Visiting hours
| 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. |
Apply this timing information specifically to a visit to Ruhleben Cemetery at Am Hain 1, 13597 Berlin. If a closing time is given, choose an arrival that leaves enough time for the walk from the relevant entrance to the destination and back again. If no general daily schedule is given, ask the responsible office before setting out.
Administration hours and contact
| Day | Service hours |
|---|---|
| Contact and appointments | Arrange an in-person visit according to the administration’s current guidance. |
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Borough Office, Cemetery Administration is responsible for Ruhleben Cemetery. Available direct contact: +49 30 9029-18591 · friedhoefe@charlottenburg-wilmersdorf.de.
Build a realistic time plan
For Ruhleben Cemetery, separate the visiting hours above from the administration hours: access to the grounds does not itself mean that an office appointment is available. Before a grave search, assemble the person’s name and dates plus any known section, row and grave number. Then match the intended entrance with the address and directions page.
The cemetery map offers 8 named orientation points for Ruhleben Cemetery. Use them to estimate where the destination sits relative to the entrance, and contact Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Borough Office, Cemetery Administration if the visit depends on access at a particular time or on reaching a specific section.