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Heidefriedhof Berlin
Heidefriedhof Berlin: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for planning a visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 21 ha
- Established
- 1951
- District
- Tempelhof-Schöneberg
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
Heidefriedhof was created in 1951 to plans by Bernhard Kynast. It combines open heath, woodland and a large burial area for victims of the Second World War.
Visitor information at a glance
Heidefriedhof Berlin is in Berlin’s Tempelhof-Schöneberg district at Reißeckstraße 14, 12107 Berlin. Covering about 21 hectares, the cemetery was established in 1951. Its present-day profile is characterised by its history, landscape and funerary monuments.
Prepare your visit
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Check the opening hours:
Visits are possible from sunrise to sunset. Allow time to return in daylight and read the guidance under opening hours.
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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
Heidefriedhof Berlin in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Heidefriedhof Berlin.
Entrance area of Heidefriedhof Berlin
Central sightline towards the funeral hall
Funeral hall at Heidefriedhof Berlin
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Reißeckstraße 14, 12107 Berlin. Access, public transport and parking information is provided under address and directions.
When is Heidefriedhof Berlin 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?
From U Alt-Mariendorf (U6), bus routes 179, 181, 277, M76 and X76 serve the cemetery area.
Can I park at the cemetery?
Private cars may not enter the cemetery grounds. The official information does not identify a dedicated visitor car park.
Which notable people are buried here?
Notable graves introduces 6 selected people with biographical context.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Tempelhof-Schöneberg district office is responsible. Contact details and office hours are listed under cemetery administration.