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Friedrichsfelde Central Cemetery
Friedrichsfelde Central Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for planning a visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 25 ha
- Established
- 1881
- District
- Lichtenberg
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 opened in 1881 and was landscaped by Hermann Mächtig. Since the 1919 burials of Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg it has been closely linked to the history of the labour movement.
Visitor information at a glance
Friedrichsfelde Central Cemetery is in Berlin’s Lichtenberg district at Gudrunstraße 20, 10365 Berlin. Covering about 25 hectares, the cemetery was established in 1881. Its present-day profile is characterised by its history, landscape and funerary monuments.
Prepare your visit
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Check the opening hours:
See opening hours for visiting times and guidance on planning your visit.
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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
Zentralfriedhof Friedrichsfelde in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Zentralfriedhof Friedrichsfelde.
Entrance sign of the central cemetery
Path on the cemetery grounds
Paths and garden roundel
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Gudrunstraße 20, 10365 Berlin. Access, public transport and parking information is provided under address and directions.
When is Friedrichsfelde Central Cemetery open?
See opening hours for the full context.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site-plan PDF is not currently published. The cemetery map page shows selected landmarks with precise locations.
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?
Bus 256 stops at Zentralfriedhof. Tram routes M8, 21 and 37 stop at Guntherstraße, about 400 metres away.
Can I park at the cemetery?
A free public car park is located near the main entrance. It is not identified as a dedicated official cemetery car park.
Which notable people are buried here?
Notable graves introduces 6 selected people with biographical context.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Lichtenberg district office is responsible. Contact details and office hours are listed under cemetery administration.