Beer garden in Blücherpark

Cologne is a surprisingly green city, once you look closely. A real jewel in the city’s green crown is Blücherpark in Ehrenfeld, which is a little reminiscent of a palatial garden. This is a prime place to while away a summer’s evening, starting off with a half-hour of gentle rowing on the pond before retreating to the pretty beer garden by the water’s edge. Views include baby swans in search of a place to cool off at dusk and the beautifully maintained beds of roses on the city side of the park. Tasty Kölsch, a solid wine list and a selection of snacks make this a great place to end the day.