Today, Riehl stands for chic villas around the Flora and the botanical garden. But even
earlier, from the middle of the 19th century, a leisure and entertainment district developed on the banks of the Rhine in Riehl.
and entertainment district, which was called the "Golden Corner of Cologne". The zoo and flora remain
to this day. All that remains of the Luna Park with its water slide, hall of mirrors and
postcards. The racecourse and skating rink have disappeared. But there are,
but if you look closely, there are still traces of the hustle and bustle of that time on the golden
Spetz of Cologne.
Meeting point: Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer / corner of Elsa-Brandström-Straße (on the banks of the Rhine)
Expert: Asja Bölke
Vacation in Cologne - Discover your city!
July 12 to 27, 2025
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