SonnenscheinEtage

SonnenscheinEtage is a one-of-a-kind urban beach club and rooftop bar perched on the 14th floor of the Galeria Kaufhof car park in the very heart of Cologne, where an extraordinary setting of 30 tonnes of white sand, 150 beach loungers, palm trees and colourful beach huts transports guests to a tropical paradise high above the city rooftops. Sweeping views of the Cologne skyline and the UNESCO-listed Cathedral provide an unforgettable urban backdrop to what is essentially a seaside experience in the middle of a landlocked German city. Refreshing cocktails, spritzers, a varied selection of beers and light summery snacks keep the mood festive and relaxed throughout opening hours, which run from Wednesday to Sunday each week. The venue operates on a walk-in basis with a small admission fee and is open seasonally, making every fine-weather visit feel like a spontaneous escape to the seaside above one of Germany's most vibrant cities.