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 Cologne South Cemetery at Höninger Platz 25, 50969 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 Cologne South Cemetery. Available direct contact: +49 221 5707497 · gruenflaechenamt@stadt-koeln.de.
Build a realistic time plan
For Cologne South 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 23 named orientation points for Cologne South 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.