Allow for time and distance
The route is not signposted and has no binding distance. Compare it with the cemetery map, allow breaks on larger grounds and return to the exit well before closing.
Respectful visiting
Remain on permitted paths, give funeral ceremonies space and do not photograph people or private acts of remembrance without consent.
Suggested cemetery walk
Start at the entrance that suits your journey. This sequence connects the selected landmarks:
- Entrance on Wasgensteig: Pedestrian entrance near the bus stop.
- South-eastern pedestrian entrance: Pedestrian entrance on the south-eastern side of the cemetery.
- North-eastern pedestrian entrance: Pedestrian entrance on the north-eastern side of the cemetery.
- Wheelchair-accessible south-eastern entrance: Pedestrian and wheelchair-accessible entrance on the south-eastern side of the cemetery.
- Cemetery map by Wasgensteig: Information board with a site map immediately by the Wasgensteig entrance.
- Large ceremonial hall: Southern of the two distinctive ceremonial halls.
- Small ceremonial hall: Northern of the two distinctive ceremonial halls.
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Wheelchair-accessible toilet near the Wasgensteig entrance.
- Waldfriedhof Zehlendorf bus stop: Bus stop on Wasgensteig immediately outside the cemetery.
- Italian military cemetery: Dedicated Italian military cemetery within the grounds.