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Rahlstedt Cemetery
Rahlstedt Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 8.5 ha
- Established
- 1829
- District
- Rahlstedt
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 moreCharacter and history
A church cemetery with a chapel, mature trees and the grave monument of poet Detlev von Liliencron.
The cemetery was established in 1829 to replace the churchyard around Alt-Rahlstedter Kirche. Rahlstedt’s parish association has managed it since 1948. The white marble crucifix beside the pastors’ field has stood there since 1964.
Key details
Rahlstedt Cemetery is in Rahlstedt. The visitor address is Am Friedhof 11, 22149 Hamburg. Its area is approximately 8.5 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Rahlstedt Cemetery: Daily from 07:30 until dusk, no later than 21:00.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The map shows 3 precisely mapped entrances. The visitor address is Am Friedhof 11, 22149 Hamburg.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 14 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Rahlstedt Cemetery, including Detlev von Liliencron.
Travel snapshot
The map shows the Brockdorffstraße bus stop. The cemetery visitor address is Am Friedhof 11, 22149 Hamburg; compare the stop with the intended entrance and check the current timetable.
The map includes one nearby parking area. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
If any part of the visit to Rahlstedt Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Rahlstedt Friedhof in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Rahlstedt Friedhof.
Chapel at Rahlstedt Cemetery
Path at Rahlstedt Cemetery
Sculpture on Detlev von Liliencron’s grave monument
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Am Friedhof 11, 22149 Hamburg. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Rahlstedt Cemetery open?
Daily from 07:30 until dusk, no later than 21:00. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Rahlstedt Cemetery is not currently available here. The interactive map shows mapped landmarks and does not replace an official grave register.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Rahlstedt Cemetery, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
The church cemetery provides coffin and urn graves. Discuss location, the burial-right term and care arrangements with the office before choosing a grave. The administration provides current availability and fees for Rahlstedt Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Rahlstedt Cemetery: The map shows the Brockdorffstraße bus stop. The cemetery visitor address is Am Friedhof 11, 22149 Hamburg; compare the stop with the intended entrance and check the current timetable.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Rahlstedt Cemetery: The map includes one nearby parking area. Observe local signs and access rules; this does not establish available spaces.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Rahlstedt Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Rahlstedt Protestant parish association is responsible for Rahlstedt Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.