Melatenfriedhof Guided Tour: Exploring Cologne's Historic Cemetery and Cultural Oasis
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24 Ratings
Köln

Melaten is not merely a graveyard, it’s a reflection of city history, an archive of art, a conservation area, a cultural space, and a sanctuary nestled in the city’s heart. It holds remnants of Cologne’s urban history spanning over the past two hundred years.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Melaten-Friedhof - Melaten transcends its role as a mere burial ground; it embodies the essence of urban history, art history, conservation, cultural significance, and serves as a tranquil haven amidst the urban sprawl. Over two centuries ago, prior to its establishment as a cemetery, Melaten was the site of executions and a leprosy colony, situated far beyond the city’s boundaries. Presently, it serves as the eternal abode for numerous citizens of Cologne, with approximately 55,000 graves. Given that we reside in Cologne, Melaten naturally becomes a repository of countless tales and anecdotes. Join us as we explore this unique testament to the history and heritage of Cologne.
What's Included
  • Guided cemetery tour by an experienced guide
Location
L361 253
L361
Old main entrance Aachener Straße, opposite house 249
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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455fritzm
Mar 26, 2024
Well guided and interesting explanations - It was interesting apart from the well-known celebrity graves, many gravestones that you knew from sight but couldn't do anything with the name. So I learned something again
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Q4664hzandreasb
Mar 26, 2024
Nice tour - We also really enjoyed the second tour, this time over the unknown Melathen. The explanations were informative and entertaining, not excessive with dates. The 2 hours flew by. Many thanks to the guide Markus.
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Tinalg2601qi
Feb 26, 2024
Highly recommended - A very good tour of Melaten with a particularly good leader. Interesting and entertaining. Highly recommended! Top!
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Gabybn185un
Nov 28, 2023
Cemetery with a difference. - It was a very interesting, entertaining and funny tour of the beautiful Melaten Cemetery in Cologne.
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Jsmngckl
Nov 22, 2023
Great tour with great guide - Super interesting tour with a lot of consideration for sensitive topics. If you want to get a good overview you should definitely take the tour, it's well worth the money.
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Maxir407
Nov 21, 2023
Great tour, discovered Melaten - The tour was very interesting and entertaining. We discovered new places and heard exciting stories.
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Susanner635
Nov 14, 2023
Very entertaining and interesting tour! - The two-hour tour flew by. This was mainly due to our sensational guide Markus! He presented the highlights of the cemetery with so much humor, charm and entertainment that it was a shame when it was over. Markus has an enormous amount of knowledge about the history of Cologne, the cemetery and those buried there. He doesn't bore you with numbers, but entertains you with anecdotes and fun facts - which you can also remember... Infotainment at its best. Ask for Markus, he did a great job!
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Ladies_who_translate
Nov 2, 2023
A great tour for those who think they know everything! - I've lived in Cologne for a long time and thought I knew a lot about Melaten, but visiting with my partner showed me how much more there is to find out! Markus is an outstanding guide, full of interesting, relevant information. Two hours just flew by. We'd absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for something slightly different. It's a fascinating way to spend part of the day.
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K8559hukingam
Oct 8, 2023
Melaten - Exciting, interesting, funny and with a lot of emotion. Markus did a really nice job. Highly recommended.
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Daydream49703999629
Apr 8, 2024
Worthwhile and interesting! Very entertaining and informative tour. - Of course, you can't walk through the whole cemetery in two hours, but guide Ulla pointed out many interesting highlights and we had a very nice afternoon.
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