Cologne skyline from beyond Zoobridge, Germany
Manuel Becker
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Germany Cologne skyline from beyond Zoobridge

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There is a narrow footbridge out of stones into the Rhine just under the Zoobridge in Cologne. This spot offers a great view towards the skyline at the height of the Rhine, which is also perfect for Cologne Lights, a huge festival in Cologne with an amazing firework at the end.

One additional tip: Take care of boats that are passing nearby, because they cause waves that sometimes flow over the stones. It's probably a good idea to wear waterproof shoes.

Photography Tips

If you want to visit this spot for Cologne Lights you have to come early and by early I mean really early! The firework usually starts around 11 pm and you should be there in the afternoon, probably 6 hours or more in advance because there will be a lot of photographers, just waiting for the firework. You must have a tripod to save yourself a good spot and you should take something to sit on with you.

If you are not there for Cologne Lights this is also a great place for sunset photos. I would recommend ND filters and to use those stones as a foreground element in your photo. Usually it's also a good idea to focus stack your images (take one shot with a focussed and sharp foreground and one for the skyline and blend them together to have everything crystal clear).

Travel Information

You can leave your car nearby, but you have to walk a little into the park to get beyond the bridge.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset 06:11 - 19:01 | current local time: 16:00
Photo Themes River Skyline

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