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Ruhleben Cemetery
Ruhleben Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for a well-prepared visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 13.9 ha
- Established
- 17 August 1952
- District
- Westend (Ruhleben locality), Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough
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
A park cemetery with woodland character, a crematorium and dedicated burial fields and communal plots.
The cemetery opened on 17 August 1952; its crematorium has operated since 1975 and a Buddhist burial field since 2003.
Key details
Ruhleben Cemetery is in Westend (Ruhleben locality), Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough. The visitor address is Am Hain 1, 13597 Berlin. Its area is approximately 13.9 hectares.
Information for your visit
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Read the opening hours for Ruhleben Cemetery:
Visiting hours vary with the season. See opening hours for the applicable periods and additional guidance.
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Open address and directions, then match the journey to the access information: Access from Am Hain.
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Use the cemetery map to work from 8 named orientation points. A particular grave still requires its section, row and grave number.
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Notable graves introduces selected people and memorials associated with Ruhleben Cemetery, including Valeska Gert.
Travel snapshot
U2 to Ruhleben or bus M45 to Krematorium Ruhleben.
No site-specific visitor-parking policy is published. Follow local signs and access restrictions.
If any part of the visit to Ruhleben Cemetery 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
Friedhof Ruhleben in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Friedhof Ruhleben.
Lawn burial field with flat grave markers and planted beds
White Buddhist statue with a staff and incense burner
Stone memorial of three upright steles beneath trees
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Am Hain 1, 13597 Berlin. Entrances, public transport and parking are covered under address and directions.
When is Ruhleben Cemetery open?
Check short-term changes before visiting under opening hours.
Is there an official cemetery map?
A compact official site plan for Ruhleben Cemetery 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 Ruhleben Cemetery, 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?
The cemetery has the following grave types: Choice, row and communal urn graves; choice, row and communal earth graves; Buddhist and Muslim fields; tree burials; memorial garden. The administration provides current availability and fees for Ruhleben Cemetery.
How do I travel by public transport?
For Ruhleben Cemetery: U2 to Ruhleben or bus M45 to Krematorium Ruhleben.
Can I park at the cemetery?
For Ruhleben Cemetery: No site-specific visitor-parking policy is published. Follow local signs and access restrictions.
Which notable people are introduced?
Notable graves introduces selected biographies and graves connected with Ruhleben Cemetery. It is not a complete list of burials.
Who is responsible for the cemetery?
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Borough Office, Cemetery Administration is responsible for Ruhleben Cemetery. Contact and appointment information is under cemetery administration.