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Zehlendorf Forest Cemetery
Zehlendorf Forest Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for planning a visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 37.6 ha
- Established
- 1947
- District
- Steglitz-Zehlendorf
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 morePrepare 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.
Visitor information at a glance
Zehlendorf Forest Cemetery is in Berlin’s Steglitz-Zehlendorf district at Wasgensteig 30, 14129 Berlin. Covering about 37.6 hectares, the cemetery was established in 1947. Its present-day profile is characterised by its history, landscape and funerary monuments.
What makes this cemetery distinctive
The forest cemetery opened in 1947. Its woodland setting and the ceremonial halls built from 1956 to 1958 by Sergius Ruegenberg and Wolf von Möllendorff define the site.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Waldfriedhof Zehlendorf in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Waldfriedhof Zehlendorf.
Large ceremonial hall
Cemetery bell tower
Burial field beneath pine trees
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Wasgensteig 30, 14129 Berlin. Access, public transport and parking information is provided under address and directions.
When is Zehlendorf Forest 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?
The Waldfriedhof Zehlendorf stop is immediately by the Wasgensteig entrance. Further precisely located pedestrian entrances are on the north-eastern and south-eastern sides of the cemetery; one of the south-eastern entrances is wheelchair accessible.
Can I park at the cemetery?
No dedicated official visitor car park is identified. Free street-side parking areas are located on the south-eastern side of the cemetery; follow local signs.
Which notable people are buried here?
Notable graves introduces 6 selected people with biographical context.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Steglitz-Zehlendorf district office is responsible. Contact details and office hours are listed under cemetery administration.