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Darmstadt Forest Cemetery
Darmstadt Forest Cemetery: Address, opening hours, map, history and graves for planning a visit.
At a glance
- Area
- 33 ha
- Opened
- 1914
- Designed by
- August Buxbaum
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 morePlan a visit and understand the place
August Buxbaum designed Waldfriedhof as a large horseshoe-shaped cemetery with a symmetrical circulation system. Distinctive entrance architecture and the long north-south axis organise the extensive grounds.
This guide brings together the visitor address Am Waldfriedhof 25, 64293 Darmstadt, seasonal opening hours, travel information and an interactive orientation map. The city’s official site plan is also linked there.
For a particular burial place, grave search gives a practical process. Grave types describes the options named for this cemetery and the questions to ask the administration before deciding. History, notable graves and the cemetery tour explain what is distinctive about the cemetery.
Prepare before travelling
- Save the address and any available site plan before setting out.
- For a grave enquiry, bring the name, dates and, if possible, section, row and grave number.
- Allow time to return to an exit before seasonal closing.
- Give funeral ceremonies and private remembrance appropriate space.
Discover the cemetery
History and places
Explore the cemetery’s history, selected places and points of orientation.
Photographic impressions
Waldfriedhof Darmstadt in pictures
Selected photographs offer a visual impression of Waldfriedhof Darmstadt.
Wooded central avenue of Waldfriedhof
Administration building at the main entrance
War-graves memorial
Muslim burial section
Further information
About graves
Direct access to the published information about graves.
Frequently asked questions
What is the visitor address?
The address is Am Waldfriedhof 25, 64293 Darmstadt. See address and directions for arrival details.
When is the cemetery open?
Hours vary by season. The full table is provided under opening hours.
Is there an official site plan?
Yes. The city’s JPG plan is linked on the cemetery map page.
How do I find a particular grave?
Bring the name and dates plus the section, row and grave number if possible. See grave search.
Which distinctive grave types are described?
Grave types includes Friedpark graves, arcade vaults and a Muslim burial section. Ask the administration about current availability and fees.
How do I contact the administration?
Telephone, email, address and office hours are listed under cemetery administration.
Are the administration and crematorium the same service?
No. Both are in the southern area, but Waldfrieden crematorium is a separate municipal operation, not the cemetery administration.
Which entrances are shown on the map?
The map shows two main entrances, three further pedestrian entrances in the southern area and West Gate. Notes on step-free access, vehicle access or closing time appear with the relevant point.
Is the tour signposted?
No. The cemetery tour links the main area, administration, crematorium, memorial and West Gate across grounds about 650 metres long.
Where are notable graves mapped?
Precisely located individual graves appear only on the notable-graves page, not as general cemetery landmarks.