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Nordfriedhof

Cologne cemetery opened in 1896 and resting place of German actress Trude Herr (1927–1991).

since 1896

Nordfriedhof is a cemetery in Cologne, Germany, and the resting place of German actress Trude Herr (1927–1991).

At a Glance

Type
Cemetery
Location
Cologne, Germany
Opened
18 May 1896
Notable grave
actress Trude Herr (1927–1991)

Age comparison

Age compared with other places in Cologne.

History

The cemetery received its first burials when it opened on 18 May 1896. In the years following the Second World War, its grounds were enlarged considerably.

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Address

Pallenbergstraße
50737 Köln

Hours

Mo: 07:00–20:00

Di: 07:00–20:00

Mi: 07:00–20:00

Do: 07:00–20:00

Fr: 07:00–20:00

Sa: 07:00–20:00

So: 07:00–20:00

Contact

0221 22124060

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