Unfortunately, heat-related deaths and forest fires are now commonplace across Europe and 30 degrees quickly feels like 40, especially in the cities. Cologne is also being hit by the heatwave, as is most of Germany. Where to go? We have five tips for you to cool off.
1. simply spend a little longer in the supermarket
The Edeka or Rewe supermarket around the corner suddenly becomes a lifesaver. In a country where air conditioning is unfortunately still not part of everyday summer life, you immediately realize what you have to do without and almost become envious of the supermarket staff. For a special cold boost, just stay longer in the meat or fish section.
2. off to the museum
Art doesn’t do well in the heat, which is why museums are air-conditioned. Especially because each person evaporates 100 ml of water per hour. And anyway, when was the last time you were in the Kolumba or Ludwig? In addition to changing exhibitions, you can marvel at one of the largest collections of Picasso while the rest of us sweat outside.
3. walk under the foliage of the city forest
The forest is a natural air conditioning system. The canopy of leaves keeps the sun’s rays at bay, which means that it is several degrees cooler inside a forest than in the city. Cologne’s city forest is your best friend in sweltering temperatures. And when it cools down a little, you can stick your nose out of the trees again and enjoy the peace and quiet by the pond.
4. the step into the icebox: CoolZoone
Imagine being enveloped in the cold. Crisp cold, every exhalation is a cloud. All you have to do is try cryotherapy. The air is cooled down to -85° C and after a few minutes you feel refreshed and awake. The therapy is used in sports science, you could try it at CoolZoone.
5th movie!
If you’ve had enough of 35°, maybe you should go to the movies again. For example, to the Lichtspiele Kalk, where you can watch the latest arthouse hits and classic films with cool air blowing around your face.