Find E‑Bike Charging in Cologne

Charging points for e-bikes and pedelecs in Cologne, counted from OpenStreetMap. Socket type, fee and opening hours where they are recorded.

Charging points in Cologne, measured

Counted from OpenStreetMap on 2026-08-22. Every figure below is what the database actually contains, not an estimate.

10
charging points
7
for bikes only
8
free of charge
0
covered
Most common socket: SchukoRank 12 of 12 surveyed cities in Germany0.9 per 100,000 inhabitants

Named charging points in Cologne

These points carry a name in OpenStreetMap. The remaining ones are on the map without one.

  • LVR Fahrrad-LadestationFree
    Operator: LVR · Opening hours: 24/7
    Socket type not recorded
  • bike & car energy - Fahrrad Auto TankstelleFree
    Operator: Kraftrad Pulheim · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
    ROPDSchuko
  • Fahrradcenter PrinzFee not recorded
    Operator: Sport Prinz GmbH · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sep-Feb Sa 09:00-14:00; Mar-Aug Sa 09:00-16:00; PH off
    Socket type not recorded

Cycling conditions in Cologne

Hilly city — 152 m between the lowest and highest point, which is exactly where an e-bike earns its keep.

239 days reached 12 °C or more in 2024, with 175 rainy days and 1141 mm of precipitation.

OpenStreetMap lists 3,422 bicycle parking facilities, 153 bike shops, 34 repair stations and 107 rental stations here.

Long-distance cycle routes passing through: EV4 Germany, Köln - Koblenz, EV4 Germany, border - Köln, EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Bingen - Köln, EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Kamp-Bornhofen - Köln, EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Köln - Grenze Niederlande, EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Köln - Moers, EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Verbindung Köln Deutzer Brücke, EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Verbindung Köln Hohenzollernbrücke.

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Open-Meteo. Collected 2026-08-22.

Cologne – Cycling the Rhine and Quarters

Cologne (Köln) stretches along the Rhine, with river promenades and a growing network of cycle lanes. For neighborhood trips, it’s convenient by bike.

Cycling in Cologne connects Altstadt, Ehrenfeld, Nippes, Südstadt and Deutz via separated lanes and riverside routes.

E-bikes and pedelecs extend range toward Rheinauhafen, Mülheim and green corridors, supported by charging options near mobility hubs, campuses and cultural venues.

With Bike-Charging.com, riders can explore e-bike charging locations, labeled sockets and pedelec stations across Cologne — from the Cathedral (Kölner Dom) to Rheinauhafen, from Belgian Quarter to Deutzer Werft — including accessibility, opening hours and navigation links.

Beyond biking, Cologne offers the Cathedral, river walks and lively quarters — most linked by bike paths for a comfortable, low-carbon city day.

E-bike charging in Cologne

Where can I charge my e-bike in Cologne?
OpenStreetMap records 10 points in Cologne that an e-bike can use. 7 of them are for bikes only; the rest are shared with cars but list a socket a bike can plug into. Open the map to see where they are.
Is charging free in Cologne?
8 of the 10 points are recorded as free and 0 as chargeable. For the remainder OpenStreetMap has no fee recorded, so check on site.
Which plug do I need in Cologne?
Schuko is the most common socket type here. Bring the charger that came with your bike - there is no universal e-bike connector.
Do the charging points in Cologne have opening hours?
7 points have opening hours recorded. The others are either always accessible or simply have no hours in the database.

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