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Biesdorf Cemetery
Biesdorf Cemetery: visiting hours, three pedestrian entrances, transport via Wuhletal and historic graves around the neo-Gothic chapel.
At a glance
- Opened
- 1898
- Area
- about 6 hectares
- Architecture
- Neo-Gothic chapel
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 moreBiesdorf Cemetery lies between the U-Bahn tracks and the Wuhle valley. Mature tree-lined paths, a brick chapel and historic family tombs shape this neighbourhood cemetery, which opened in 1898.
The season and entrance matter when planning a grave visit: from May to September the grounds open earlier and close later. The entrance on Biesdorfer Friedhofsweg leads to the historic area with the chapel and pond. For a particular grave, contact the administration before setting out.
Visitor address: Biesdorfer Friedhofsweg 10, 12683 Berlin.
Related information: Address and directions · Opening hours · Cemetery map.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Friedhof Biesdorf in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Friedhof Biesdorf.
The Neo-Gothic funeral chapel
Family tombs along the cemetery wall
Entrance area beside the pond
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Biesdorf Cemetery?
At Biesdorfer Friedhofsweg 10, 12683 Berlin, between the U-Bahn tracks and the Wuhle valley. The access road starts at Alt-Biesdorf.
What are the summer visiting hours?
From May to September, daily hours are 07:00–21:00, ending at dusk if earlier.
How can I contact the cemetery administration?
Call +49 30 5145385 or email sga-friedhoefe@ba-mh.berlin.de. Name Biesdorf Cemetery in your message.
Which historic structures can I see?
The Neo-Gothic brick chapel of 1898 and historic family tombs along the cemetery wall. Both are protected monuments.
Is Herbert Dreilich buried here?
Yes. The Karat singer was buried at Biesdorf Cemetery on 15 December 2004. His exact grave location is not marked on our map.
Can I find a specific grave online?
This website does not provide a complete burial register. Ask the cemetery administration for a location, giving the name and any birth and death dates you know.
How large is the cemetery?
It covers about six hectares. At its opening in 1898, the grounds occupied roughly one hectare.