of the city center. Great location with a nice atmosphere. There were enough seats and the view of the cathedral is great. The employees were also super nice. You are happy to pay a small entrance fee for this. People often mention view, great, nice, beach, drinks, location, city, Great, entrance, super,


Address

Galeria Kaufhof Karstadt, 14. Etage (linker Fahrstuhl) / 14th floor (left elevator, An St. Agatha 19-25/Parkhaus B, 50667 Köln, Germany

Website

sonnenscheinetage.de

Contact

+49 176 98353827

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (346 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: view (25) great (22) nice (17) beach (14) drinks (14) location (13) city (11) Great (11) entrance (11) super (10)
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  • 5/5 Trusted R. 2 years ago on Google • 467 reviews
    What can you say? Everything perfect! Perfect location in the middle of the city center. Great location with a nice atmosphere. There were enough seats and the view of the cathedral is great. The employees were also super nice. You are happy to pay a small entrance fee for this.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 G. K. 6 months ago on Google • 432 reviews
    The idea itself and the location are very nice. However, the opening times were not consistent and the view was not that spectacular. other than that it was hard to find
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco W. 9 months ago on Google • 171 reviews
    It's just been a great concept for years. As an outsider, you would never think that there could be a beach bar in this place. Every time I come over with friends who are not from Cologne, they are thrilled. It is important to mention that you have to pay an entrance fee (5 euros) before entering the beach bar. But you will be rewarded with a great view and a unique flair. Prices are comparable to other beach bars. The selection of music creates a holiday mood. All the employees were very friendly and in a good mood, and the sanitary facilities were fine. We like to come back again and again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emese B. 9 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    Nice place to chill with friends and grab drinks while enjoying a rooftop view of the city. Plenty of shade available under the sunbrellas as well. Best to go early (6 pm-ish), it gets packed after 8 pm, and the sunchairs are mostly taken by then. Chill music in the background, gives a cool atmosphere- while it allows you to still have proper conversations :) Good drink options of beers, wines and cocktails. A bit tricky to find at first - once inside the 'B' PARKING LOT of the Kaufhof - take the elevator on the left - that's the only one that goes to the rooftop. (14th floor).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Caio Souza C. 7 months ago on Google • 413 reviews
    Very nice spot in the city for good drinks in a nice environment in the summer! The prices of the drinks are ok, but you have to pay 5€ for the entrance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andreas T. 7 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    The SonnenscheinEtage is located on the 14th floor of a parking garage in the immediate vicinity of the Kaufhof. There are enough seating options available on two levels. Drinks can be paid for cashless, but the entrance fee of 5 euros cannot. The staff was very friendly. After dark, the location unfolds its charm thanks to well-thought-out lighting. Food is not available. If you want to chill out with a cool drink, this is the right place for you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah 8 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    With a view of the cathedral you can sit in the sun and enjoy cool drinks. Unfortunately there are only snacks like peanuts, chips and ice cream. The staff is friendly. Entrance fee 5 euros (children up to 12 years pay no entry). The directions on the HP are a bit confusing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas G. 6 years ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Great chill out time on the rooftop. Enjoy summer and have a break.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ferdinand R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Full points. Lovingly made, the view of the skyline is great and the resident DJ, I've heard in the boathouse, fits in there wonderfully. Keep it up! The complainers, who stand out on the prices, should perhaps think about what - presumably - on it goes rent for the location in the city center. That's certainly steep. (Original) Volle Punktzahl. Liebevoll gemacht, der Blick auf die Skyline ist super und der Resident-DJ, den ich schon im Bootshaus gehört habe, passt da wunderbar hin. Macht weiter so! Die Meckerer, die auf den Preisen abheben, sollten vielleicht mal dran denken, was da - mutmaßlich - an Miete für die Location in der Innenstadt draufgeht. Das ist bestimmt happig.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin A. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite open air location in cologne.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rahul (. 7 years ago on Google • 200 reviews
    I liked sonnenschein etage due its spectacular view of Cologne city, The Cathederal looks awesome, I found food to be ordinary but drinks and staff turned out to be fabulous hosts. I had a great time on this 'Sunshine floor' :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lukas W. 7 months ago on Google • 199 reviews
    Great concept, unfortunately not thought through to the end. The idea of ​​opening a beach bar in the parking garage with the prospect of opening is brilliant, and the €5 entrance fee is totally fine, considering the otherwise cheap drinks prices. Unfortunately, the implementation is rather difficult; it sometimes looks very rushed. The seating is not comfortable and there is no beach bar feel. A pity! You can still make improvements and give the whole thing a bit more Mediterranean flair.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Berkay Y. 1 year ago on Google • 122 reviews
    It says it is open till midnight but they are closed at 22:00. Even though very nice view and relaxed atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Karl F. 5 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Great atmosphere, nice view of the skyline, and the concept itself is awesome. However drinks are on the pricier side, and it's one of the few bars in Köln that charges an entry fee which dampens things a bit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 E. S. 7 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Cool idea to put a beach bar on a parking garage. 🤗 The view of the cathedral is great. But paying a €5 entrance fee? You can do it, but I think it's more of a rip-off. The beach chairs are very uncomfortable for tall people, and the music is far too loud (of course depending on where you sit near the large speakers). The cocktails are okay in terms of price-performance ratio.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johana F. 1 year ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Nice view, kind stuff, not very crowded, drinks not overpriced
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reza R. 6 years ago on Google
    Interesting concept, beach themed bar at the top of a car park
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Willi V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great view over Cologne. (Original) Toller Blick über Köln.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Malek S. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing. We need more places like this in Köln. Oh and they should sell Pizza. I would give it 6 Stars then.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ana Klaric K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice view :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mak mak (. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice people and the view is great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JaZzy 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A short break in the middle of Cologne. Sand ... lounge .... palm trees ... drinks and a view of our Cologne Cathedral. Simply chilled and relaxed. (Original) Ein Kurzurlaub mitten in Köln. Sand...Lounge....Palmen...Drinks und der Blick auf unseren Kölner Dom. Einfach chillig und entspannt.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ro M. 6 months ago on Google • 132 reviews
    Nice view of the city and even better if the weather is right. Service was friendly. The ambience itself is ok, but you could definitely get a little more out of it. You can park in the Galeria parking garage.

  • 5/5 Leon Winkler (. 7 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    This was actually quite nice for a parking garage rooftop bar. Just don’t do like I do and circle the location a few times before realizing you need to go inside the parking garage and take the elevator to the 14th floor. Also keep in mind that there is an entry fee

  • 4/5 M K. 6 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Great bar. Unfortunately the benches and tables are not in good condition. A new coat of paint wouldn't be bad. Otherwise it's great here.

  • 1/5 Eduardo M. 8 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    So i went visiting the bar with three people and then i was supposed to pay 15eur in total, just to get access 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼 i’ve been to even more beautiful cocktail bars and jave not experienced such a hussle

  • 4/5 A P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice vibe, great views, good place to meet friends for a drink.

  • 1/5 Sibi E. 5 years ago on Google
    Couldn't find it...followed directions given by Google maps.

  • 5/5 Gerhard W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) With Ussicht on Dr. Dom! (Original) Met Ussicht op dr Dom!

  • 3/5 Stefan N. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice rooftop bar on a parking garage. View is OK and sand on the floor would have been nicer. Unfortunately, music was also very lame and chilled. Entry was € 3.50. I think it's actually too expensive. (Original) Nette Rooftop Bar auf einem Parkhaus. Ausblick ist OK und Sand auf dem Boden wäre schöner gewesen. Musik war leider auch sehr lahm und chillig. Eintritt war 3,50 €. Finde ich eigentlich zu teuer.

  • 4/5 Ole M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just convince yourself. (Original) Überzeugt euch einfach selbst.

  • 3/5 Jutta D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Drinks a bit too expensive can see the cathedral but not the Rhine (Original) Getränke etwas zu teuer kann den Dom sehen aber nicht den Rhein

  • 5/5 laura P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice atmosphere (Original) Sehr nette Atmosphäre

  • 5/5 zed k. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice there, unfortunately the drinks prices especially with beer or refreshment are a bit too high. (Original) Sehr schön dort, leider die Getränke Preise vor allem bei Beer or Erfrischungsgetränk sind etwas zu hoch.

  • 5/5 Maik V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect to just take a break from everyday life. Cool drinks and relaxed atmosphere. (Original) Perfekt um einfach mal die Seele baumeln zu lassen. Coole Drinks und entspannte Atmosphäre.

  • 5/5 Benjamin H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool idea (Original) Coole Idee

  • 5/5 Dicker S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Short and sweet: Just awesome. Great atmosphere, great team, great cocktails, great view of the cathedral. Looking forward to next time (Original) Kurz und knapp: Einfach nur geil. Geile Atmosphäre, super Team, geniale Cocktails, super Blick auf den Dom. Freue mich auf's nächste Mal

  • 4/5 Markus B. 4 years ago on Google
    ?

  • 4/5 Thomas S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice staff, great location with a great view. (Original) Nettes Personal, super Lage mit einem tollen Aussicht.

  • 4/5 Anna S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cöllefornia! The view of the cathedral in sunshine with a cool drink in hand lying in a deckchair is like vacation. You can redeem the entrance fee for your drink. (Original) Cöllefornia! Die Aussicht auf den Dom bei Sonnenschein mit einem kühlen Getränk in der Hand im Liegestuhl liegend ist wie Urlaub. Den Eintrittspreis kann man für sein Getränk einlösen.

  • 5/5 Siegurd K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great for the Kölsch in the summer! (Original) Toll für's Kölsch im Sommer!

  • 5/5 Rene F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A little hidden, but in summer to chill TOP? ?? (roof terrace) (Original) Ein bisschen Versteckt ,aber im Sommer zum Chillen TOP? ?? (Dachterrasse )

  • 4/5 Pat H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I think it's great to relax a bit after the city. But I find it expensive (Original) Ich finde es super um etwas zu entspannen, nach der Stadt. Aber ich finde es teuer

  • 4/5 In K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice summer location (Original) Schöne Sommer-Location

  • 5/5 Ringo H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool rooftop bar. However, absolutely terrible wine selection and absolutely filthy used glasses. This can be done better. (Original) Sehr coole Rooftop Bar. Jedoch absolut schreckliche Weinauswahl und absolut versiffte verbrauchte Gläser. Das geht besser.

  • 5/5 Y A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place for lovers. (Original) Место для влюбленных.

  • 2/5 Marcus F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is a flop compared to something similar in Frankfurt. Carelessly moved - no flair. But the extravagant beverage selection saves the 2 stars (and the guy with the funny Schnuuzbart as a waitress ?). But the access with the only left elevator (where the door always bangs to the people entering) is anything but sympathetic. Look at it in FFM, dear operator. Be envious, amazed and copied. Then the entrance fee is justified. (Original) Im Vergleich zu etwas Ähnlichem in Frankfurt ist das hier ein Flop. Lieblos dahingezimmert - kein Flair. Allein die extravagante Getränkeauswahl rettet die 2 Sternchen (und der Kerl mit dem lustigen Schnuuzbart als Bedienung ?). Allein der Zugang mit dem nur linken Fahrstuhl (bei dem die Tür immer an die einsteigenden Menschen knallt) ist alles andere als sympathisch. Guckt es Euch mal in FFM an, liebe Betreiber. Seid neidisch, staunt und kopiert. Dann ist das Eintrittsgeld auch gerechtfertigt.

  • 5/5 Jonas S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A little hard to find and the view is limited ... Otherwise super friendly staff ... Plenty of space ... a bit difficult for large Grupoen ... reasonable prices (Original) Etwas schwer zu finden und die Aussicht hält sich in Grenzen... Ansonsten super freundliches Personal... Viel Platz... für große Grupoen etwas schwer... vertretbare Preise

  • 5/5 Angela S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice location in the middle of the city. Drinks are quite expensive despite entrance and unfortunately the sunshine days already at twelve o'clock closes. But a really extraordinary location with beach feeling over the rooftops of Cologne with a wonderful view of the Cologne Cathedral! Should there be more ... (Original) Sehr schöne Location mitten in der Stadt. Getränke sind recht teuer trotz Eintritt und leider schließt die Sonnenscheinetage schon um zwölf Uhr. Aber eine wirklich außergewöhnliche Location mit Beach Feeling über den Dächern von Köln mit wunderbarem Blick auf den Kölner Dom! Sollte es mehr von geben...

  • 4/5 Eddy E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The view is beyond doubt. The drinks vary in quality, which is not so dramatic. Unfortunately no sand, but small stones. (Original) Der Blick ist über jeden Zweifel erhaben. Die Drinks schwanken in der Qualität, was aber nicht so dramatisch ist. Leider kein Sand, sondern kleine Steinchen.

  • 3/5 Marina García P. 5 years ago on Google
    Place very nice, drinks are normal

  • 5/5 R M. 4 years ago on Google
    Sexy

  • 3/5 Kim Je B. 4 years ago on Google
    Gut

  • 4/5 Esma 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great view to Cologne Cathedral. Cool and imaginatively decorated. Too bad it is not a sandy beach. Sympathetic employees as cool and casual. At the entrance you have to pay minimum consumption, but you can use it. The bar is opposite the Kaufhof parking B- on the 14th floor (left elevator). (Original) Tolle Aussicht zum Kölner Dom. Cool und einfallsreich dekoriert. Schade, dass es kein Sandstrand ist. Sympathiescher Mitarbeiter ebenso cool und lässig. Am Eingang muss man Mindestesverzehr bezahlen, jedoch kann man es verwerten. Die Bar ist gegenüber vom Kaufhof- Parkplatz B- auf der 14. Etage (linker Aufzug).

  • 5/5 Didi S. 4 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 4/5 Galaxy Tab Pro S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For the middle of the city all right! The panoramic picture (Dom) is really great. (Original) Für mitten in der Stadt ganz in Ordnung! Das Panoramabild( Dom) ist wirklich toll.

  • 5/5 Zsofia B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place to get up in the middle of the day. (Original) Remek hely felülemelkedni a mindennapokon a város közepén.

  • 5/5 Sönke R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Absolutely great, very nice staff and a very nice owner. Great and an experience even in the rain (Original) Absolut toll, sehr nettes Personal und ein sehr netter Inhaber. Toll gemacht und auch bei Regen ein Erlebnis

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice. Always happy. (Original) Sehr schön. Immer wieder gern.

  • 5/5 Jutta V. 4 years ago on Google
    Top on the Top🥰

  • 3/5 Schorschi 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) OK so far ... (Original) OK soweit...

  • 4/5 Eliza O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In good weather great for a drink ... offer of food did not appeal to me. (Original) Bei schönem Wetter super für eine Runde Getränke... Angebot an Essen hat mich nicht angesprochen.

  • 5/5 Wilfried K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really cool location in the middle of Kölle. (Original) Richtig geile Location mitten in Kölle.

  • 5/5 Gün N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sun bills days. Yes, what is that? On the parking garage of the Kaufhof you can end the day in a relaxed atmosphere and with a view of the cathedral. Whether in a beach chair, a beach bed or beach chairs. Here you can relax. The entrance cost 10 € per capita (Friday evening). There is a DJ and a caterer provided for the physical well-being (against payment). Rich beverage selection. It is sold until 23:30 clock, then it is slowly kehraus, because the parking garage closes at 00:00 clock. (Original) SonnenscheinEtage. Ja was ist denn das ? Auf dem Parkhaus vom Kaufhof kann man in entspannter Athmosphäre und Blick auf den Dom den Tag ausklingen lassen. Ob in einem Strandkorb, einem Beachbett oder Strandstühlen. Hier kann man die Seele baumeln lassen. Der Eintritt hat pro Kopf 10 € gekostet (Freitag Abend). Es hat ein DJ aufgelegt und ein Caterer hat für das leibliche Wohl gesorgt (gegen Bezahlung). Reichhaltige Getränkeauswahl. Es wird bis 23:30 Uhr verkauft, dann ist langsam kehraus, weil das Parkhaus um 00:00 Uhr schließt.

  • 2/5 Carina K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I imagined something nice and special. A beautiful view over the city you have maximum in the stand, drinks you have to get yourself and you can only pay in cash. I can only warn everyone before the cocktails! One time it was ok, but I will not go again. (Original) Hab es mir etwas hübscher und besonderer vorgestellt.Eine schöne Aussicht über die Stadt hat man maximal im stehen,Getränke muss man sich selber besorgen und man kann nur bar zahlen. Vor den Cocktails kann ich nur jeden warnen! Ein mal war ok,aber noch mal werde ich wohl nicht hingehen.

  • 5/5 Frank S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place to chill out (Original) Ein toller Ort zum chillen

  • 5/5 Luciano R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) a breath of fresh air in the city center ... to try (Original) una boccata d aria nel centro città... da provare

  • 4/5 Horst R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In good weather definitely recommended (Original) Bei schönem Wetter unbedingt empfehlenswert

  • 4/5 Der T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful location, great views and great DJ at the start, best for the summer (Original) Wunderschöne Location, tolle Aussicht und super DJ am Start , bestes für den Sommer

  • 5/5 Alex S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great beach club in Cologne (Original) Toller Beachclub in Köln

  • 1/5 Michaela H. 8 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    It's not normal to charge 5 euros just to enter a bar. Crazy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash only
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✗ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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