Plan a cemetery walk
Ruhleben 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.
- Second World War graves
- Bodhisattva
- Chapel
- Buddhist burial section
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 Hain 1, 13597 Berlin.
- Entrance 1
- Entrance 2
- Krematorium Ruhleben: The stop is outside the cemetery grounds.
- Cemetery map
U2 to Ruhleben or bus M45 to Krematorium Ruhleben.
No site-specific visitor-parking policy is published. Follow local signs and access restrictions.
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
No precise toilet or water-point marker is included on this page.
Infrastructure markers indicate position only. If access to a facility is essential, ask Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Borough Office, Cemetery Administration whether it will be available at the intended time.
Visiting framework
| Period | Cemetery access |
|---|---|
| December–January | 07:00–16:30 |
| February–March | 07:00–17:30 |
| April–September | 07:00–20:00 |
| October–November | 07:00–17:30. |
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 Ruhleben 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 Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Borough Office, Cemetery Administration.