Listen to the quiet of Cologne’s central cemetery as you walk around the graves
Hear stories about the history of this German city, remembering times gone by
Admire the architecture of the old chapels, overgrown with climbing ivy
Discover notable burials in Melaten, including artists, politicians, and actors
Activity location
Cologne
Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Meeting/Redemption Point
Aachener Straße, advers House Nr. 249
Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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What you can expect
Take a trip through the history of Cologne on a guided tour of Melatenfriedhof, the central cemetery of the city.
Before it became a cemetery, it was already an execution site and leprosy ward far outside the city walls. Follow your guide around the 5500 graves.
Listen to stories about the history of the city, and the celebrities who have been laid to rest in this historical graveyard.