Shooting star ride: Cologne cable car conjures up magic at night!

Shooting star ride: Cologne cable car conjures up magic at night!

The Cologne cable car invites all night owls and star lovers to a particularly atmospheric event on Saturday, July 12th. The “Shooting Star Ride” offers the opportunity to enjoy the panorama of Cologne illuminated at night from the air. The special highlight: The last gondola will run at the Zoo and Rheinpark stations at 12:45 a.m. before the cable car runs until 1 a.m., hopefully under clear skies.

The prices for a one-way trip are 5.50 euros for adults and 3.30 euros for children aged 4 to 12. If you have your eye on the return journey, you can purchase the return journey for 9.50 euros for adults and 4.80 euros for children. The cable car, which has been a popular highlight in Cologne since it opened in 1957, runs daily from March to the end of October and not only offers breathtaking views of the Rhine and the old town, but also numerous special trips until late at night, such as ksta.de reported.

Nights in the cable car

The Cologne cable car is a popular destination during the “night trips” during the summer months. The first night trip this season took place on June 22nd on the occasion of the summer solstice. Here visitors could enjoy the wonderful view of the Rhine, the Mülheim harbor and the illuminated cityscape. Further night rides are planned for the season: The next “Shooting Star Ride” is on the program on July 13th, as well as the “Night of the Cable Car” on August 17th and the “Indian Summer” ride on September 7th. Even during the “Night of the Museums” the cable car will be running until 2 a.m Rundschau-online.de.

Anyone who would like to experience the special atmosphere of night trips should note that temporary operational adjustments may generally be necessary when wind speeds exceed 12 meters per second. Information about this will be made available promptly on the website and in the stations.

The perfect connection

Getting to the Cologne cable car is extremely straightforward due to its central location. Visitors can easily travel by car or by public transport. Parking spaces are available under the Zoobrücke and in the Riehler Straße parking garage. For those who prefer to take the bus or the tram, there are easy connections: the tram line 18 or the bus route 140 take guests on the left bank of the Rhine to the “Zoo/Flora” station. On the right bank of the Rhine, bus lines 150, 250 and 260 stop at the “Thermalbad”.

In summary, the Cologne cable car is not only an excellent means of transport between the Rhine Park and the zoo, but also an experience for young and old. Whether by day or at night, the cable car has something to offer for everyone koeln.de. Don't miss out and enjoy the magical nights high above the rooftops of Cologne!