Plan a cemetery walk
Dortmund Main Cemetery has several precisely located cultural, architectural or biographical points that can inform a self-planned visit. They are presented as independent subjects, not as a prescribed sequence.
- Memorial to victims of the Second World War
- The Good Samaritan
- Main Cemetery funeral halls
- Memorial and grave monument to the victims of the 16 January 1943 mining disaster
- Bell tower
- Dortmund Crematorium
- Memorial and grave monument to the victims of the 4 January 1961 disaster
These are independent orientation points. Find them on the map below; the information defines no order, distance or duration.
Arrival and orientation
The visitor address is Am Gottesacker 25, 44143 Dortmund.
- Main entrance at the building complex
- West main entrance
- Entrance
- Hauptfriedhof
- P+R Hauptfriedhof: Wheelchair accessible.
- East parking
- Main Cemetery administration
Check the current journey planner before travelling. The map shows only precisely located stops.
The following parking options are available: Parking on the eastern cemetery edge.
The address and directions page brings the travel information together. Entrances, public-transport stops and parking places support arrival; they are not presented as cultural or biographical subjects.
Infrastructure on the grounds
- Toilets by the bell tower
- Accessible toilets at the main entrance
- Water point: Not drinking water.
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask Dortmund Cemeteries whether it will be available at the intended time.
Visiting framework
No generally applicable daily opening schedule is published. Ask the cemetery administration for current guidance before visiting.
Use this information to choose when to visit and keep the relevant exit in mind. A particular grave cannot be inferred from the points above; obtain its section, row and grave number first.
Visit respectfully
Remain on paths intended for visitors at Dortmund Main Cemetery, keep clear of funerals and personal farewells, and do not touch monuments or planting. Photograph other people only with their consent. For a short-notice practical question, contact Dortmund Cemeteries.