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Dorotheenstadt Cemetery
Dorotheenstadt Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for planning a visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 1.7 ha
- Established
- 1762
- District
- Mitte
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 established in 1762. Its monuments trace Berlin’s cultural, scientific and architectural history; the chapel is also known for a light installation by James Turrell.
Visitor information at a glance
Dorotheenstadt Cemetery is in Berlin’s Mitte district at Chausseestraße 126, 10115 Berlin. Covering about 1.7 hectares, the cemetery was established in 1762. 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
Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Dorotheenstädtischer Friedhof.
Birch avenue on the cemetery grounds
Path among historic graves
Planted graves in autumn
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Chausseestraße 126, 10115 Berlin. Access, public transport and parking information is provided under address and directions.
When is Dorotheenstadt 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?
A complete current cemetery list is not published. Ask the cemetery administration about availability, terms and fees.
How do I arrive by public transport?
U Naturkundemuseum (U6, about 300 m) and S Nordbahnhof (S1, S2, S25, S26, about 400 m) are within a short walk.
Can I park at the cemetery?
The current official visitor information does not identify a dedicated cemetery car park. Public transport is the more predictable option at this central location.
Which notable people are buried here?
Notable graves introduces 6 selected people with biographical context.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Evangelischer Friedhofsverband Berlin Stadtmitte is responsible. Contact details and office hours are listed under cemetery administration.