Sammlung Friedhof am Hörnli and its collection

The Sammlung Friedhof Hörnli is a museum situated in the municipality of Riehen, close to Basel. It exhibits a collection of significant objects that represent the Swiss and Basel burial culture. This museum provides a unique insight into the customs and traditions of Swiss funerary practices.

Exhibits at the Museum

The museum showcases a variety of objects that are related to the history of Basel and Swiss burial culture. These include hearses, coffins, ash urns, cemetery regulations, grave crosses, glass bead wreaths, and mementos of the dead. Additionally, the museum also displays implants from deceased individuals who were cremated in the crematorium. These exhibits provide a comprehensive overview of the burial practices in the region.

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Sammlung Friedhof am Hörnli
Hörnliallee 70
4125 Riehen

Visitor information Sammlung Friedhof am Hörnli

Opening hours

Open every 1st and 3rd Sun of the month 10-16
Also by appointment

Admission

0+Free

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Hörnliallee 70, Riehen

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Exhibitions

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