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Karlsruhe Main Cemetery
Karlsruhe Main Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 34 ha
- Established
- 1874
- District
- Oststadt / Rintheim
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 moreCharacter and history
An early municipal park cemetery with curving plane-tree avenues, a monumental entrance ensemble, large and small chapels, historic crematoria and varied special burial sections.
Josef Durm designed the park cemetery, which opened in 1874. The entrance ensemble is an early example of Renaissance Revival architecture in Baden; the historic crematorium began operating in 1904.
Key details
Karlsruhe Main Cemetery is in Oststadt / Rintheim. The visitor address is Haid-und-Neu-Straße 39, 76131 Karlsruhe. Its area is approximately 34 hectares.
Information for your visit
- Read the opening hours for Karlsruhe Main Cemetery: The cemetery regulations state that opening hours are posted at the entrances; a complete current online schedule was not found.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: Main entrance at Haid-und-Neu-Straße 39; the small chapel can also be reached through the southern Hirtenweg entrance.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 49 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Karlsruhe Main Cemetery, including Karl Drais.
Travel snapshot
S2, tram lines 3 and 4, and bus 125 to Hauptfriedhof.
A large car park lies near Haid-und-Neu-Straße, accessed from Emil-Frommel-Straße. Smaller parking areas serve other edges of the grounds.
If any part of the visit to Karlsruhe Main Cemetery depends on an appointment, a particular burial section or a short route, use the cemetery administration details before setting out.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Hauptfriedhof Karlsruhe in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Hauptfriedhof Karlsruhe.
Historic entrance portal at the end of a symmetrical tree-lined axis
Stone memorial dated 1933–1945 with an inscription to 299 victims of injustice
Round relief of a putto's head by Karl Friedrich Moest on the outer entrance portal
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Haid-und-Neu-Straße 39, 76131 Karlsruhe. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Karlsruhe Main Cemetery open?
The cemetery regulations state that opening hours are posted at the entrances; a complete current online schedule was not found. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Karlsruhe Main Cemetery is not currently available here. The interactive map shows mapped landmarks and does not replace an official grave register.
How do I find a particular grave?
For a search at Karlsruhe Main Cemetery, bring the name, dates and ideally the section, row and grave number. The process is set out under grave search.
Which grave types are available?
The cemetery has the following grave types: Earth and urn graves; Mein letzter Garten nature-burial area; Muslim burial section; Jewish cemeteries; Columbaria and communal plots. The administration provides current availability and fees for Karlsruhe Main Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Karlsruhe Main Cemetery: S2, tram lines 3 and 4, and bus 125 to Hauptfriedhof.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Karlsruhe Main Cemetery: A large car park lies near Haid-und-Neu-Straße, accessed from Emil-Frommel-Straße. Smaller parking areas serve other edges of the grounds.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Karlsruhe Main Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
City of Karlsruhe · Cemetery and Funeral Services Office is responsible for Karlsruhe Main Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.