Plan a cemetery walk
Göttingen City 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.
- War memorial
- Fountain of the Norns: Not drinking water. Position: centre of the mapped area, not a surveyed building centre.
- Max Planck: 1858–1947.
- Cemetery chapel
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 Kasseler Landstraße 1, 37081 Göttingen.
- Main gate
- Municipal Cemetery stop
- Municipal Cemetery I parking: Position: centre of the mapped area, not a surveyed building centre.
- Parking: Position: centre of the mapped area, not a surveyed building centre.
Access is from Kasseler Landstraße; check current services to the nearest stop before travelling.
Parking is available in the surrounding area; the walk from designated spaces can take about ten minutes.
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
- Toilet
- Water point 1: Not drinking water.
- Water point 2: Not drinking water.
- Water point 3: Not drinking water.
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask City of Göttingen · Cemeteries Service whether it will be available at the intended time.
Visiting framework
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| Visiting hours | Monday–Sunday: accessible around the clock |
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 Göttingen City 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 City of Göttingen · Cemeteries Service.