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Heerstrasse Cemetery
Heerstrasse Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for planning a visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 14.97 ha
- Established
- 1924
- District
- Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Visitor information
Prepare your visit
Quick access to the published information for planning a visit.
Address and directions
Visitor address, location and directions.
Learn moreOpening hours
Access hours for the cemetery.
Learn moreCemetery map
Maps and guidance for finding your way around the cemetery grounds.
Learn moreAdministration
Contact details and information about the responsible administration.
Learn moreWhat makes this cemetery distinctive
The cemetery was developed between 1921 and 1924 to a concept by Erwin Barth, with buildings designed by Erich Blunck. Sausuhlensee lake forms its landscape centre.
Visitor information at a glance
Heerstrasse Cemetery is in Berlin’s Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district at Trakehner Allee 1, 14053 Berlin. Covering about 14.965 hectares, the cemetery was established in 1924. Its present-day profile is characterised by its history, landscape and funerary monuments.
Prepare your visit
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Check the opening hours:
Visiting hours vary with the season. See opening hours for the applicable periods and additional guidance.
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Use address and directions to choose the right access point and journey.
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Use the cemetery map for entrances and landmarks. A specific grave also requires its official grave reference.
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The notable graves page introduces 6 selected people.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Friedhof Heerstraße in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Friedhof Heerstraße.
Entrance and administration building
Woodland and burial plots
Site-plan board on the path to the chapel
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Trakehner Allee 1, 14053 Berlin. Access, public transport and parking information is provided under address and directions.
When is Heerstrasse Cemetery open?
See opening hours for the full context.
Is there an official cemetery map?
Yes. The cemetery map page combines the official PDF plan with the interactive map.
How do I find a specific grave?
Bring the person’s name and dates plus the section, row and grave number whenever possible. The process is explained under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
The currently published options are listed under grave types. The administration provides information on availability, terms and fees.
How do I arrive by public transport?
U Olympia-Stadion is served by the U2; S Olympiastadion is the separate S-Bahn station. The stop marked on the interactive map is the U Olympia-Stadion bus stop.
Can I park at the cemetery?
A small, publicly accessible free parking area with five spaces is located inside the grounds. Availability cannot be guaranteed.
Which notable people are buried here?
Notable graves introduces 6 selected people with biographical context.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district office is responsible. Contact details and office hours are listed under cemetery administration.