Sparkling water, picturesque lawns and long beaches - on the outskirts of the city and in the green surroundings of Cologne, we discover 25 favorite places in the north, east, south and west. For a weekend by the water, we present eight selected accommodations with a focus on sustainability and design in the Sauerland, the Eifel and the neighboring countries of Belgium and the Netherlands.

25 selected bodies of water in the Cologne area
8 beautiful weekenders in the middle of nature
Over 75 bathing spots with geodata
Fold-out map of the region with all waters and weekenders