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Chorweiler Cemetery
Chorweiler Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 11.12 ha
- Established
- Opened in October 1966
- District
- Cologne, Volkhoven/Weiler in Chorweiler district
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn morePrepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Chorweiler Cemetery: 3 November–31 March 08:00–17:00; 1 April–2 November 07:00–20:00.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: Access is from Thujaweg. The section number determines the route to a grave; no second public entrance is described here.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 6 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces Ber Warzager (1912–1985), the painter and Holocaust survivor buried here in 1985. His grave no longer survives. Ask City of Cologne – cemetery administration, northern office for the grave details of another person.
Travel snapshot
Bus route 126 serves Friedhof Chorweiler on Thujaweg. This stop is for the cemetery in Volkhoven/Weiler, rather than Chorweiler town centre.
Use parking on Thujaweg according to local signs. The administration and funeral hall are separate destinations; confirm the place and time of an office appointment.
If any part of the visit to Chorweiler Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Cemetery character
The cemetery was created for the new town and Chorweiler. Twelve rectangular sections organise its 11.12 hectares and 4,160 graves. Facilities include a funeral hall and a cooperative burial section.
Key details
Chorweiler Cemetery is in Cologne, Volkhoven/Weiler in Chorweiler district. The visitor address is Thujaweg, 50765 Köln. Its area is approximately 11.12 hectares.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Thujaweg, 50765 Köln. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Chorweiler Cemetery open?
3 November–31 March 08:00–17:00; 1 April–2 November 07:00–20:00. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Chorweiler Cemetery is not currently available here. The interactive map shows mapped landmarks and does not replace an official grave register.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Chorweiler Cemetery, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
The city lists elective coffin and urn graves and graves without family maintenance obligations for both forms, plus a cooperative burial section. Rights, maintenance and design arrangements differ; confirm available plots and the specific agreement with the administration. The administration provides current availability and fees for Chorweiler Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Chorweiler Cemetery: Bus route 126 serves Friedhof Chorweiler on Thujaweg. This stop is for the cemetery in Volkhoven/Weiler, rather than Chorweiler town centre.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Chorweiler Cemetery: Use parking on Thujaweg according to local signs. The administration and funeral hall are separate destinations; confirm the place and time of an office appointment.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces the painter and Holocaust survivor Ber Warzager (1912–1985), who was buried at Chorweiler Cemetery in 1985. His grave no longer survives; the page presents his biography rather than a grave that can be visited today.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Cologne – cemetery administration, northern office is responsible for Chorweiler Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.