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Fit for Germany – Rhein Area
On the one hand, it is very close to the busy shopping area in the Ehrenstr; on the other hand
it also offers access to open spaces like the Grüngürtel (green area) and Stadtgarten
(“municipal park”) which offer possibilities for relaxation, strolls and sports.
Lindenthal
This neighborhood is located on the western side of the inner city, between the Grüngürtel and
Aachener Weiher (a nice lake with swans etc. surrounded by nice cafes and restaurants). The
East Asian Museum and the Stadtwald (“city forest”) are located in this area as well. This
neighborhood offers a mixture of buildings from the 50s and 60s, new buildings and also old
villas. The Universitätsklinik (“university hospital”) and the campus of Germany’s oldest
university are located in Lindenthal.
Lindenthal’s main street is the Dürenerstr. where one can find many small boutiques,
supermarkets and restaurants. Tram lines: number 1/7/13 and several bus services.
Sülz
Sülz is located at the south-west of the city center. It is very close to the city and also offers a
lot of green space; however, the parking situation is rather bad. This district represents the
favorite residential area among the inhabitants of Köln.
Many bars and restaurants, parks (such as the Beethovenpark) are located in Sülz. The
English speaking “St. Georges School” is located in Rondorf which is next to Sülz. Additionally,
there is a food market every week on the Auerbachplatz. Tram line: Number 9 plus various
bus services
Rodenkirchen
Rodenkirchen is situated in the south of Köln (approx. 4 kilometers from the city center) and is
characterized as a very popular living area, particularly due to the close distance to the river
Rhine and the second Botanic Garden. Rodenkirchen used to be an old fishing village of Köln
and therefore offers a very pleasant atmosphere.
Local shopping facilities are good and there is easy access to many boutiques, food halls etc.
Also, Rodenkirchen has its own access to the highway (A555 / A4). Tram line: number 16
Widdersdorf
Widdersdorf is located at the very west of the city border (10 kilometers to the city center). The
little village is surrounded by fields. Additionally, quite a number of new family homes were
built in the past 10 years and Widdersdorf is continuously growing. Thus, this district is
characterized as a very family-friendly area.
Shopping facilities are within short distance, such as the shopping center “Rhine Center Mall”
which is only 2 kilometers away. Public transportation: only bus services.
Esch/Pesch
Esch/Pesch is located in the western part of the city of Köln, 2 kilometers away from the city
Pulheim.
It is very close to the lakes of Esch (Escher and Pescher See) and is a fairly quiet district.
Shopping facilities are only available in Pulheim. The distance to the city center is approx. 12
kilometers and to the Ford site approx. 8 kilometers. There is hardly any public transportation.
Poll
Poll is located to the right of the river Rhine and is also a very green area. The center of Poll
is located around the Siegburger Strasse where one can find several shops/supermarkets for
the daily life. The city center of Köln is approx. 1,5 kilometers away.