Dank Augusta, Gartenlokal in der Flora Köln

Relaxed enjoyment, delicious food and comfort, surrounded by greenery, right in the heart of the city – that's what makes picnics so much fun. Whether it's lunch break, afternoon coffee and cake, or evening sundowners, the Dank Augusta garden restaurant in Flora Cologne invites you to take a break from everyday life during the warmer months. Here's how the picnic fun works: Guests receive their own picnic bag, which they can fill at the bar according to their mood and appetite. There is a selection of regional and seasonal items, freshly homemade and creatively packaged for picnics. Pop them into your Dank Augusta bag and head out to one of the many beautiful spots on the sunny south terrace. Now all that's left to do is enjoy the delicious treats in the open air and share them in good company – if you want to share Augusta's favorites, that is.

With Dank Augusta, operator Kirberg Catering offers all Cologne residents and visitors the perfect place for a short (or longer) break in the countryside during the warmer months. And this is entirely in keeping with the spirit of its namesake, Augusta, wife of Prussian King Wilhelm I, who took over patronage of the construction and maintenance of the botanical garden in 1863. You could also say that Dank Augusta has reinvented the classic outdoor picnic.

Germany's most attractive outdoor dining

The Dank Augusta garden restaurant in Flora Cologne has been awarded the GEWA Award for Hospitality 2025. Together with the Haus Diepental outdoor location in Leichlingen, also operated by Kirberg, it took first place in the category of most attractive outdoor dining. The restaurants impressed the expert jury with their innovative picnic concept, creative cuisine, resource-saving implementation, and hospitable atmosphere.