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Melaten Friedhof

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen  >  Germany

Large park-like cemetery of 43 hectares in Cologne. The old trees and the tranquility of the cemetery attract many birds.

Added* by Daniel
Most recent update 12 februára 2026

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.

Terrain and Habitat

Park , City/village

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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