Ohlsdorf Cemetery

Name: Ohlsdorf Cemetery
Address: Fuhlsbuettler Str. 756, 22337 Hamburg Germany, Hamburg, Germany
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Fuhlsbuettler Str. 756, 22337 Hamburg Germany

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Cemeteries

Sights & Landmarks

Attraction

About

Ohlsdorf Cemetery, located in Hamburg’s northern borough of Ohlsdorf, is one of Europe’s largest rural cemeteries, covering nearly 400 hectares of lush landscape. It blends solemn remembrance with open natural beauty, featuring 12 architecturally distinct chapels, winding stone roads, and vibrant rhododendron gardens that create a living tapestry of color. The grounds house the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, memorials for victims of Nazism and the Hamburg firestorm, and a museum that chronicles Hamburg’s burial traditions. Visitors experience a quiet, contemplative atmosphere, strolling past sculptures, mausoleums and a variety of memorials that tell the story of the city’s past and present.

Highlights

12 Chapels
17 km Road Network
Rhododendron Gardens
Commonwealth War Graves
Memorials for Victims of Nazism

Must-See Areas

Rhododendron Garden

Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery

Memorial for Holocaust Victims

Museum of the Cemetery

Good to Know

Good for

Families

History Enthusiasts

Nature Lovers

Cultural Heritage Tourists

War Memorial Visitors

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn offer mild temperatures, moderate rainfall and fewer crowds, making for a more relaxed visiting experience.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 2 hours