NS-Dokumentationszentrum, Cologne

Name: NS-Dokumentationszentrum
Address: Appellhofplatz 23 - 25, Cologne, 50667, Germany
Telephone: +49 221 22126332

#66 among attractions in Cologne

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne was founded by a resolution passed by the Cologne city council on December 13, 1979, and has become the largest regional memorial site in all of Germany for the victims of the Nazis. Since 1988, it has been housed in "EL-DE Haus," the EL-DE building, named for the initials of its owner, Catholic businessman Leopold Dahmen. This building was the headquarters of the Cologne Gestapo between December 1935 and March 1945. In the final months of the war, several hundred people, most of them foreign forced laborers, were murdered in the courtyard of the building. In a bit of historical irony, the EL-DE building remained largely untouched by the ravages of the war. ()

Local name: NS-Dokumentationszentrum der Stadt Köln Coordinates: 50°56'26"N, 6°57'1"E

Address

Appellhofplatz 23 - 25Innenstadt (Altstadt-Nord)Cologne 50667 Germany

Contact

+49 221 22126332

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Day trips

NS-Dokumentationszentrum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schildergasse, Hohe Straße, Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Antoniterkirche.

~1630 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Schildergasse, Cologne
8 min walk • Schildergasse is one of the busiest shopping streets in Cologne, Germany, and a top destination for both locals and tourists looking to indulge in retail therapy. This bustling pedestrian zone, which traces its roots back to ancient Roman times, has evolved into a...
~1620 ftSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Hohe Straße, Cologne
8 min walk • Hohe Straße, nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, stands as a bustling shopping district renowned for its vibrant retail experience. This pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare is a historical street that has evolved into a modern shopper's paradise, offering a mix of...
~1700 ftSW
Showcase of artist Kollwitz's work
Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Cologne
9 min walk • The Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Cologne, Germany, offers a profound journey into the work of one of the most significant German artists of the 20th century. Käthe Kollwitz, renowned for her emotive and powerful depictions of social injustice and human suffering, is...
~1710 ftSE
Church
Antoniterkirche, Cologne
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Antoniterkirche stands as a beacon of the city's rich religious heritage. This Gothic church, with its modest yet elegant façade, is a cherished landmark within the bustling urban landscape.
~1190 ftSE
Contemporary museum with religious art
Kolumba, Cologne
6 min walk • Kolumba, an exceptional museum nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history, art, and architecture. This unique museum, which belongs to the Archdiocese of Cologne, is a place where the past and the present seamlessly...
~1130 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Minoritenkirche, Cologne
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Minoritenkirche stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This Gothic church, with its imposing structure and intricate design, is a prominent landmark that attracts both worshipers...
~1220 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Kolumba, Cologne
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the chapel of St. Kolumba stands as a serene testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This sacred site is not only a place of worship but also a poignant architectural palimpsest that tells a story of perseverance...
~1160 ftNE
Romanesque church from the 10th century
St. Andrew's Church, Cologne
6 min walk • St. Andrew's Church, located in the heart of Cologne, Germany, is a remarkable ecclesiastical landmark that embodies the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This Romanesque church, known in German as St. Andreas, stands as a testament to medieval...
~1210 ftNW
Romanesque church with a 10-sided dome
St. Gereon's Basilica, Cologne
6 min walk • St. Gereon's Basilica is a historical architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany. This ancient church, with its origins tracing back to the 4th century, stands as a testament to the endurance and evolution of Christian sacred architecture through the...
~1050 ftSE
Synagogue
Glockengasse Synagogue, Cologne
6 min walk • The Synagogue in Glockengasse was a synagogue in Cologne built to the plans of the architect of the Cologne Cathedral, Ernst Friedrich Zwirner. It was built on the previous Monastery of St.
~40 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
EL-DE-Haus, Cologne
1 min walk • EL-DE Haus, officially the NS Documentation Center of the City of Cologne, located in Cologne, is the former headquarters of the Gestapo and now a museum documenting the Third Reich.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is NS-Dokumentationszentrum open?

NS-Dokumentationszentrum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to NS-Dokumentationszentrum?

Nearby attractions include EL-DE-Haus, Cologne (1 min walk), Kölnisches Stadtmuseum, Cologne (2 min walk), St. Maria in der Kupfergasse, Cologne (2 min walk), Theater am Dom, Cologne (4 min walk).

How to get to NS-Dokumentationszentrum by public transport?

The nearest stations to NS-Dokumentationszentrum:

Tram

Appellhofplatz • Lines: 16, 18, 3, 4, 5 (2 min walk)
Dom/Hbf • Lines: 16, 18, 5 (9 min walk)

Bus

Neumarkt • Lines: 136, 146 (8 min walk)
Breslauer Platz/Hbf • Lines: 124, 132, 171, 250, 260, 978, N26, Sb40 (13 min walk)

Train

Cologne central station (11 min walk)
Köln Hansaring (16 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (12 min walk)