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Lichterfelde Park Cemetery
Lichterfelde Park Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for planning a visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 8.6 ha
- Established
- 1911
- 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 moreWhat makes this cemetery distinctive
The cemetery was designed between 1908 and 1911 by Friedrich Bauer and Paul Eschenbach; the first burial took place on 17 May 1911. Ernst Petersen designed the chapel.
Prepare your visit
- Check the opening hours: The current official cemetery information does not state fixed gate hours. Check current access before visiting.
- Use address and directions to choose the right access point and journey.
- Use the cemetery map for entrances and landmarks. A specific grave also requires its official grave reference.
- The notable graves page introduces 6 selected people.
Visitor information at a glance
Lichterfelde Park Cemetery is in Berlin’s Steglitz-Zehlendorf district at Thuner Platz 2–4, 12205 Berlin. Covering about 8.6 hectares, the cemetery was established in 1911. Its present-day profile is characterised by its history, landscape and funerary monuments.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Parkfriedhof Lichterfelde in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Parkfriedhof Lichterfelde.
Cemetery chapel
Detail of the historic fountain
Monopteros in the cemetery
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Thuner Platz 2–4, 12205 Berlin. Access, public transport and parking information is provided under address and directions.
When is Lichterfelde Park Cemetery open?
The current official cemetery information does not state fixed gate hours. Check current access before visiting. 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 Thuner Platz stop is immediately beside the eastern entrance; check the current bus routes serving it before travelling.
Can I park at the cemetery?
The official cemetery information does not identify a dedicated visitor car park. Follow local signs around Thuner Platz.
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.