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Melatenfriedhof

Cemetery

Peaceful cemetery known for its landscaped greenery, historic gravesites & ornate monuments. People often mention cemetery, Friedhof, Cologne, sehr, beautiful, graves, great, history, nice, quiet,


Address

Aachener Str. 204, 50931 Köln, Germany

Website

www.stadt-koeln.de

Contact

+49 221 22124442

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (350 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cemetery (33) Friedhof (22) Cologne (12) sehr (11) beautiful (10) graves (8) great (8) history (7) nice (7) quiet (7)
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  • 5/5 Maria B. 5 years ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Really beautiful cemetery with a lot of history to see. You can easily stroll around for a hour and look at all the different graves.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony M. 4 years ago on Google • 270 reviews
    The vibe is not like a cemetery, but a place to feel calm. A lot of artistic statue here
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yevhenii K. 3 years ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Very green and calm place to explore
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucas F. 7 years ago on Google
    Extraordinarily beautiful! If you come to Cologne you must visit this place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chatane черные �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magnificent place, rich in history and art for lovers of ancient cemeteries .... - Calm, peaceful, very well maintained, it's a return to the past. The history of these men, and of these families who marked their century, breathtaking tombs and statues. To read, the history of this cemetery built on the model of the Père Lachaise cemetery (Paris France) To see, and to review, I went there 5 times .... (Original) Un lieu magnifique, riche d'histoire et d'art pour les amoureux des anciens cimetières.... - Calme, paisible, très bien entretenu, c'est un retour dans le passé. L'histoire de ces hommes, et de ces familles qui ont marqué leur siècle, des tombes et statues époustouflantes. A lire, l'histoire de ce cimetière construit sur le modèle du cimetière du Père Lachaise (Paris France) A voir, et à revoir, j'y suis allée 5 fois....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 aditya n. 9 months ago on Google • 443 reviews
    Astonishing cemetery with various kinds of tombstones. But they need to improve the cleanliness.

  • 5/5 Denise S. 7 years ago on Google • 174 reviews
    Beautiful, well tended grounds. The cemetery is peaceful with loads of interesting sculptures and head stones.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suzanne D. 3 months ago on Google • 301 reviews New
    Beautiful cemetery in the middle of Cologne! Easy to get to from the city center via street car (#1 or #7). My husband wanted to see the cemetery and its most famous monument, the grim reaper, after seeing a documentary about Melaten. We asked a few cemetery visitors how to locate the statue and they were helpful.

  • 5/5 Martina H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was a great tour of this beautiful cemetery. Our guide was excellent. My husband was skeptical a few days ago but he too was thrilled. Again and again . (Original) Es war eine tolle Führung über diesen wunderschönen Friedhof. Unser guide war hervorragend. Mein Mann war vor ein paar Tagen skeptisch aber auch er war begeistert. Immer wieder .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doris W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful place, the silence, the nature, the contemplation ... when you enter this place, it is like a journey back in time. I love this place with the sometimes wonderful tombs. It is always worth a visit ❤ (Original) Ein wundervoller Ort , der Stille , der Natur , des Nachdenkens ... wenn man diesen Ort betritt , ist es wie eine Zeitreise in die Vergangenheit . Ich liebe diesen Ort mit den mitunter wunderschönen Grabmälern . Er ist immer einen Besuch wert ❤
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bavarian 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty nice but after a while it is pretty hard (Original) Ziemlich schön aber nach ner Zeit liegt es sich ziemlich Hart
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A walk is always worthwhile. Bring your time, there is a lot (historical) to discover! (Original) Ein Spaziergang lohnt sich alle Mal. Zeit mitbringen, es gibt viel (historisches) zu entdecken!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viel P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Those who believe that cemeteries cannot be beautiful should come here. Here you become particularly aware of how nice it is to be alive. (Original) Wer glaubt, dass Friedhöfe nicht schön sein können, sollte hierherkommen. Hier wird einem auf besondere Weise bewusst, wie schön es ist am Leben zu sein.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea Scalia - Early M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An enchanting meeting place with loved ones surrounded by greenery. Great for a picnic or a small barbecue with your loved ones. Occasionally the operators may disturb, but if the grid is already on, well ... that's it. (Original) Incatevole luogo di ritrovo con i propri cari immerso nel verde. Ottimo per fare un picnic o una piccola grigliata con i vostri amati. Ogni tanto gli operatori potrebbero disturbare, ma se la griglia è già accesa, beh... il gioco è fatto.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Markus G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The cemetery is characterized by great old tombstones as well as the "prominent" graves. The forest-like cemetery is centrally located on a main road and is very quiet and invites you to linger. (Original) Der Friedhof zeichnet sich durch tolle alte Grabsteine als auch die „prominenten“ Gräber. Der waldähnliche Friedhof ist doch zentraler Lage an einer Hauptstraße sehr ruhig und lädt zum Verweilen ein.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nicki S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is always some kind of tree maintenance with insanely loud devices. Obviously the city has not procured any cordless tools. No trace of calm. (Original) Ständig finden irgendwelche Baumpflegearbeiten mit irrsinnig lauten Geräten statt. Offensichtlich hat die Stadt keine Akku-Geräte beschafft. Von Ruhe keine Spur.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stefan M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An amazingly beautiful cemetery. He has something awesome about him. I was able to think a lot in the time. You come to yourself. The graves and monumental tombstones are fantastic. If you are in Cologne you must have seen it at least once. (Original) Ein wahnsinnig schöner Friedhof. Er hat sowas ehrfürchtiges an sich. Ich habe in der Zeit viel nachdenken können. Man kommt zu sich selbst. Die Gräber und monumentalen Grabsteine sind fantastisch. Wenn man in Köln ist muss man es mindestens einmal gesehen haben.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brannon C. 3 years ago on Google
    This is s beautifully peaceful place to explore. It's huge and you could easily spend an entire afternoon there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jonas H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty is just pretty boring (Original) Ganz schön ist nur ziemlich langweilig
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well-kept cemetery. Lots of celebrities. Great photo location. Nice to relax (Original) Sehr gepflegter Friedhof. Viele Promis. Tolle Foto-Location. Schön zum Erholen
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Absito M. 9 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Beautiful place with tons of history Worth the trip

  • 5/5 Friedrich E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was deeply impressed by the beauty of this cemetery. On the one hand he offers a huge park for walks in sublime silence and on the other he gives insights into international grave cultures. I have never seen such a loving mishmash and such splendid grave constructions in a cemetery. Definitely plan on a visit to Cologne! (Original) Ich war tief beeindruckt von der Schönheit dieses Friedhofs. Zum einen er eine riesige Parkanlage für Spaziergänge in erhabener Stille und zum anderen gewährt er Einblicke in internationale Grabkulturen. So ein liebevollen Mischmasch und so prachtvolle Grabaufbauten sah ich noch nie zuvor auf einem Friedhof. Unbedingt bei einem Besuch in Köln mit einplanen!

  • 5/5 Aindriú F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very nice cemetery and a great place for long and quiet walks. We lived nearby for many years. The cemetery in a great place for quiet and long walks. In addition, you always discover new details. (Original) Er sehr schöner Friedhof und ein toller Ort für ruhige und lange Spaziergänge. Wir haben viele Jahre in der Nähe gewohnt. Der Friedhof in ein toller Ort für ruhige und lange Spaziergänge. Zudem entdeckt man immer wieder neue Details.

  • 4/5 Michael 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful graves, great statues. (Original) Wunderschöne Gräber, tolle Statuen.

  • 5/5 Dark U. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful! And at the same time a memorial to transience. I am a lover of old European cemeteries myself. And this is a dream. (Original) Wunderschön! Und zugleich ein Mahnmal an die Vergänglichkeit. Ich bin selbst ein Liebhaber alter europäischer Friedhöfe. Und dieser ist ein Traum.

  • 5/5 Sandra Liliana Bedoya C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and quiet the place (Original) Hermoso y tranquilo el lugar

  • 4/5 Michel L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very impressive and steeped in history. You can take a tour. But still a cemetery: S (Original) Sehr imposant und geschichtsträchtig. Eine Führung kann man machen. Aber immer noch ein Friedhof :S

  • 5/5 Patrick G. 1 year ago on Google
    Schöner Friedhof.

  • 5/5 Rainer K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful (Original) Der schönste

  • 5/5 Duckshop B. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place to be, at least after being...

  • 5/5 Gertrud Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Schöner Friedhof

  • 5/5 Stefan S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Central, large, worthy. (Original) Zentral, groß, würdig.

  • 5/5 stefan g. 9 years ago on Google
    "Institution" in Köln

  • 5/5 Ariane M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful area with extensive paths and impressive old trees. Anyone looking for peace and quiet during this time will find an appropriate retreat here. (Original) Wunderschöne Anlage mit ausgiebigen Wegen und beeindruckenden alten Bäumen. Wer Ruhe sucht in dieser Zeit findet hier einen angemessenen Rückzugsort.

  • 5/5 Stefan-Voss-Fotografie. D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A cemetery with an amazing history. The peace and quiet are wonderful. Tidy and clean. Always worth a visit (Original) Ein Friedhof mit einer wahnsinns Geschichte. Die ruhe und die Stille sind herrlich. Aufgeräumt und sauber. Immer wieder ein Besuch wert

  • 5/5 David S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cemetery of honor in Cologne. Lots of historical graves and a tourist highlight in Cologne. (Original) Toller Ehrenfriedhof in Köln. Viele historische Gräber und ein touristisches Highlight in Köln.

  • 5/5 Anne K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place to find peace, but in front of this tombstone I was a bit scared 😳 (Original) Ein toller Ort um Ruhe zu finden, aber vor diesem Grabstein hab ich mich dann doch etwas erschrocken 😳

  • 5/5 kevin p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nothing is going on (Original) tote hose

  • 5/5 Daniel R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice cemetery. Top location, beautiful architecture, nothing else to add. (Original) Sehr schöner friedhof. Top Lage.wunderschöne architektur.Dem ist nichts weiteres hinzuzufügen.

  • 4/5 Andrew A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cemetery, free. An alternative place to walk. (Original) Schöner Friedhof, kostenlos. Ein alternativer Ort zum Spazieren.

  • 5/5 Willi B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting place, very nice tombs. (Original) Interessanter Ort, sehr schöne Grabstätten.

  • 5/5 Niklas R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This cemetery is wonderfully calm and peaceful. You can switch off really nicely under old trees. We were on a guided tour a few weeks ago, which was a very special experience. The guide took us to the graves of many famous Cologne residents and had something special to tell about all of them. I can only recommend. (Original) Auf diesem Friedhof herscht herrliche Ruhe und Frieden. Man kann super schön unter alten Bäumen abschalten. Wir waren vor ein paar Wochen bei einer Führung, was ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis war. Der Guide hat uns zu den Grabstätten von vielen berühmten Kölnern geführt und hatte zu allen etwas Besonderes zu erzählen. Kann ich nur empfehlen.

  • 4/5 Oswaldo C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Melaten cemetery is very large and beautiful, so you can quickly get lost. In the warm season you can enjoy the place of rest, accompanied by the twittering of birds. (Original) Der Melaten Friedhof ist sehr groß und wunderschön, so dass man sich schnell verläuft. In der warmen Jahreszeit kann den Ort der Ruhe genießen, begleitet von Vogelgezwitscher.

  • 4/5 Nick A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Many of my friends are here. And great Cologne heads, Millowitsch, Dirk Bach, but also old war heroes, and well-known Cologne entrepreneurs. This venerable old cemetery is not only a resting place for the respectful burial of the dead, but also a park and a place of relaxation. The most beautiful cemetery I know, as far as you can talk about it. Great crypts that hardly anyone could pay for today. Ancient gravestones that indicate family and work. The tree population alone is wonderful. Not zero eight fifteen, now and then. One becomes reverent when one enters this cemetery. Guided tours are even offered. Because the art of stonemasonry is sometimes unbelievable and extremely interesting because of its age. (Original) Viele meiner Bekannten liegen hier. Und grosse Kölner Köpfe, Millowitsch, Dirk Bach, aber auch alte Kriegshelden, und bekannte Kölner Unternehmer. Dieser alt ehrwürdige Friedhof ist nicht nur eine Ruhestätte der respektvollen Totenbeisetzung, sondern auch Park, und Erholungsort. Der schönste Friedhof den ich kenne, soweit man davon reden kann. Tolle Gruften, die heute kaum noch Jemand bezahlen könnte. Uralte Grabsteine , die auf Familie, und Beruf hinweisen. Der Baumbestand alleine ist schon wunderbar. Kein null acht Fufzehn, ab und weg. Man wird andächtig, wenn man diesen Friedhof betritt. Es werden sogar Führungen angeboten. Denn die Steinmetzkunst ist teilweise unglaublich, und hoch interssant durch ihr Alter.

  • 5/5 Arthur I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful cemetery that invites you to take a few very quiet walks in the sometimes wild Cologne. Most of the graves are well cared for and often very nicely designed. (Original) Ein sehr schöner Friedhof, der in dem teilweise wilden Köln zu ein paar sehr ruhigen Spaziergängen einlädt. Die meisten Gräber sind gut gepflegt und oft auch sehr hübsch gestaltet.

  • 5/5 CGN 2. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cemetery in Cologne. Gravestones tell z. T. Cologne story. Also gives good tours. (Original) Schöner Friedhof in Köln. Grabsteine erzählen z. T. Kölner Geschichte. Gibt auch gute Führungen.

  • 5/5 Steffen T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very nice cemetery, very large with many old graves, very well maintained (Original) Ein sehr schöner Friedhof, sehr groß mit vielen alten Gräbern, sehr gepflegt

  • 5/5 Sebastian H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice for a walk. (Original) Schön für einen Spaziergang.

  • 5/5 Rolf B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well-kept cemetery, took part in a guided tour years ago, very interesting. Many personalities who are buried here. Nice area for walking and relaxing. (Original) Sehr gepflegter Friedhof, hatte vor Jahren mal eine Führung mitgemacht, sehr interessant. Viele Persönlichkeiten die hier beerdigt sind. Schöne Anlage zum spazieren und erholen.

  • 5/5 Marion N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic impressions (Original) Fantastische Eindrücke

  • 5/5 Xyan C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) how nice to travel there for leisure (Original) wie schön,für freizeit gern da reisen

  • 5/5 Marco Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A holy and blessed place with great peace. (Original) Ein heiliger und gesegneter Ort mit großem Frieden.

  • 2/5 Μάντω �. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    The place is really impressive. However it's difficult to ignore the awful condition of the toilets in this cemetery. I thought that I had seen the worst but this easily takes the first prize. Pity...
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 English C. 10 years ago on Google • 0 reviews
    Peaceful resting place: for the occupants and visitors alike. An pleasant strolling spot worth a visit in all seasons. Love the trees here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 catherine c. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Very well maintained.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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