Vogelsang

Vogelsang is a western residential district shaped by planned housing estates, garden streets and broad green edges. The Westfriedhof and nearby open spaces give the area a calm, spacious atmosphere despite its proximity to industrial and media locations. Administratively, Vogelsang belongs to Cologne’s Ehrenfeld borough. Housing in Vogelsang is varied: quieter streets, larger building groups and small local facilities combine to produce several recognisable residential settings. In Vogelsang, the arrangement of housing and open space reflects its period of development and gives the area a clear internal order. Green space helps structure Vogelsang, linking everyday destinations and providing a clear counterweight to denser roads or groups of buildings. Differences between main roads and quieter internal streets are important to the everyday experience of the area.