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Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf
Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 206 ha
- Established
- 28 March 1909
- District
- Stahnsdorf, south-west of Berlin
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 extensive Protestant forest cemetery with a Norwegian-style wooden chapel, historic family graves and blocks named after parishes.
The cemetery opened on 28 March 1909 to Louis Meyer’s landscape design. The wooden chapel was built in 1908–1911. A cemetery railway connected the grounds with Wannsee from 1913 until the Berlin Wall was built in 1961; that rail connection no longer exists.
Key details
Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf is in Stahnsdorf, south-west of Berlin. The visitor address is Bahnhofstraße 2, 14532 Stahnsdorf. Its area is approximately 206 hectares.
Prepare a visit in four steps
- Read the opening hours for Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf: 1 March–30 September 07:00–20:00; 1 October–end of February 07:00–19:00.
- Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: The main entrance is on Bahnhofstraße at Rudolf-Breitscheid-Platz. This entrance is marked on the map. No second access side is described here.
- Use the cemetery map to work from 19 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
- Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf, including Manfred Krug.
Travel snapshot
The cemetery approach information names the Meisenweg and Heinrich-Zille-Straße bus stops. From there, walk via Bahnhofstraße to the main entrance at Rudolf-Breitscheid-Platz. Check the current connection before travelling.
Parking is available in front of the main entrance at Rudolf-Breitscheid-Platz. The map also shows two nearby parking areas; observe the signs on site.
If any part of the visit to Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf 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
Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf.
Wooden chapel at Südwestkirchhof
Historic graves in woodland
Grave of Manfred Krug
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Bahnhofstraße 2, 14532 Stahnsdorf. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf open?
1 March–30 September 07:00–20:00; 1 October–end of February 07:00–19:00. Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf 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 Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf, 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?
Traditional coffin and urn graves and tree urn graves in a woodland section. Agree the exact block, care arrangements and burial right with the cemetery office. The administration provides current availability and fees for Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf: The cemetery approach information names the Meisenweg and Heinrich-Zille-Straße bus stops. From there, walk via Bahnhofstraße to the main entrance at Rudolf-Breitscheid-Platz. Check the current connection before travelling.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf: Parking is available in front of the main entrance at Rudolf-Breitscheid-Platz. The map also shows two nearby parking areas; observe the signs on site.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Evangelical Church Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian Upper Lusatia; Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf is responsible for Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.