Best places: Outdoor swimming pools in Cologne, Germany

😐 I was badly surprised that it's allowed to smoke ewerywhere in that public place despite a lot of children. When you are trying to lie under the sun and enjoy yourself you we'll be immersed 100% in the clouds of tobacco smoke of your neighbors. Germany turned out to be pretty much behind other count...

Man-made beach by Fühlinger Lake with a beach club bar, dining, water sports & treetop rope course.

👍👍 Warm in winter and has a cover

Family-friendly sports center with indoor & outdoor pools, huge water slides, a sauna & a solarium.

Modern, all-weather aqua park with thrilling water slides, plus spa with herb-infused sauna options.

👍👍 For children the place is wonderful!👍👏

👍👍 Front desk and lifeguards are very friendly, informative and attentive. we asked to jump the 3 m springboard for old time’s sake and they let us (which is usually reserved for clubs, school classes etc).

😠 Chlorgas

This nature area around the namesake lake features a seasonal beach club & walking trails.