The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting grayer & even though we sometimes like to snuggle up at home with candles and a hot water bottle, we don't feel like sitting around all the time. So we need activities for the cold and rainy days! 🤓☝🏻

That's why we've taken a look at our Urban Sports Club app and picked out the coolest locations where you can escape the bad weather in an active and relaxed way. Whether it's wellness, Pilates, swimming or padel - with your Urban Sports Club membership, you can immerse yourself in some of the best spots in the city. We've put together our top five indoor activities that you should definitely try this fall and winter. But take a look for yourself!

Südbad Dortmund: Swimming at professional level

The Südbad is the place to go in Dortmund for anyone who wants to go all out when swimming. Whether relaxing in the 29°C warm training pool, on the 50-meter lane or diving from the 10-meter tower - there's something for everyone here. The spacious facilities provide everything you need. Really nice: the Sübad has barrier-free access and disabled-accessible showers, toilets and changing rooms.

Ruhrallee 30, 44139

© South pool

PadelCity Dortmund: sport and fun for everyone

PadelCity has 8 padel courts and 4 soccer courts as well as a multicourt for everything a sportsman's heart desires. Especially cool is the interactive LÜ game room and the cozy bistro with Sky and DAZN, which is ready for any soccer broadcast. The PadelCity team loves the sport and also has coaches on hand to give you tips for your next match - so put on your shoes and let's go!

📍 Bunsen-Kirchhoff-Str. 9, 44139

© PadelCity

Pilates & yoga in the half-timbered house

In the charming half-timbered house, Jennifer Conzendorf invites you to connect body and mind in her bright rooms. With Pilates and yoga - on two light-flooded floors - you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and bring yourself back to the here and now. Perfect for anyone who longs for peace and balance and appreciates tranquillity in a unique ambience.

📍 Markt Str. 20b, 59494

© Jennifer Conzendorf

Fancy fitness with a pinch of creativity?

VI-Dance is the largest provider of pole dance and aerial acrobatics courses in Germany and guarantees that every level will find their perfect stage here. The professionally equipped studios are warm and personal - the trainers focus on individual coaching and an atmosphere that welcomes everyone. If you want to try something new, this is the place to go. LET'S GO!

Ludwigstraße 16, 44135

© VI-Dance

Sauna like on vacation

The sauna village finn 'isch gut! On over 12,000 square meters, you will find everything your sauna heart desires: from rustic wooden saunas to the unique fire sauna. The heated outdoor pool is particularly cool, providing soothing warmth even in winter. The surroundings of old trees and meadows make it really easy to forget everything and just relax. Tip: The gastronomy here is also a real treat for the palate - a vacation for all the senses!

📍 Am Nattenberg 2, 58515

© Sauna village

So: with your Urban Sports Club membership, you can get to know Cologne even in rainy weather and discover new sports and wellness offers . Get out of the house and into relaxation, wellness & fun - even when it's gray outside! You can find even more cool activities in the Urban Sports Club app - check it out! 😊

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