Plan a cemetery walk
Freiburg Main Cemetery has several precisely located cultural, architectural or biographical points that can inform a self-planned visit. They are presented as independent subjects, not as a prescribed sequence.
- Grave and memorial for 27 November 1944
- Ruins of the old funeral hall: Historic ruins; not a usable ceremony hall. Position: centre of the mapped area, not a surveyed building centre.
- Funeral hall: Position: centre of the mapped area, not a surveyed building centre.
- Germania
These are independent orientation points. Find them on the map below; the information defines no order, distance or duration.
Arrival and orientation
The visitor address is Friedhofstraße 8, 79106 Freiburg im Breisgau.
- Main entrance
- Entrance 2
- Entrance 3
- Freiburg Main Cemetery stop: Position: centre of the mapped area, not a surveyed building centre.
Tram line 2 to Hauptfriedhof.
Limited parking is available on Friedhofstraße and adjacent streets; the tram is often the easier option.
The address and directions page brings the travel information together. Entrances, public-transport stops and parking places support arrival; they are not presented as cultural or biographical subjects.
Infrastructure on the grounds
- Toilet
- Water point 1: Not drinking water.
- Water point 3: Not drinking water.
- Water point 4: Not drinking water.
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask City of Freiburg · Municipal Cemeteries Enterprise whether it will be available at the intended time.
Visiting framework
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| April–October: 07:00 until nightfall | |
| November–March: 08:00 until nightfall | |
Use this information to choose when to visit and keep the relevant exit in mind. A particular grave cannot be inferred from the points above; obtain its section, row and grave number first.
Visit respectfully
Remain on paths intended for visitors at Freiburg Main Cemetery, keep clear of funerals and personal farewells, and do not touch monuments or planting. Photograph other people only with their consent. For a short-notice practical question, contact City of Freiburg · Municipal Cemeteries Enterprise.