Description
Melaten is the largest cemetery of Cologne. It is a park-like cemetery with many old trees. This green and tranquil environment in the middle of the city attracts many birds. jastrab veľký, myšiarka ušatá, sova lesná, ďateľ veľký, žlna zelená and brhlík obyčajný all breed here. Other birds you are likely to spot include alexander malý, kôrovník krátkoprstý, holub hrivnák, sojka obyčajná, drozd plavý, mlynárka dlhochvostá and penica čiernohlavá.
Details
Access
Melaten Friedhof is located 3 km west of the city center of Cologne. The opening hours of Melaten Friedhof are 0800 - 17.00. The cemetery is easy accessible from all sides. You can walk from the city or go there by tram. Tram lines 1 and 7, stop right in front of the cemetery, get off at Melaten tram stop (1). If you arrive by car you can park in the streets around the cemetery.
Please respect the peace and quiet of the cemetery.
