KÖRPERWELTEN & Der Zyklus des Lebens

In the organizer's words:

The exhibition"BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life" by scientist Dr. Gunther von Hagens and curator Dr. Angelina Whalley shows our bodies in the cycle of creation and decay. Thematically specialized and with a large number of real human exhibits, the exhibition takes visitors on an exciting journey under the skin. The exhibition "BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life" and in particular the individual stages of the development of the human body and its changes over the course of time - from conception to old age - invite visitors to take a closer look at their own lives.

KÖRPERWELTEN is an exhibition that changes the way we look at ourselves and the way we live. More than 55 million people around the globe have already embarked on this journey of self-discovery through the human body with BODY WORLDS. The fascinating anatomical specimens, including many full-body plastinates, provide comprehensive insights into the complex structure of our inner life and explain the functioning and interaction of body systems and organs, as well as common diseases, in an easily understandable way.

The plastinates shown in the KÖRPERWELTEN exhibition come from the body donation program of the Institute for Plastination in Heidelberg, in which more than 21,000 donors are now registered.

Oskar-Jäger-Str. 99
50825 COLOGNE-Ehrenfeld
(until May 26th Banksy exhibition)

Please use public transportation.

Frequently asked questions about the KÖRPERWELTEN exhibition in Cologne

1. who should visit KÖRPERWELTEN?

Anyone who wants to find out what makes us human and what characterizes the human body in its ingenuity and aesthetics.

2. is the KÖRPERWELTEN exhibition suitable for children?

There is no age limit for visiting the KÖRPERWELTEN exhibition for children and young people accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents and teachers should decide for themselves whether the children and young people in their care are sufficiently prepared to visit KÖRPERWELTEN. Information material on preparing for and following up on the visit is available to download free of charge from the Teachers & Parents page.

3. how do I get to the KÖRPERWELTEN exhibition in Cologne by public transport?

To get to the KÖRPERWELTEN exhibition in Cologne by public transport, there are several stops nearby:

• Melatengürtel: This stop is only 100 meters away on foot. Streetcar line 13 and bus 140 stop here.
• Aachener Str./Gürtel: This stop is 500 meters away on foot. Streetcar lines 1, 7 and 13 and bus 140 stop here
• Weinsbergstr./Gürtel: This stop is 700 meters away on foot. Streetcar line 13 and buses 141, 142 and 143 stop here.

For more information on timetables, you can visit the websites of Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe and Deutsche Bahn.

4 How do I get to the KÖRPERWELTEN exhibition in Cologne by car?

There are several ways to get to the KÖRPERWELTEN exhibition in Cologne by car:

• Via the A1: Take the K-Lövenich exit and drive onto Aachener Straße in the direction of the city center.
• Via the A57: Take the K-Ehrenfeld exit and drive in the direction of Ehrenfeld.
• Via the A3: Take the exit K-Zentrum/-Deutz (Lanxess Arena), follow the B55a, drive over the Zoobrücke and Innere Kanalstraße, and finally turn onto Aachener Straße.
  

5. where can I park near the KÖRPERWELTEN exhibition in Cologne?

There are no direct parking facilities near the KÖRPERWELTEN exhibition in Cologne. However, there are parking spaces in the surrounding area. The nearest parking garage is the "Bezirksrathaus Lindenthal" at Oskar-Jäger-Straße 3, which is open from Monday to Friday from 7 am to 8 pm.