Visiting hours
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| 3 November to 31 March: daily | 08:00–17:00 |
| 1 April to 2 November: daily | 07:00–20:00 |
Apply this timing information specifically to a visit to Melaten Cemetery at Aachener Straße 204, 50931 Köln. If a closing time is given, choose an arrival that leaves enough time for the walk from the relevant entrance to the destination and back again. If no general daily schedule is given, ask the responsible office before setting out.
Administration hours and contact
| Day | Service hours |
|---|---|
| Contact and appointments | Arrange an in-person visit according to the administration’s current guidance. |
City of Cologne, Office for Landscape Management and Green Spaces is responsible for Melaten Cemetery. Available direct contact: +49 221 5707488 · gruenflaechenamt@stadt-koeln.de.
Build a realistic time plan
For Melaten Cemetery, separate the visiting hours above from the administration hours: access to the grounds does not itself mean that an office appointment is available. Before a grave search, assemble the person’s name and dates plus any known section, row and grave number. Then match the intended entrance with the address and directions page.
The cemetery map offers 51 named orientation points for Melaten Cemetery. Use them to estimate where the destination sits relative to the entrance, and contact City of Cologne, Office for Landscape Management and Green Spaces if the visit depends on access at a particular time or on reaching a specific section.