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. Яструб великий, Сова вухата, Сіра сова, Дятел звичайний, Зелений дятел and Повзик звичайний all breed here. Other birds you are likely to spot include Папуга Крамера, Підкоришник короткопалий, Припутень, Сойка звичайна, Дрізд співочий, Ополовник звичайний, або синиця довгохвоста and Кропив’янка чорноголова.
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.
