Urbex & Abandoned
Cologne Body & Assembly
Merkenich, Germany
Cologne Body & Assembly is an automobile manufacturing plant owned by the Ford Motor Company and located in the Niehl quarter, Nippes district of Cologne, Germany. This factory is not to be confused with the smaller development and spare parts center to the north, in Merkenich, part of Chorweiler district. The facility spans 628,500 square feet (14.43 acres) and has approximately 3,530 employees as of 2026. It has manufactured the Fiesta (1976–2023) and Ford's B-class MPV, the Fusion (2002-2012). From 2024, the all-electric European Ford Explorer EV will be built based on the Volkswagen Group MEB platform. The former engine plant in Cologne was transformed into an EV battery assembly line.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Merkenich, Germany
- Coordinates
- 51.00252, 6.95141
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q5147848
What is Cologne Body & Assembly?
Cologne Body & Assembly is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Leverkusen-Bürrig water tower, Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln, Brauhaus Stüsser, 2004 Cologne bombing.
Where is Cologne Body & Assembly?
Cologne Body & Assembly is in Merkenich, Germany. Coordinates: 51.00252, 6.95141.
How do I get to Cologne Body & Assembly?
Cologne Body & Assembly is at Merkenich, Germany (51.00252, 6.95141). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.